Berkeley Lab to Lead 13 New Genesis Mission AI Projects
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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Berkeley Lab to Lead 13 New Genesis Mission AI Projects
Researchers will apply artificial intelligence, supercomputing, and advanced instruments to accelerate discoveries for energy, science, and national security.
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Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced funding for new projects that will harness artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery more
Binghamton University: Natural Environmental Change Center Supports Student and Faculty Research on Environmental Change and Solutions
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Natural Environmental Change Center supports student and faculty research on environmental change and solutions
Grants prioritize environmental change research that involves collaboration in and across disciplines
By Jennifer Micale
As with any ecosystem, the research ecosystem involves a web of relationships that connect scientists across a variety of disciplines.
As part of its mission, the Natural E more
Brookhaven Lab Awarded 7 Genesis Mission Projects
UPTON, New York, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Brookhaven Lab Awarded 7 Genesis Mission Projects
The research projects will use artificial intelligence to advance national priorities
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Seven innovative research projects led by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have been selected by DOE to receive funding through the Genesis Mission Phase I Request for Application (RFA). The more
Citi Wealth Empowers Palantir Employees With Financial Wellness
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Citi Wealth Empowers Palantir Employees with Financial Wellness
HIGHLIGHTS
* Citi Wealth partners with Palantir Technologies Inc. to launch Citi Wealth Ascend and deliver customized wealth management solutions to Palantir's employees
* This offering provides access to financial wellness expertise and servic more
Consumer Reports Statement on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Passage of the Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
YONKERS, New York, July 23 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release:
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Consumer Reports statement on the House Energy and Commerce Committee's passage of the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
Consumer Reports issued the following statement following the unanimous, bipartisan vote by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to advance the Ratepayer Protection Act. The legislation would establish a federal standard requiring data centers to pay the full incremental costs of up more
CSU Advances Universal AI Literacy Education Across California Through New Micro-Credential Pilot Program
LONG BEACH, California, July 23 -- California State University issued the following news:
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CSU Advances Universal AI Literacy Education Across California Through New Micro-Credential Pilot Program
California pilot program to expand access to AI learning through university-industry-government partnership.
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To further its commitment to providing equitable access to artificial intelligence tools and education, the California State University (CSU) is helping lead a first-in-the-nation ef more
Dartmouth Co-Leads Federal Project to Make Childbirth Safer in Real Time
HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 23 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Dartmouth Co-Leads Federal Project to Make Childbirth Safer in Real Time
Computer science professor Tam Vu will direct the development of a wearable, AI-driven multi-sensor system to monitor mother and baby during labor.
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The technology for tracking a baby's heartbeat and vital signs during birth works much the way it did when it was developed in the late 1960s. As a result, two clinicians reviewing the s more
Discover Boating June 2026 Health Score Index -- What to Know
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, July 23 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news:
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Discover Boating June 2026 Health Score Index -- What to Know
June's Health Score Index shows strong participation, awareness and consumer engagement trends despite a lower overall score, helping dealers better understand how future boating demand is developing.
HSI Data: Participation increased, awareness remained strong and consumer engagement improved despite ongoing mark more
DOE Idaho National Laboratory: Genesis Mission Funds AI Innovation to Speed Up Safe, Affordable Nuclear Energy
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Genesis Mission funds AI innovation to speed up safe, affordable nuclear energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Prometheus project to receive a Phase II award of $60 million over three years (subject to appropriations). Prometheus will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to design, license, manufacture, construct, and operate nuclear reactors w more
DOE Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory: AI and Machine Learning Tool Predicts Subsurface Processes Important for Critical Mineral Extraction
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news:
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New AI and Machine Learning Tool Predicts Subsurface Processes Important for Critical Mineral Extraction
A multi-institutional team combined a physics-informed machine learning approach with established scientific models and data and validated that it accurately predicts the spatial distribution of chemical reactions involved in subsurface res more
DOE Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Announces First Genesis Mission Projects Selected to Accelerate AI-Driven Scientific Discovery
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
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Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Announces First Genesis Mission Projects Selected to Accelerate AI-Driven Scientific Discovery
Nearly 300 projects selected from historic RFA response spanning all 50 states to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, discovery science, and national security.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the first projects selected under the Genesis Mission Reque more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: DOE-Funded Brain-Inspired Hardware to Enable Futuristic Robotic Systems
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 23 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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DOE-Funded Brain-Inspired Hardware to Enable Futuristic Robotic Systems
Duke engineers are leading a Phase 1 Genesis project funded by the Department of Energy to develop robotic AI processing hardware 10x faster and 100x more efficient than today's top performers.
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A team of researchers led by engineers at Duke University have been awarded a Phase 1 Genesis grant from the Depar more
Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: Thwarting Hidden Resume Hacks Targeting AI Hiring Tools
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 23 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Thwarting Hidden Resume Hacks Targeting AI Hiring Tools
An academic-industry collaboration identifies 1% of resumes in a 200,000 sample across multiple sectors as containing concealed instructions meant to exploit AI systems.
By Ken Kingery
In an increasingly competitive job market, some applicants are quietly trying to outsmart AI hiring tools. Now, new research focused on rootin more
Food and Water Watch: Montgomery County, MD Committees Advance 18-Month Data Center Moratorium
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Montgomery County, MD Committees Advance 18-Month Data Center Moratorium
Advocates are also calling for permanent protections for residents and public input in all future data center citing considerations
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Rockville, MD - Today, in response to grassroots data center opposition, two key Montgomery County Council committees voted to advance an 18-month moratorium on new facilities. The m more
Ford School of Public Policy: Rethinking Bureaucracy - Study Finds Overloaded Officials-not Corruption-can Slow Public Benefits
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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Rethinking bureaucracy: Study finds overloaded officials-not corruption-can slow public benefits
For years, University of Michigan economist Yusuf Neggers worked alongside government officials in India, watching them navigate one of the world's largest public employment programs.
The experience left him questioning a common assumption about why government benefits more
Hofstra University: Esteemed Alumnus Brian Ruane Named Chair of the Zarb School of Business Dean's Advisory Board
HEMPSTEAD, New York, July 23 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Esteemed Alumnus Brian Ruane Named Chair of the Zarb School of Business Dean's Advisory Board
Adrienne Stoller
Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business has appointed Brian Ruane, MBA, '97, senior executive vice president and head of Global Clearing, Corporate Trust, and Credit Services at BNY, as chair of its Dean's Advisory Board, effective July 1, 2026.
"Brian has been an extraordinary partner more
HPE Selected for R&D Projects for U.S. DOE-Led Genesis Mission to Advance AI-Driven Innovation and Scientific Discovery
SPRING, Texas, July 23 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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HPE selected for R&D projects for U.S. DOE-led Genesis Mission to advance AI-driven innovation and scientific discovery
In this article
* HPE has been invited to participate in multiple R&D projects in the first phase of Genesis Mission, a national initiative led by the U.S. DOE to accelerate AI efforts
* The focus of the research projects span A more
ICYMI: Senator Tim Sheehy - Crazy Conspiracy Theories Are Undermining America's Defense
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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ICYMI: SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Crazy conspiracy theories are undermining America's defense
Senator Tim Sheehy penned an opinion piece for FOX News highlighting Section 1217 of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which establishes the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative. The op-ed details how Section 1217 became the target of a misinformation campa more
LLNL Selected to Lead 10 Projects Under DOE's Genesis Mission
LIVERMORE, California, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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LLNL selected to lead 10 projects under DOE's Genesis Mission
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists and engineers have been selected to lead 10 Phase I projects under the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Genesis Mission, applying AI to challenges spanning high-performance computing (HPC), fusion energy, Earth systems science, materials d more
Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Americans Haven't Given Up on College
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 23 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by chief data and research officer Courtney Brown:
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Americans haven't given up on college. They've changed the scorecard.
For decades, colleges benefited from a simple assumption: prestige signaled value. A bachelor's degree from a respected institution was widely seen as the gold standard, while community colleges and certificates occupied lower rungs of the educational hierarchy.
The latest Gallup more
Manhattan University Announces Minor in Artificial Intelligence
RIVERDALE, New York, July 23 -- Manhattan University issued the following news:
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Manhattan University Announces Minor in Artificial Intelligence
Starting Fall 2026, Manhattan University is launching a new minor program in Artificial Intelligence.
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Manhattan University will launch a minor in artificial intelligence in fall 2026, giving students across every discipline structured instruction in how intelligent systems work and how to apply them responsibly.
The new minor draws on the more
Manhattan University Launches Bachelor of Science in Data Science
RIVERDALE, New York, July 23 -- Manhattan University issued the following news:
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Manhattan University Launches Bachelor of Science in Data Science
New degree program debuts in fall 2026, building on the University's offerings in computer science, business analytics and computer engineering
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Manhattan University will launch a Bachelor of Science in Data Science in fall 2026, expanding its offerings for students preparing to enter an economy increasingly shaped by data-driven and intell more
Mass. Elementary & Secondary Education Dept.: Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $500,000 Public-Private Investment to Expand Paid AI Internships for 400 Massachusetts Students
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release:
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $500,000 Public-Private Investment to Expand Paid AI Internships for 400 Massachusetts Students
The Healey-Driscoll Administration today celebrated a $500,000 public-private investment to expand applied artificial intelligence (AI) learning opportunities for 400 public high school students across Massachusetts. more
Mizzou-led Team Selected for U.S. Department of Energy's Inaugural Genesis Mission
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 23 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou-led team selected for U.S. Department of Energy's inaugural Genesis Mission
A University of Missouri-led research team has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's inaugural Genesis Mission, a nationwide initiative using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery. The project is entitled "Toward a U.S. Institute for Cell Design: AI-Driven Computer-Re more
N.C. State To Lead National Effort To Accelerate Chemistry, Materials Research
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 23 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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NC State To Lead National Effort To Accelerate Chemistry, Materials Research
North Carolina State University has been awarded a four-year, $20 million award from the National Science Foundation to leverage advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous labs to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery in chemistry and materials science.
The research initiative, dubbed more
N.M. Economic Development Dept.: State Outdoor Businesses Invited to Apply for Free Accelerator Program
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 23 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:
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New Mexico outdoor businesses invited to apply for free accelerator program
New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses -- from startups to established companies -- can now apply for the free ActivatOR Outdoor Recreation Growth Accelerator program.
The accelerator is a seven-week hybrid program designed to help entrepreneurs increase revenue, strengthen operations and buil more
Northwestern University Projects Receive Genesis Mission Funding
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 23 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Northwestern projects receive Genesis Mission funding
U.S. Department of Energy initiative aims to transform how complex scientific problems are investigated and solved
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission has selected four projects with ties to Northwestern University for Phase I funding. The national initiative aims to build the world's most powerful scientific platform with a goal more
On the Senate Floor, Warner Unveils Comprehensive AI Agenda Focused on Impact on the Economy, National Security, Competition, and American Workers
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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On the Senate Floor, Warner Unveils Comprehensive AI Agenda Focused on Impact on the Economy, National Security, Competition, and American Workers
Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered a speech on the Senate floor unveiling his new "Framework for America's AI Future," a comprehensive legislative agenda to establish the rul more
PPPL to Lead Genesis Mission Project to Create an AI Operator for Crucial Fusion Energy Heating System
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news:
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PPPL to lead Genesis Mission project to create an AI operator for crucial fusion energy heating system
The research team will also create a digital twin of the beam-wave interactions inside a gyrotron
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) will lead a critical fusion energy research project and partner on seven other initiatives as a more
Princeton Researchers Awarded Genesis Mission Grants From Department of Energy to Accelerate AI Use for Scientific Discovery
PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 23 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Princeton researchers awarded Genesis Mission grants from Department of Energy to accelerate AI use for scientific discovery
By Molly Seltzer, Office of Communications, and Rachel Kremen, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Princeton University faculty members Hantao Ji, Egemen Kolemen, Josh Atkinson and Jurgen Hackl have been awarded grants to lead projects in the Genesis Mission, a nationwide initiative more
R.I. Education Dept.: State Students Selected as Delegates to Prestigious 2026 National Youth Science Camp
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 23 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Rhode Island Students Selected as Delegates to Prestigious 2026 National Youth Science Camp
Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that AraOluwa Adetunji of East Greenwich High School and Philip Spradlin of Barrington High School have been selected to represent Rhode Island at the 2026 more
S. Terri Gomez Named President of Cal State San Bernardino
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 23 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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S. Terri Gomez Named President of Cal State San Bernardino
S. Terri Gomez has been appointed to serve as president of CSUSB by the California State University Board of Trustees. A lifelong resident of the Inland Empire, Gomez is currently the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, and she is a first-generation college graduate who began her hig more
S. Terri Gomez Named President of Cal State San Bernardino
LONG BEACH, California, July 23 -- California State University issued the following news:
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S. Terri Gomez Named President of Cal State San Bernardino
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed S. Terri Gomez to serve as president of California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). Gomez currently serves as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona.
"As a first-generation college graduate and a lifelong resident of the Inland Empire more
SAS: For Agentic AI ROI, Invest in Human Judgment
CARY, North Carolina, July 23 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS: For agentic AI ROI, invest in human judgment
SAS executives argue that lasting AI business value requires governance, AI literacy and human-led decision making - not automation alone
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As enterprises move from AI experimentation to agentic AI systems that can take action across workflows, SAS leaders say the next test of AI ROI will be whether or more
Sedgwick Launches Concierge Level Service for Heavy Equipment Repairs
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 23 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Sedgwick launches concierge level service for heavy equipment repairs
Direct repair network delivers a seamless experience for carriers and customers
Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, today announced the launch of its heavy equipment direct repair program, providing carriers a seamless, end-to-end s more
StructureCraft Scales Data-Driven Design on NetApp
SUNNYVALE, California, July 23 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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StructureCraft Scales Data-Driven Design on NetApp
Structural engineering firm modernizes data infrastructure to support global collaboration
SAN JOSE, Calif. - NetApp(R) (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced that StructureCraft, an award-winning global structural engineering and const more
Sydney Opera House: Ideas Festival, Curious, Returns This Spring
SYDNEY, Australia, July 23 -- The Sydney Opera House issued the following news release:
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Curious
Ideas festival, Curious, returns this spring
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A culture-shaping intellect who makes us look anew at ourselves, one of Australia's most-cherished comedic performers and an internationally celebrated chef lead the line-up of influential thinkers from across the country and the world at the Sydney Opera House's ideas festival, Curious.
Set across two dates, this year's program will unpack th more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Appears on The Weekly Show With Jon Stewart
NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following transcript:
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Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart: So, ladies and gentlemen, we have the distinct honor and pleasure today to be welcoming the mayor of the great, great city. That is the one that never sleeps, the biggest apple of them all: New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is joining us. Mayor, Mr. Mayor, your honor. His honor, your honor. How are you?
Mayor Zohra more
Two Caltech Projects Selected for DOE Funding as Part of Genesis Mission
PASADENA, California, July 23 -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Two Caltech Projects Selected for DOE Funding as Part of Genesis Mission
Two new multi-institution collaborations led by Caltech scientists have been selected to receive first-round funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Genesis Mission, a national effort to use AI to accelerate scientific discovery. The first of the two funded projects aims to create a new kind of more
University of Georgia's 40 Under 40 Spotlights the Next Generation of Leaders
ATHENS, Georgia, July 23 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA's 40 Under 40 spotlights the next generation of leaders
The university has selected 40 outstanding alumni under the age of 40 as 2026 honorees
By Rachael Andrews
The University of Georgia has named its 2026 class of 40 Under 40, honoring young alumni who are making significant contributions in their professions, communities and beyond. Representing industries that range from healthcare and technology more
University of Houston to Lead DOE Project Using Artificial Intelligence to Advance Next-Generation Energy Systems
HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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University of Houston to Lead DOE Project Using Artificial Intelligence to Advance Next-Generation Energy Systems
DOE-funded collaboration combines artificial intelligence, advanced physics and engineering to accelerate the design of nuclear fission and fusion energy technologies
Key Takeaways
* The University of Houston has been selected by the Department of Energy to lead a nearly $750,000 research proje more
University of Miami: Can You Spot Fake News or Images?
CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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Can you spot fake news or images?
A University of Miami professor has developed two apps to test your knowledge in telling apart real or fake images or texts.
By Barbara Gutierrez, bgutierrez@miami.edu
As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated, prevalent, and capable of producing more realistic images and text, it has become critical for the public to distinguish "real" texts and images fr more
University of Michigan Selected for Department of Energy Genesis Mission Initiative
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 23 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M selected for Department of Energy Genesis Mission initiative
A University of Michigan-led research team has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance a project that will use artificial intelligence to dramatically improve scientists' ability to observe how materials behave under stress and in extreme environments.
Led by Ashley Bucsek, assistant professor of mechanical engineering more
University of Michigan: Rethinking Bureaucracy - Study Finds Overloaded Officials - Not Corruption - Can Slow Public Benefits
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Rethinking bureaucracy: Study finds overloaded officials - not corruption - can slow public benefits
University of Michigan research in India shows that giving bureaucrats better access to information can speed payments to millions of workers.
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For years, University of Michigan economist Yusuf Neggers worked alongside government officials in India, watching them navigate one of the world's more
University of Wyoming Partners in Genesis Mission Project to Improve Forecasting of Dangerous Storm Systems
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Partners in Genesis Mission Project to Improve Forecasting of Dangerous Storm Systems
Planette AI, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and the University of Wyoming have launched DL4MCS, a jointly led Genesis Mission Phase I project supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to improve forecasting of large clusters of potentially dangerous thunderstorms.
Called mesoscale convective syste more
Why 3 EO Members Attended EO's London Business School Growth Forum 7 Times
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 23 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news:
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Why 3 EO Members Attended EO's London Business School Growth Forum 7 Times
EO London Business School Growth Forum keeps attracting members back for new learning opportunities, as many as seven times--and there is a strong reason that they keep coming back. Three long-time participants share how the program's evolving case studies, world-class faculty, and global peer learning continue to transform th more
6 UK researchers selected for historic DOE 'Genesis Mission'
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 22 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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6 UK researchers selected for historic DOE 'Genesis Mission'
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As the United States pushes to accelerate innovation, researchers from the University of Kentucky will play a leading role in the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.
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* Sean Bailey, Ph.D., ( Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering ), "A Physically Informed Neural Network for Power-Grid Resilien more
AI Hub honors 14 individuals with Penn State AI Awards
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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AI Hub honors 14 individuals with Penn State AI Awards
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State AI Hub, one of the five research hubs housed under the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS), has recognized 14 students, faculty and alumni with 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awards for their AI-related innovations and contributions to society.
The Penn more
American Board of Family Medicine: Doctor Will See You Now, and Like Never Before - What AI Is Already Doing in the Exam Room
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 22 -- The American Board of Family Medicine issued the following statement on July 21, 2026:
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The Doctor Will See You Now, and Like Never Before: What AI Is Already Doing in the Exam Room
What if every patient left their appointment with instructions written specifically for them? For Dr. Jeffrey Laman, that is no longer a hypothetical. Through ABFM's AI/ML Performance Improvement activity, he built a workflow that does exactly that.
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Dr. Jeffrey Laman has al more
American Lung Association Elects New Board Chair, Key National Leaders Join Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release:
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American Lung Association Elects New Board Chair, Key National Leaders Join Board of Directors
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Today, the American Lung Association announced the 2026-2027 board of directors who will help advance the organization's efforts to improve lung health and prevent lung disease. During the June 27 board meeting in Chicago, new board leadership and four new board members were elect more
ASA's Monthly Sales Report: Momentum Builds - June Sales Deliver Another Strong Performance
ITASCA, Illinois, July 22 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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ASA's Monthly Sales Report: Momentum Builds - June Sales Deliver Another Strong Performance
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By primary business emphasis the industrial PVF distributors said June sales 31.9% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales +10.5% and trailing twelve months (TTM) sales +13.1%.
All respondents overall reported a Median June sales increased +13.5% year-over-y more
ATA ACTION SOUNDS ALARM AS CMS' PFS PROPOSED RULE THREATENS TO REVERSE BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL GAINS ON REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release:
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ATA ACTION SOUNDS ALARM AS CMS' PFS PROPOSED RULE THREATENS TO REVERSE BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL GAINS ON REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING
WASHINGTON, DC - ATA Action, the American Telemedicine Association's (ATA) affiliated advocacy organization focused on shaping virtual care policy, is raising concerns about a stark contradiction between the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) more
Audio at Parity: Comscore Launches Transcript-Level Targeting and Measurement with Spotify, SiriusXM, Triton Digital, Acast, and Libysn
RESTON, Virginia, July 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release:
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Audio at Parity: Comscore Launches Transcript-Level Targeting and Measurement with Spotify, SiriusXM, Triton Digital, Acast, and Libysn
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Proximic by Comscore's new integrations help advertisers programmatically activate across streaming and podcast inventory using episode-level intelligence
New York, NY - July more
Bennet, Blunt Rochester Reintroduce Bill to Connect Workers with Higher Wages
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Blunt Rochester Reintroduce Bill to Connect Workers with Higher Wages
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) reintroduced the Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act to expand funding for evidence-based and innovative workforce development programs to ensure that workers have the skills needed to compete in a 21st-cent more
Biomedical imaging, autonomous vehicle sensors may get boost from AI designed for physical signals
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Biomedical imaging, autonomous vehicle sensors may get boost from AI designed for physical signals
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A research team led by UCLA and the University of Rochester has demonstrated a promising evolution of an imaging system designed to capture details within "complex media," which scatter light, from depicting structures inside body tissue to seeing obstacle more
Brooklyn Law School Professors Lead Discussions at Legal Writing Institute Biennial Conference
BROOKLYN, New York, July 22 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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Brooklyn Law School Professors Lead Discussions at Legal Writing Institute Biennial Conference
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Professors Irene Ten Cate, Joy Kanwar, Alissa Bauer, Maria Termini, and Danielle Tully created a strong presence for Brooklyn Law School at the Legal Writing Institute Biennial Conference.
Professors in Brooklyn Law School's nationally recognized legal writing program shared their scholarship, teaching, and legal more
Budd Chairs Subcommittee Hearing to Examine U.S. Competition with China in Race for Global Leadership in Science and Technology
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Budd Chairs Subcommittee Hearing to Examine U.S. Competition with China in Race for Global Leadership in Science and Technology
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) chaired a hearing in the Senate Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness yesterday entitled Measuring What Matters: Science, Standards, and Strategic Competition to discuss how the U.S. can more strate more
Carnegie Mellon Researchers Lead Three DOE Genesis Mission Awards to Advance the Future of AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon Researchers Lead Three DOE Genesis Mission Awards to Advance the Future of AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery
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Carnegie Mellon University, working with researchers, partners and collaborators at Department of Energy national laboratories and other universities, will lead three projects selected for funding () through the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission, positioning more
CBA faculty member challenges students to think beyond the answer
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, July 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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CBA faculty member challenges students to think beyond the answer
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Professor Ekhomen Ehimen-Ebitibituwa didn't expect to be in the classroom, at least not yet.
"I used to always tell my friends, even my husband when I got married that it was a retirement plan," she said. "Maybe I would like to teach when I turn 50 or when I turn 60, but it wasn't something I thought I was going to start now." more
CFA Institute Launches Research Series to Help the Investment Profession Navigate AI-driven Structural Change
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 22 (TNSrpt) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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CFA Institute Launches Research Series to Help the Investment Profession Navigate AI-driven Structural Change
First publication in new series introduces the CFA Institute AI Transition Framework
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The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center today launched a new research series exploring the implications of the integration of more
Common Sense Media Releases New Research on Teens and AI-Generated Explicit Material
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 22 (TNSrpt) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release:
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Common Sense Media Releases New Research on Teens and AI-Generated Explicit Material
Almost half of teens have already seen AI-generated sexual material, and almost a quarter have seen it depicting themselves or someone they know
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Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute today released new research that reveals some concerning truths about teens' use of AI to create explicit dee more
Congressman Don Davis Votes for House Passage of Eastern North Carolina Defense Priorities in FY 2027 NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Don Davis Votes for House Passage of Eastern North Carolina Defense Priorities in FY 2027 NDAA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, sponsored 31 provisions that have advanced through House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. He joined his colleagues in voting more
Congressman Gabe Evans Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Service Members, and Restore Deterrence
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gabe Evans Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Service Members, and Restore Deterrence
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Gabe Evans, a veteran of the Global War on Terror and former Black Hawk helicopter pilot, voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that strengthens America's military, invests in service members and their famil more
Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Strengthen America's Military Through FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Strengthen America's Military Through FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that ensures America's military readiness and sets defense policy for the coming year. The FY27 NDAA authorizes funds to revitalize our defense more
Connecting Autonomous Laboratories to Speed Scientific Advancement
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Connecting Autonomous Laboratories to Speed Scientific Advancement
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University will develop AI-based tools that will enable autonomous laboratories to work together as one connected research ecosystem. The project has been selected to receive funding by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Genesis Mission.
The CMU research team, led by Herman Herman more
CropLife America Supports APHIS Grasshopper Suppression Program Emphasizing EPA Pesticide Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Mr. William D. Wesela
National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
RE: 91 Fed. Reg. 36,787 (June 18, 2026); Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628: Notice of Intent to Prepa more
Data with purpose: H-E-B Community Innovation Scholars help nonprofits solve pressing community challenges
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Data with purpose: H-E-B Community Innovation Scholars help nonprofits solve pressing community challenges
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Architecture major Daniel Hernandez had pored over years of public housing move-out data, but it wasn't until he was standing inside an Opportunity Home San Antonio affordable housing community that the true scope of his work washed over him. During these site visits, the spreadsheets a more
Department of Energy selects ORNL to lead nine Genesis Mission projects
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Department of Energy selects ORNL to lead nine Genesis Mission projects
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The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists will lead nine and contribute to an additional 32 projects of the Genesis Mission, which aims to transform science in the U.S.
DOE announced the awards July 22 at the Genesis Mission Summit in Washington, D.C. The Ge more
Discover Boating Health Score Index: June Performance and Media Test Findings
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Discover Boating Health Score Index: June Performance and Media Test Findings
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The Discover Boating Health Score Index (HSI) provides a consistent way to measure how effectively Discover Boating is growing awareness of recreational boating and attracting future participants to the lifestyle over time by tracking the key indicators that reflect the health more
DOE Genesis Mission awards will advance AI-driven science
ITHACA, New York, July 22 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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DOE Genesis Mission awards will advance AI-driven science
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Two Cornell-led research teams have been selected to receive nearly $1.2 million through Phase I of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission, a national initiative that brings together laboratories, universities and industry to accelerate scientific breakthroughs in energy, discovery science and national security using artificial intelligen more
Employee Engagement Remains Flat as AI Adoption Accelerates
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Employee Engagement Remains Flat as AI Adoption Accelerates
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During the first half of 2026, 31% of U.S. employees were engaged at work, unchanged from 2025. Eighteen percent were actively disengaged.
The topline trend has stalled. Beneath it, the workplace continues to change rapidly as AI becomes a more common part of employees' daily w more
Empowering Employment Trainings Planned
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 22 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Empowering Employment Trainings Planned
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Ivy Tech Community College Evansville has two upcoming trainings planned to help underemployed individuals skill up for potential jobs.
The free interactive sessions will include lunch and take place on the Evansville Ivy Tech campus, 3501 N. First Avenue.
Empowering Employment Sessions offered in August include:
* August 14 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sess more
ETS and Galvanize Global Education Strengthen Long-Term Partnership to Expand TOEFL Opportunities for Study Abroad Students
PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 22 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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ETS and Galvanize Global Education Strengthen Long-Term Partnership to Expand TOEFL(R) Opportunities for Study Abroad Students
ETS today announced the continuation and expansion of its long-term partnership with Galvanize Global Education, an AI- and technology-driven company that provides test preparation, profile building guidance, admissions counselling, and end-to-end su more
Florida State University secures Department of Energy Genesis Mission awards
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University secures Department of Energy Genesis Mission awards
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Florida State University will lead four major projects as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's highly coveted Genesis Mission, showcasing the university's strengths in advanced technological innovation.
These landmark projects, led by FSU's world-class faculty, utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to tac more
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya Renews Green Key Certification for 2026
TORONTO, Ontario, July 22 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya Renews Green Key Certification for 2026
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Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya has renewed its Green Key certification for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to responsible hospitality and the continued integration of sustainable practices across the guest experience and daily operations.
The certificate was presented durin more
FSU Colleges of Nursing and Medicine awarded $1.6M NIH grant to train next generation of nurse scientists in digital health and AI
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU Colleges of Nursing and Medicine awarded $1.6M NIH grant to train next generation of nurse scientists in digital health and AI
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The Florida State University College of Nursing and College of Medicine have been awarded a more than $1.6 million Institutional National Research Service Award (T32) from the National Institutes of Health to prepare the next generation of nurse scientists to harness tech more
G2 Research: AI Is Reshaping How B2B Software Deals Are Won and Lost
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- G2 issued the following news:
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New G2 Research: AI Is Reshaping How B2B Software Deals Are Won and Lost
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Finding software has never been faster, but getting to final approval for the sale has never been more complex. That's the th esis of G2's 2026 Buyer Behavior Report: The Evaluation Maze, which is based on a survey of more than 1,000 B2B software buyers and decision-makers, paired with interviews from more than 50 B2B more
Genesis Mission Awards to Accelerate AI Integration Across PNNL Science Mission
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Genesis Mission Awards to Accelerate AI Integration Across PNNL Science Mission
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RICHLAND, Wash.-The Department of Energy today announced Phase I funding awards for its Genesis Mission, including 42 that involve research teams from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
The Genesis Mission is a historic national initiative led by DOE, which is building the world's mo more
Harnessing AI to Find Critical Minerals
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Harnessing AI to Find Critical Minerals
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Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University will develop a new artificial intelligence framework to better identify critical minerals in the ground, increasing America's access to these valuable materials and reducing the cost and time for exploration and extraction.
The CMU research team will work with Sandia National Laboratories, Colorado School of M more
HHS Joins the Genesis Mission to End America's Chronic Disease Epidemic
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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HHS Joins the Genesis Mission to End America's Chronic Disease Epidemic
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced new efforts to support President Donald J. Trump's Genesis Mission, aligning expertise and capabilities across the Department to harness artificial intelligence in support of biomedical research and accelerate discoveries that improve the more
How to Land an Internship in a Tight Market
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Bentley University posted the following news:
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How to Land an Internship in a Tight Market
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College students know that internships are an essential career steppingstone -but landing one has gotten a lot harder. While we are still seeing numerous jobs and internships posted for Bentley students to view and apply to, a recent Wall Street Journal article reported that postings are well below previous years, creating a tight market for applicants and leav more
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase Returns to GSBC, Connecting Fintechs with Community Bank Leaders
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release:
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ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase Returns to GSBC, Connecting Fintechs with Community Bank Leaders
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Media Advisory: The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Program 11 Showcase on July 23, 2026 at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) in Boulder, Colo. During the event, community bank lea more
Illinois Tech Receives UGC Letter of Approval for Mumbai Campus
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Illinois Tech Receives UGC Letter of Approval for Mumbai Campus
The university becomes the first U.S. institution to offer degrees in India
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Illinois Tech, one of the United States' leading technology-focused research universities, has received the Letter of Approval (LoA) from the University Grants Commission (UGC), marking a significant milestone in enabling the university to comme more
Illinois-Led Team Selected for DOE Genesis Mission Award
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 22 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Illinois-Led Team Selected for DOE Genesis Mission Award
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A multidisciplinary team led by U. of I. chemical and biomolecular engineering professor Huimin Zhao has received a Phase I award through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission to develop the world's first foundation models specifically designed for metabolic engineering.
Metabolic engineerin more
Integrated learning prepares APSU students as entry-level roles decrease
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Integrated learning prepares APSU students as entry-level roles decrease
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Avery Neufeld, an MBA student at APSU, presents on corporate AI usage at the 26th annual Society of Business, Industry and Economics (SOBIE) Conference in April. | Contributed photo
CLARKSVILLE, TN - As traditional entry-level jobs disappear, Austin Peay State University's College of Business has spent the last several y more
Interior Highlights Scientific Leadership Supporting the Genesis Mission
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
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Interior Highlights Scientific Leadership Supporting the Genesis Mission
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WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of the Interior today highlighted its extensive contributions to the Genesis Mission, a government-wide initiative led by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy that harnesses artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery, strengthen American Energy Dominance more
Just 12% of Americans Say Four-Year Colleges Are Affordable
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Just 12% of Americans Say Four-Year Colleges Are Affordable
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Just 12% of U.S. adults say four-year colleges and universities are doing an excellent (4%) or good job (8%) providing an affordable education, while nearly two-thirds (63%) say they are doing a poor job, according to a new survey from Gallup in partnership with more
Kennesaw State professor earns Texas Innovator's Award for AI platform supporting student success
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 22 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State professor earns Texas Innovator's Award for AI platform supporting student success
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 22, 2026
Kennesaw State University assistant professor Sagnik Dakshit, of the College of Computing and Software Engineering, has earned a Texas Innovator's Award for developing an artificial intelligence-powered platform that supports student success.
He received the honor f more
Kuwait Oil Company awards long-term agreement to advance technology development Ahmadi Innovation Valley
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release:
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Kuwait Oil Company awards long-term agreement to advance technology development Ahmadi Innovation Valley
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HOUSTON - July 22, 2026 - Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) awarded Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) a multiyear agreement to support the development of the Ahmadi Innovation Valley (AIV), a flagship initiative that advances Kuwait's energy more
Latest Trump Trade Chaos Punishes Canada, Inks Corporate-Friendly Deal With Jordan
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Press Memo: Latest Trump Trade Chaos Punishes Canada, Inks Corporate-Friendly Deal With Jordan
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Ahead of U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer's testimony before the Senate Finance Committee this week, the administration has doubled down on tariff chaos and secretive trade dealmaking that includes massive corporate giveaways.Â
Trump's announcement of 50% tariffs on goods from Canada (af more
Mari Castaneda Authors Encyclopedia Chapter on Digital Inclusion
AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Mari Castaneda Authors Encyclopedia Chapter on Digital Inclusion
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Mari Castaneda, dean of Commonwealth Honors College and professor of communication, recently authored the chapter " Racial Gap in Digital Inclusion " in the 2026 Palgrave Encyclopedia of Cyberpsychology, an academic reference that explores the field of cyberpsychology and how people interact with digital technologies.
In her more
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Blumenthal, Wyden Demand FTC Reject X's Frivolous Petition to Evade Privacy Obligations
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Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today wrote to Andrew Ferguson, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging the agency to reject X's petition to more
Mines selected for 2 Genesis Mission projects to apply AI to critical mineral exploration, nuclear energy
GOLDEN, Colorado, July 22 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Mines selected for 2 Genesis Mission projects to apply AI to critical mineral exploration, nuclear energy
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Researchers at Colorado School of Mines will develop new artificial intelligence-driven frameworks to address two major energy challenges in the U.S.: the search for new deposits of critical minerals and the recycling of fuel for nuclear power.
The projects, led by Sebnem Duzgun, Fred Banfield Dist more
Nearly Nine in Ten CEOs See Some Cost or Revenue Benefits from AI in Targeted Areas, But Most Are Struggling to Scale It
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Nearly Nine in Ten CEOs See Some Cost or Revenue Benefits from AI in Targeted Areas, But Most Are Struggling to Scale It
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* New BCG Research Finds a Striking Execution Gap Is Holding Most Companies Back
* More Than Half of CEOs Cite a Missing Link Between AI and P&L, But Only 14% Clearly Define P&L Impact for All AI Initiatives
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NEMA Applauds Aluminum Tariff Incentive Framework, Calls for Expansion to Strengthen America's Electrical Supply Chains
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NEMA Applauds Aluminum Tariff Incentive Framework, Calls for Expansion to Strengthen America's Electrical Supply Chains
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National Electrical Manufacturers Association ( NEMA ) President and CEO Debra Phillips today issued the following statement in response to President Trump's proclamation " Further Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust more
NFTE and BUILD Announce Merger to Drive Systemic Change in Education
NEW YORK, July 22 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news:
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NFTE and BUILD Announce Merger to Drive Systemic Change in Education
Combination creates one of the largest entrepreneurship education organizations, pioneering a new model for nonprofit growth and collective impact.
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New York, NY and San Francisco, CA - The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and BUILD.org today announced plans to merge, pending regulatory approval, creating an organiz more
Ohio State president is building new pathways for business partnerships
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 22 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State president is building new pathways for business partnerships
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The Ohio State University is committed to working with the state's business community to bring excellence at scale to research partnerships, student entrepreneurship and workforce development.
That message was part of a conversation on leadership and other topics hosted by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce this week between Ohio State Pr more
Paradigm Operations: NCUA Faces Industry Pushback Over Proposed Stablecoin Regulations Affecting Yield Prohibition Reporting and Multi-Brand Issuance
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 17, 2026
Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks
Secretary of the Board
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428
Re: RIN 3133-AG10: Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisd more
Pearson and AWS Research: Only 14% of UK Learners Consider Themselves Highly AI-Ready
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 22 [Category: BizEducation] (TNSrpt) -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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New Pearson and AWS Research: Only 14% of UK Learners Consider Themselves Highly AI-Ready
New UK report points to practical application of AI and critical human skills as the bridge between higher education and AI-enabled work
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LONDON - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today released new UK research reveali more
Powering the Future of Cosmology With AI
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Powering the Future of Cosmology With AI
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and partners at the University of Washington are collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory on a new Genesis Mission-funded project to help scientists use artificial intelligence to better understand the universe.
Modern astronomy is producing more data than ever bef more
Rep. Roy Votes Against Bloated $1.15 Trillion NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Roy Votes Against Bloated $1.15 Trillion NDAA
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July 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 ( H.R. 8800 ).
"While this year's National Defense Authorization Act takes some important steps toward restoring the Pentagon's focus on its core mission of defen more
Rice researchers earn 2 DOE Genesis Mission awards
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice researchers earn 2 DOE Genesis Mission awards
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Two Rice University research teams have received Phase I awards through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a national initiative harnessing artificial intelligence and advanced computing to accelerate scientific discovery.
The projects, led by computer scientist Anastasios Kyrillidis and bioscientist Caroline Ajo-Franklin, will explore how A more
Sandia selected to lead six Genesis Mission projects, partner on 17 others
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release:
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Sandia selected to lead six Genesis Mission projects, partner on 17 others
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Sandia National Laboratories to lead six projects and partner on 17 additional teams through the Genesis Mission, a national effort to accelerate scientific discovery by combining artificial intelligence, high-performance more
Security Industry Association: Challenges in Meeting Build America Buy America Requirements for Security and Fire Safety Products in HUD Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Todd M. Richardson
General Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
451 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20410
Submitted Electronically
RE: HUD-2026-0826-0001: Request for Information Regardin more
SEMI Brings Semiconductor Industry Tax Leaders to Capitol Hill to Urge Congress to Extend Section 48D Semiconductor Investment Tax Credit
MILPITAS, California, July 22 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Brings Semiconductor Industry Tax Leaders to Capitol Hill to Urge Congress to Extend Section 48D Semiconductor Investment Tax Credit
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* Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC) has become a critical asset in accelerating semiconductor growth in the U.S. to maintain competitiveness
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Senator Marshall: AI Will Not Replace Us--It Will Assist Us
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: AI Will Not Replace Us--It Will Assist Us
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Senator Marshall At Semafor's World of Work Event with Burgess Everett
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Burgess Everett at Semafor'sWorld of Work event to discuss his Patients Deserve Price Tags Act and lowering the cost of health care for Americans, AI use in health care, how AI will affect the workfor more
Several Iowa State research projects selected for U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission
AMES, Iowa, July 22 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Several Iowa State research projects selected for U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission
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Iowa State University is the lead institution in four research projects and university faculty are collaborators on four additional projects that are part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) sweeping Genesis Mission. The awards were announced July 22 in Washington D.C.
The Genesis Mission is a historic natio more
SLAC to lead Genesis Mission AI project to recover critical metals from lithium-ion battery waste
MENLO PARK, California, July 22 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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SLAC to lead Genesis Mission AI project to recover critical metals from lithium-ion battery waste
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By Angela Anderson
Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link)
* SLAC will lead a Genesis Mission project focused on optimizing extraction of metals from spent lithium-ion batteries.
* The project is part of a national Department of Energy effort to secure the U.S. s more
South Dakota Mines Receives $3.1 Million DOE/ARPA-E Grant to Accelerate Critical Minerals Exploration
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, July 22 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
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South Dakota Mines Receives $3.1 Million DOE/ARPA-E Grant to Accelerate Critical Minerals Exploration
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South Dakota Mines has been awarded a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to lead a new research effort aimed at developing advanced technologies that could locate and map rare earth elements (REE more
Stefanik Leads Intelligence Committee 9/11 Commission Hearing on Emerging Threats
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Stefanik Leads Intelligence Committee 9/11 Commission Hearing on Emerging Threats
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik led an Intelligence Committee hearing on new and emerging threat streams since the attacks on 9/11. This hearing is part of a year-long bipartisan review of the 9/11 Commission Report recommendations ahead of the 25th a more
Stony Brook University Researchers Chosen for Landmark DOE Genesis Mission AI-for-Science Awards
STONY BROOK, New York, July 22 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news:
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Stony Brook University Researchers Chosen for Landmark DOE Genesis Mission AI-for-Science Awards
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More than $2.4M will support collaborations with Brookhaven National Lab and other institutions to address complex science and technology challenges
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2026 - Researchers at the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) s more
Student research gives voice to how students are really thinking about AI
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, July 22 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Student research gives voice to how students are really thinking about AI
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When conversations about artificial intelligence happen on college campuses, they often center on what technology companies, researchers, or faculty think. But what are students saying?
That question became the focus of a summer research project by Calvin University senior David Lafe, a digital communication major, working alongsi more
TEDCO: Healthtech Company Creating Solution to Support and Increase Efficiency for Patients and Clinicians
COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 22 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release:
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TEDCO Invests in CurieDx
Healthtech company creating solution to support and increase efficiency for patients and clinicians
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TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $200,000 investment into CurieDx. This investment came through the organization's Social Impact Funds, which are dedicated to engaging and investing in economically un more
Temple partners with local business to support manufacturing in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple partners with local business to support manufacturing in Pennsylvania
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A new grant awarded to the College of Engineering and Demco Automation, a local alumni-owned business, will explore how AI can help engineers design and build automated manufacturing systems for Pennsylvania businesses.
For decades, globalization and lower labor costs overseas have put pressure on American manufacturers, es more
The U remains a pathfinder for tech commercialization
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 22 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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The U remains a pathfinder for tech commercialization
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Reposted from the Technology Licensing Office.
The University of Utah ranks among the top-10 U.S. universities in several key research commercialization measures, based on data from the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) 2025 Annual Survey.
Research commercialization moves discoveries beyond the lab and into the world t more
Thompson Supports Passage of the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Thompson Supports Passage of the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The bill passed the House by a vote of 216-212.
The FY27 NDAA authorizes $1.15 trillion in national defense discretionary spending to revitalize our defense in more
Trine engineering faculty member receives grant to write textbook
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 22 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine engineering faculty member receives grant to write textbook
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A faculty member in Trine University's Allen School of Engineering and Computing has received a $5,000 grant to write an open education resource (OER) textbook for a new class to be offered beginning in the fall.
"Technical Documentation and Data Tools for Engineers - A Practical Guide to Reports, Presentations, Spreadsheets, and AI Tools," by Ti more
Trump's Transportation Department Launches New Initiative Using AI to Modernize Transportation Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Department Launches New Initiative Using AI to Modernize Transportation Infrastructure
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Transportation Department today launched a new initiative to optimize and modernize the American transportation system. Aligned with the President's Genesis Mission Executive Order, the effort is one of the new Genesis Mission National Science and Techno more
UHealth Ophthalmologist First in South Florida to Implant Newly FDA-Approved Trifocal Lens
MIAMI, Florida, July 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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UHealth Ophthalmologist First in South Florida to Implant Newly FDA-Approved Trifocal Lens
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Dr. Florence Cabot has become the first surgeon in South Florida to implant the FineVision HP trifocal intraocular lens, expanding cataract surgery options for patients seeking greater freedom from glasses.
Florence Cabot, M.D., waited 15 years for the day she became one of the first ophtha more
UMaine-led team selected for inaugural DOE Genesis Mission to advance AI in underground science
ORONO, Maine, July 22 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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UMaine-led team selected for inaugural DOE Genesis Mission to advance AI in underground science
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Beneath Maine's salt marshes, an invisible transformation is constantly underway. Water moves through soil and rock. Chemicals react. Tiny microbes living underground help determine whether minerals dissolve or form, how fluids move and whether pollutants break down or spread.
Existing computer models use more
UMass Amherst Computer Science Researchers Join Project to Develop an Integrated Wearable Platform to Monitor Pregnancy
AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 22 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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UMass Amherst Computer Science Researchers Join Project to Develop an Integrated Wearable Platform to Monitor Pregnancy
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Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are contributing their computer science prowess to a large-scale federally funded project that will "fundamentally rethink hospital monitoring for expectant mothers and their babies," according to Assistant Professor VP more
UNC Charlotte projects named in first cohort of U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 22 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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UNC Charlotte projects named in first cohort of U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission
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The U.S. Department of Energy has selected two UNC Charlotte projects for the first cohort of the Genesis Mission. The projects led by Stephanie Schuckers, Bank of America Distinguished Professor in Computing & Informatics, and Jinzhen Wang, assistant professor of computer s more
USDA Asks Partners to Develop AI Solutions to Accelerate Crop Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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USDA Asks Partners to Develop AI Solutions to Accelerate Crop Innovation
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(Washington, D.C., July 22, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to speed up progress in plant science by calling on universities and stakeholders to help build new AI tools that can translate the huge amount of germplasm data the agency collects.
Through the Genesis Mission and the Agricul more
USU Welcomes More Than 400 Providers to Military Mental Health Short Course
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 22 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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USU Welcomes More Than 400 Providers to Military Mental Health Short Course
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The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) welcomed more than 400 registered mental health professionals to the 2026 Military Mental Health Short Course, held both in person and online in Bethesda, Maryland, June 29 through July 1.
Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. A more
UTA selected for landmark DOE AI initiative
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA selected for landmark DOE AI initiative
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As artificial intelligence plays an increasingly important role in supporting some of the nation's most advanced scientific facilities, ensuring that these systems remain trustworthy has become a critical national challenge. The University of Texas at Arlington will lead a new U.S. Department of Energy-funded project to help address that more
UW researchers join national effort to streamline AI-driven cosmology
SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:
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UW researchers join national effort to streamline AI-driven cosmology
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Researchers at the University of Washington and partners at Carnegie Mellon University are collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory on a new project to help scientists use artificial intelligence to better understand the universe.
Modern astronomy is producing more data th more
Webster Votes to Pass FY27 NDAA - Advancing President Trumps Peace Through Strength Agenda
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Webster Votes to Pass FY27 NDAA - Advancing President Trumps Peace Through Strength Agenda
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 8800, the FY 27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that strengthens America's military, supports our servicemembers, and restores military readiness.
"Today, I voted to pass the FY27 National more
WellSpan Completes Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS
SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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WellSpan Completes Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS
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WellSpan Health, the leading health care system serving Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, today announced the successful completion of its technology migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The migration, one of the fastest and most comprehensive of its kind among health systems in the Mid-Atlantic regio more
Why Dirty Data Can Make Healthcare Organizations Chase The Wrong Problems
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 22 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release:
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Why Dirty Data Can Make Healthcare Organizations Chase The Wrong Problems
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
* Poor data quality can create costs that extend far beyond reporting inaccuracies.
* Data noise - information that is irrelevant, inconsistent or inaccurate - can obscure true performance and lead organizations to pursue unnecessary improvement effo more
Would you trust AI for ethical advice?
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Would you trust AI for ethical advice?
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Wharton professor Christian Terwiesch used to love the long-running advice column in The New York Times, "The Ethicist," until 2023. That's the year he and two colleagues at Penn's Wharton School conducted an experiment to see whether people could tell the difference between Kwame Anthony Appiah's advice or advice spit out by ChatGPT.
In a blind st more
Young Applauds Nearly $20 Million for Purdue to Advance Critical Research
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Applauds Nearly $20 Million for Purdue to Advance Critical Research
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) applauded an announcement by the U.S. National Science Foundation that Purdue University will receive nearly $20 million in federal funding to advance artificial intelligence-enabled scientific research.
The four-year award will support Purdue's Intelligent Codesign Cloud more
Your Weakest Link Is a System You Don't Own
ITASCA, Illinois, July 22 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release:
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Your Weakest Link Is a System You Don't Own
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A distributor's controller approves a routine software update from the ERP vendor. It is the same vendor that has held remote access for years to clear support tickets and help close the month. Nothing looks wrong. Three weeks later every branch's order entry locks up, and the ransom note names the vendor's own su more
$19 Billion High End Router and Aggregation Switch Market by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, July 21 [Category: BizTelecommunications] (TNSrep) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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$19 Billion High End Router and Aggregation Switch Market by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group
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According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center indus more
$31.2 million state investment in NMSU to improve state's energy resiliency
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 21 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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$31.2 million state investment in NMSU to improve state's energy resiliency
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A large investment by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department promises to boost efforts by New Mexico State University's College of Engineering to strengthen the state's electric grid infrastructure, while providing opportunities for students to improve hands-on learning and research opp more
$5 Million Gift Establishes Colton Center for Autoimmunity at Mount Sinai to Advance Precision Medicine for Autoimmune Diseases
NEW YORK, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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$5 Million Gift Establishes Colton Center for Autoimmunity at Mount Sinai to Advance Precision Medicine for Autoimmune Diseases
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A $5 million gift from philanthropists Judith and Stewart Colton will establish a Colton Center for Autoimmunity within the Marc and Jennifer Lipschultz Precision Immunology Institute (PrIISM) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This move exp more
Agentic AI in biomedical research: What is it and can it expedite science?
STANFORD, California, July 21 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Agentic AI in biomedical research: What is it and can it expedite science?
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It wasn't that long ago when the human-like conversational skill of artificial intelligence models mesmerized us all. And while such ask-and-answer interfaces are still the most popular way to use AI, the technology is rapidly advancing in capability, shifting the paradigm from "What can you tell me?" to "What ca more
AI tools update: What's available for Coast Guard members now and new training
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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AI tools update: What's available for Coast Guard members now and new training
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No matter what your role is at the Coast Guard, there's an AI tool to help you get the job done. Here's the latest on what Coast Guard members can use right now and what's coming, as well as some recently added AI training.
If you're new to AI, check out AI on Deck. The Office of Data and Analytics (ODA more
Applied Intuition Launches Dana, the Agentic Platform for Physical AI
SUNNYVALE, California, July 21 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Applied Intuition, a company that says it creates a future where every moving machine, from ships and satellites to trucks and robots is infused with intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Applied Intuition Launches Dana, the Agentic Platform for Physical AI
* Dana is the first agentic platform for building, testing, deploying and operating physical AI systems across industries.
* Built on nearly a decade o more
Building Blackboard Together 2026
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 21 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Building Blackboard Together 2026
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Presentations explored learning technology, accessibility and online pedagogy as higher education adapts to an AI-enabled future
University of Phoenix leaders shared insights on artificial intelligence, accessibility, online learning and student support at, Blackboard's flagship user conference, held July 13-15 in Dallas, Texas. The conference brought together more
Data Center Bill Would Reveal Energy and Water Use, Incentivize Efficiency
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 21 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:
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Data Center Bill Would Reveal Energy and Water Use, Incentivize Efficiency
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New legislation introduced today by Virginia Senator Mark Warner would require large data centers to publicly report their energy and water usage, emissions, and backup power generation. It would also provide incentives to data centers that operate more efficiently through the LEED certification process, the global more
Jon Husted Scrambles To Cover Up His Record Of Jacking Up Utility Rates for Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Jon Husted Scrambles To Cover Up His Record Of Jacking Up Utility Rates for Ohioans
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Husted was called " The Face Of Data Centers " and led the charge to hand out billions in tax breaks
COLUMBUS, OHIO - Now that Ohioans are learning that Jon Husted led the charge to bring a record number of data centers to Ohio, he is scrambling to cover up his record and pretend he cares about protecting families from h more
Meeting the Moment
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 21 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Meeting the Moment
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Rodriguez had taken the helm as Yale Law School's 18th dean just a month before, but her new office was filled with a sense of calm. Her journey through Yale began almost 35 years ago when she arrived at Yale College in 1991 from San Antonio, Texas, where she grew up in a tight-knit family that argued over politics and world affairs at the dinner table. A committed and successful high sch more
Ocasio-Cortez: "If Anyone Wants to Live Right Next to One of These Data Centers Here on this Committee, Please Raise Your Hand"
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez: "If Anyone Wants to Live Right Next to One of These Data Centers Here on this Committee, Please Raise Your Hand"
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WATCH HERE
Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) highlighted the need to address the real harms and public health impacts of data centers during an Energy and Commerce Full Committee Markup.
Find Representative Ocasio more
Public Knowledge Welcomes AI Chatbot Bill Protecting Minors
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Media] -- Public Knowledge posted the following news release:
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Public Knowledge Welcomes AI Chatbot Bill Protecting Minors
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Today, Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) introduced the "Youth AI Privacy Act" to protect minor users of artificial intelligence chatbots. The bill would limit how chatbots use children's data and safeguard against manipulative design features - all without enacting invasive age verification systems or content restrictions that restrict free more
Rep. Andrea Salinas Celebrates the Passage of Two Bipartisan Bills through the House
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Celebrates the Passage of Two Bipartisan Bills through the House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) celebrated the passage of two of her bills through the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. Both of her bills, the Nucleic Acid Screening for Biosecurity Act and the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, wo more
With Launch Kenosha, Carthage provides free support for community startups
KENOSHA, Wisconsin, July 21 [Category: Education] -- Carthage College issued the following news:
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With Launch Kenosha, Carthage provides free support for community startups
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Carthage College is accepting applications for a free community entrepreneurship program called Launch Kenosha that will follow a well-established blueprint for startup success.
Professor Joseph Tenuta brought the regional BizStarts Institute to Kenosha last year. After a successful debut, Carthage is branching o more
How Harvard Medical School Helps Prepare High School, College Students To Become Doctors and Scientists
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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How Harvard Medical School Helps Prepare High School, College Students To Become Doctors and Scientists
Online pre-med and pre-college certificate courses provide real-world experience, guidance
By Bobbie Collins
Aspiring physician and recent college graduate Minjae (MJ) Eum intends to change circumstances and attitudes about medicine and health care in her home state, Alabama, patient by patient.
Man more
Dem-NPL Candidates and Lawmakers Affirm Their Commitment to School Meals for All
FARGO, North Dakota, July 17 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:
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Dem-NPL Candidates and Lawmakers affirm their commitment to School Meals for All
Democratic-NPL Candidates reaffirmed their support of School Meals for All after Governor Armstrong said he will vote no on a ballot measure to provide no-cost school meals for North Dakota K-12 students.
Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Tracy Layne Foss remarked, "As an educator, I've more
Steil: The CLARITY Act Will Unlock the Next 250 Years of Innovation Here in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Steil: The CLARITY Act Will Unlock the Next 250 Years of Innovation Here in the United States
Today, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, led by Subcommittee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), is holding a fie more
Adrian College Adds 13 New Programs to 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
ADRIAN, Michigan, July 17 -- Adrian College issued the following news release:
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Adrian College adds 13 new programs to 2026-2027 undergraduate catalog
Adrian College has added 13 new programs to its 2026-2027 undergraduate catalog, broadening the educational opportunities available to students.
Most recently, Adrian College added a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Architecture, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Communications, a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Cybersec more
One Year Later, Digital Assets Subcommittee Highlights the Importance of the CLARITY Act
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence, issued the following news release:
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One Year Later, Digital Assets Subcommittee Highlights the Importance of the CLARITY Act
Today, on the one-year anniversary of the House's bipartisan passage of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, a more
Education and Workforce Democratic Members Introduce Bills to Protect Workers From Wrongful Health Claim Denials
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, posted the following news release:
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Education and Workforce Democratic Members Introduce Bills to Protect Workers from Wrongful Health Claim Denials
Today, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and Committee on Education and Workforce Members Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Rep. Su more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Appearances by Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices at Congressional Committee & Subcommittee Hearings - 1/1/1960 to 7/15/2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12155) by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion and senior research librarian Jennifer E. Manning.
Here are excerpts:
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Appearances by Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices at Congressional Committee and Subcommittee Hearings (1/1/1960 to 7/15/2026)
This Insight provides historical information and analysis related to appearances by sitting U.S. Supreme Court more
Artificial Intelligence & Biosecurity Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13269) by Science and Technology Policy analyst Todd Kuiken:
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Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Issues
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a term generally used to refer to computerized systems that work and react in ways commonly thought to require human intelligence. AI technologies, methodologies, and applications may benefit biological science research and developmen more
Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48984) on July 14, 2026, entitled "The Certification of Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft: In Brief" by aviation policy specialist Bart Elias.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
The Advanced Air Mobility Concept ... 1
Federal Actions to Support Advanced Air Mobility Operations ... 2
New Aircraft Designs ... 3
Powered-Lift Aircraft ... 4
AAM Compared with Conventional Airplanes and Helicopter more
Commission Without Commissioners - The U.S. Election Assistance Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12713) by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Commission Without Commissioners: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Commissioner Donald Palmer resigned from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on April 30, 2026. On July 9, the remaining three members of the four-person commission were effectively removed from their posit more
Coordinated Party Expenditures - Policy Background Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13270) by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett.
Here are excerpts:
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Coordinated Party Expenditures: Policy Background
On June 30, 2026, in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission (NRSC v. FEC), the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated federal statutory limits on a type of political party spending known as coordinated party expen more
DOD Contractors & Efforts to Mitigate Foreign Influence Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48110) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Department of Defense Contractors and Efforts to Mitigate Foreign Influence" by defense policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan:
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SUMMARY
Some U.S. firms, including some Department of Defense (DOD) contractors, receive foreign investment or have other ties to foreign entities, including foreign firms and foreign governments. DOD is "using a secondary Departm more
Forward-Funded Federal Education Programs Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49030) on July 13, 2026, entitled "Forward-Funded Federal Education Programs - Frequently Asked Questions" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and legislative attorney Sean Stiff.
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SUMMARY
In the annual appropriations process, Congress elects to make appropriations for certain federal education programs, in part, on a forward-funded basis. Programs funde more
Immigration Legislation & Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49032) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 119th Congress."
The report is written by immigration policy specialists Jill H. Wilson, Holly Straut-Eppsteiner, Andorra Bruno, William A. Kandel, Abigail F. Kolker and Audrey Singer.
Here are excerpts:
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This report discusses immigration-related bills that have received congressional action in the 119th Congr more
Immigration Legislation & Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49032) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 119th Congress:"
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Nonimmigrants
Nonimmigrants are foreign nationals who are lawfully admitted to the United States for a temporary period and specific purpose (e.g., tourism, study, work). Nonimmigrant visa categories are identified by letters and numbers based on the INA sections t more
National Nuclear Security Administration FY2027 Budget & Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48946) on July 14, 2026, entitled "National Nuclear Security Administration FY2027 Budget and Policy Issues - In Brief" by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin.
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SUMMARY
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is a semiautonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). NNSA is responsible for m more
Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12148) by environmental policy specialist Laura Gatz:
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Regulating PFAS Under the Clean Water Act
In recent decades, improvements in analytical methods and monitoring technologies, along with health research, have increased national attention to the presence of emerging contaminants in surface water. Detections of one particular group of contaminants, per- and polyfluoroalk more
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49031) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act: Project Status and Considerations for Congress" by Yong W. Kwon, industrial organization and business policy analyst:
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SUMMARY
Integrated circuits on silicon semiconductors - commonly called semiconductor microchips or "chips" - are components in electronic devices that perform functions such more
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49031) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act - Project Status and Considerations for Congress:"
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Considerations for Congress
Congress may look to evaluate implementation progress to date and weigh policy options regarding existing or potential future incentives programs and policies. FY2026 is the last year more
Central Bank Digital Currencies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11471) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte and international trade and finance specialist Rebecca M. Nelson:
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Central Bank Digital Currencies
Policymakers have debated whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) should create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) - a "digital dollar." A CBDC would share some of the technical features of cryptocurrencies (crypto) - that more
DNA Methylation - Applications to Living Marine Resource Management Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12962) by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak and science and technology policy analyst Todd Kuiken.
Here are excerpts:
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DNA Methylation: Applications to Living Marine Resource Management
Introduction
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the genetic information of an organism (Figure 1). It consists of two linked strands of alternating more
Homelessness Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12985) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl.
Here are excerpts:
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Homelessness
On a single night in 2025, there were 745,652 total people experiencing homelessness, 479,332 of whom were sheltered and 266,320 of whom were unsheltered. Homelessness decreased compared to 2024 by a small percentage, both overall and for some populations. The federal government requires home more
HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12709) by housing policy specialist Libby Perl:
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HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition
The Continuum of Care (CoC) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funds housing and services to assist people experiencing homelessness. CoC funds are awarded through a competitive process announced in annual Notices of Funding O more
Internal Revenue Service Standard Mileage Rates Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12320) by public finance analysts Anthony A. Cilluffo and Brendan McDermott.
Here are excerpts:
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Standard Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides standard mileage rates as optional methods for taxpayers to substantiate their transportation expenses. This Insight reviews how the standard mileage rates are set, who uses them, more
Overview of Federal Regulations & the Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10003) by Maeve P. Carey, government organization and management specialist.
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An Overview of Federal Regulations and the Rulemaking Process
Overview of Rulemaking
What Is Federal Rulemaking? Congress often grants rulemaking authority to federal agencies to implement statutory programs. The regulations issued pursuant to this authority can carry the for more
Peace Corps Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12873) by foreign assistance analyst Nick M. Brown.
Here are excerpts:
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The Peace Corps
The Peace Corps is an independent agency that sends American volunteers to serve at the grassroots level in developing countries in order to advance three goals:
* promote world peace and friendship by improving the lives of the communities where volunteers serve,
* help others under more
Sports Betting & Consumer Finance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12761) by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider.
Here are excerpts:
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Sports Betting and Consumer Finance
Sports betting involves risking money on the outcomes of athletic events. Before 2018, sports gambling was illegal in most states. In 2018, the Supreme Court held in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that the Professional and Amateur Spo more
Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42854) entitled "Emergency Assistance for Agricultural Land Rehabilitation" by Megan Stubbs, agricultural conservation and natural resources policy specialist.
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers several permanently authorized programs to help producers recover from natural disasters. Most of these programs offer financial assistance to prod more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues" by financial economics specialist Darryl E. Getter.
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SUMMARY
The Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932 (FHLB Act; P.L. 72-304, 47 Stat. 128) created the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system, which was established to address frequent liquidity shortfalls, or cash flow disruptions, experienced b more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues:"
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Current Financial Structure and Public Mission
The FHLBs are financial intermediaries that, similar to depositories, match savers with borrowers. Under a traditional intermediation business model, a firm borrows funds from savers (e.g., depositors) and uses those funds to origi more
Federal Home Loan Bank System & Selected Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46499) entitled "The Federal Home Loan Bank System and Selected Policy Issues:"
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Policy Issues
As the FHLB system has evolved, its overall effectiveness in fulfilling its mission goals has been an ongoing policy concern. Specifically, Congress expanded FHLB membership eligibility to include commercial banks and removed the minimum mortgage asset requirement more
Financial Data Privacy in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12707) by financial economics specialist Andrew P. Scott.
Here are excerpts:
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Financial Data Privacy in the 119th Congress
No single law provides a framework for regulating data privacy and protection in the United States. Instead, several laws cover different industries, and numerous laws cover aspects of cybersecurity for the financial system. For the financial industry, more
FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12706) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal
President's Budget Request for Basic Pay Raise
The President's budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2027 for the Department of Defense (DOD, see "Note") proposes "$5.8 billion for a 7-6-5 percent targeted military pay raise effective on January 1, 2 more
Japan's Evolving Defense Policy & the U.S.Japan Alliance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12708) by foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo:
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Japan's Evolving Defense Policy and the U.S.Japan Alliance
Introduction
In 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been implementing major changes to Japan's security policies, with important implications for the U.S.-Japan alliance and the Indo-Pacific region. Forged after Japan's defeat in World War II, the all more
Kids Online Safety Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12730) by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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Kids Online Safety Act
Beginning in the 117th Congress, some Members of Congress introduced different versions of a Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) - a bill seeking to address harms to minors online by creating requirements for certain online platforms, among other provisions. In the 119th Congr more
Title V State Maternal & Child Health Block Grants Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12685) by health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Title V State Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grants
Overview
Title V of the Social Security Act (SSA; P.L. 74-121, as amended; 42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.701-709) permanently authorizes the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant, which aims to improve the health of pregnant women, moth more
U.S. V. Benson - Sixth Circuit Denies Federal Demand for State Voter Registration List Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11456) by legislative attorney Jimmy Balser:
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U.S. v. Benson: Sixth Circuit Denies Federal Demand for State Voter Registration List
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested election records - including statewide voter registration lists (SVRL) with detailed voter data - from the majority of states and, in some cases, has sued to enforce compliance with its more
Elementary & Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45977) on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act: A Primer" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The primary source of federal aid for elementary and secondary education is the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) - particularly its Title I-A program, which author more
Elementary & Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45977) on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act - A Primer:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Title II: Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers, Principals, and Other School Leaders
Title II includes programs centered on teachers, school leaders (e.g., principals), literacy, and American history a more
Farm Bills - Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45210) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Farm Bills: Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026" by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The farm bill provides an opportunity for Congress to address agricultural and food issues comprehensively about every five years. Over time, farm bills have tended to become more complicated and politically sensitive. As a result, more
Iran & Nuclear Weapons Production Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12106) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Iran and Nuclear Weapons Production
Since the early 2000s, Tehran's construction of gas centrifuge uranium enrichment facilities has generated widespread concern in Congress that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons. According to past U.S. intelligence assessments, Tehran had the capacity to produce nuclear weapons at some more
SBA's Small Business Development Centers Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12402) by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin.
Here are excerpts:
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The SBA's Small Business Development Centers Program
Overview
The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide free counseling, training, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBDCs operate in partnership with state government more
Small Business Research Programs Reauthorized After Six-Month Lapse Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12705) by science and technology policy analyst Marcy E. Gallo.
Here are excerpts:
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Small Business Research Programs Reauthorized After Six-Month Lapse
On April 13, 2026, President Trump signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (P.L. 119-83) into law. P.L. 119-83 reauthorized the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Te more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48644) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Public Transportation" by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Federal funding assistance to public transportation agencies is provided primarily through the public transportation program administered by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration ( more
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48644) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Public Transportation:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Low and No Emission Vehicle Program
Although public transportation buses account for a relatively small share of air pollutants and greenhouse gases from transportation, federal policy has focused to some extent on reducing emissions by providing grant funding more
U.S. Trade & Development Agency - Background & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10673) by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Background and Issues
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) funds early-stage activities to support development projects in developing and middle-income countries, with a focus on sectors with "significant" U.S. export potential. USTDA de more
Veterans Law - Unaccredited Representatives Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11455) by legislative attorney Daniel T. Shedd:
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Veterans Law: Unaccredited Representatives
Federal law prohibits an individual from charging any fee for assisting in the filing of an initial claim for VA benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In recent years, some Members of Congress, veteran service organizations (VSOs), and veterans have expressed more
Federal Weather Radar - In Brief Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49027) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Federal Weather Radar: In Brief" by natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Extreme weather events, such as high winds, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall, impact communities across the United States each year. These extreme events can result in property damage, injuries, and lives lost. Multiple federal agencies have an i more
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49028) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions" by Erica A. Lee emergency management and disaster recovery specialist
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which leads federal emergency management and disaster relief efforts, has recently been subject to numerous ca more
Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49028) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025: Section Analyses
The tables below provide brief summaries of each section of the committee's FEMA Act of 2025 (based on the amended version of the Amendment in the Natur more
NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49026) on July 10, 2026, entitled "NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program and Issues for Congress" by natural resource policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) typically deploys a new generation of geostationary satellites every two decades. Geostationary satell more
NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49026) on July 10, 2026, entitled "NOAA's Geostationary Extended Observations Satellite Program and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Issues for Congress
The Trump Administration aims to reduce federal spending by modifying GeoXO./78 Modifications to the GeoXO program, including the number of satellites and planned instruments, may impact NOAA's continuous observation more
Tribal Energy Resource Agreements - Overview & Selected Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49025) on July 9, 2026, entitled "Tribal Energy Resource Agreements: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Pursuant to the federal trust responsibility and various federal statutes, the Department of the Interior (DOI) and federally recognized Tribes (hereinafter Tribes) manage energy production on more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
AFL-CIO Urges HUD to Enforce Strict Buy America Waivers to Protect Domestic Jobs
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
The Honorable John Gibbs
Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: Docket No. FR-6616-N-01, Request for Information Regarding Products and
Categories of Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuant t more
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute Manufacturers Urge DOE Not to Sunset Key Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedure Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Michael Helmer
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Re: Joint Comments on DOE's Direct Final Rule and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the
Zero-Based Regulating; Docket No. DOE-HQ-2025-060 more
Alliance for American Manufacturing: HUD Urged to Strengthen Build America Buy America Act Implementation to Support Domestic Manufacturing and Expedite Housing Projects
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
The Honorable John Gibbs
Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: Docket No. FR-6616-N-01, Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuant to more
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Supports VA Proposal to Expand Access to State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 17, 2026
The Honorable Doug Collins
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420
Subject: Expanding Access to State Prescription Drug Monitoring
Programs (PDMPs) [RIN 2900-AS73]
Dear Secretary Collins:
On behalf of the more than 5,000 members of more
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: VA Proposed Rule to Expand Access to Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs for Veterans
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
The Honorable Doug Collins
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420
Subject: Expanding Access to State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
(PDMPs) [RIN 2900-AS73]
Dear Secretary Collins:
On behalf of the more than 10,000 physiatris more
American Chemistry Council Urges HUD to Support Domestic Plastic Building Materials in Build America Buy America Implementation
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
REGULATORY COMMENTS
Submitted Electronically to: regulations.gov
July 20, 2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20410
Re: American Chemistry Council Plastics Division Comments on Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Progra more
American Iron and Steel Institute Urges HUD to Strengthen Buy America Act Implementation for Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone 202.452.7100
www.steel.org
Kevin M. Dempsey
President and CEO
July 20, 2026
Todd M. Richardson
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
RE: Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories more
American Motorcyclist Association Calls for Balanced Grazing Regulations to Protect Multiple Uses and Recreation Access on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
US Department of Interior
Attn: BLM Director 630
1849 C Street NW RM 5646
Washington DC 20240
Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration
[Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; A2407-014-004-065516, #O2509-014-004-125222;LLHQ220000]
RIN 1004-AE82
Dear Sirs:
Please accept this correspondence as the comm more
American Pharmacists Association Calls for Maintaining Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Integrity to Support Immunization Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
June 26, 2026
[Submitted electronically to http://www.regulations.gov]
Division of Dockets Management
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
RE: Citizen Petition from Informed Consent Action Network
Dear Dockets Management Sta more
American Trucking Associations Supports EPA Exemption of Road and Intermodal Transport Refrigeration Units From Hydrofluorocarbon Leak Repair Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Docket No.EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-2905
Comments of the:
AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
On the:
Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Excluding Road and Intermodal Container Transport Refrigeration Units from the Hydrofluorocarbon Leak Repair Requirements
(Federal Register, May 26, more
Anti-Fraud Coalition Supports CFTC Whistleblower Rule Amendments But Opposes Shift of Program Oversight to General Counsel
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Comments in Response to U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Proposed Rule
Amendments - Whistleblower Award Determination, RIN 3038-AF more
Arizona Farm Bureau Urges Flexible Grasshopper Suppression Program With EPA Approved Insecticides
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Arizona Farm Bureau Federation
325 S. Higley Rd, Suite 210
Gilbert, AZ 85296
July 20, 2026
Mr. William D. Wesela
National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
Submitted elec more
Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Urge Science-Based Adaptive Management in BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
P.O. BOX 9257
MISSOULA, MT 59807
406.926.1908
U.S. Department of the Interior
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St NW, Room 5646
Washington, D.C. 20240
Attention: Director Pearce
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov, BLM-2026-0001
COMMENTS ON REVISION OF REGULATIONS FOR GRAZING ADMINISTRATION, E more
Bering Straits Native Corporation Calls for Clarifications in Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul to Protect Small Business and Native Entity Contracting Rights
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
July 16,2026
William F. Clark, Director
Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy
U.S. General Services Administration
1800 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20405
RE: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 6, 7, and 10; FAR Case 2026-002, Docket No. FAR-2026-0002 (91 more
Best Bath Systems Seeks HUD Recognition for Domestic Manufacturing Compliance Under Build America Buy America Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Todd M. Richardson
General Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Policy Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Dear Mr. Richardson:
Best Bath Systems is a U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced composite bathing products used in residential, multifamily, senior livin more
Betterment Securities: IRS Notice Supports Carrying Broker-Dealers Using SEC Rules to Meet Nonbank Trustee Financial Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Mr. Frank J. Bisignano
Chief Executive Officer
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20224
Mr. Scott K.H. Bessent
Secretary of Treasury
U.S. Department of Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov, Do more
BlueLine Development Highlights Delays and Increased Costs From Build America Buy America Act Waiver Process on Affordable Housing Projects
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
On behalf of BlueLine Development, Inc. (BLD) and in response to the solicitation by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuant to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), please see the below comments, impac more
California Child Support Association Urges Retention of Key Regulations to Maintain Program Clarity and Family Protections
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Office of Child Support Enforcement
Administration for Children and Families
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The California Child Support Association (CalCSA) respectfully submits these comments on the proposed rule, "Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Child Support Enforcement Programs." Cal more
Charles Schwab Supports IRS Notice 2026-32 to Eliminate Redundant Net Worth Requirements for Nonbank Trustees of IRAs
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: CC:PA:LPD:PR (Notice 2026-32)
Room 5203
P.O. Box 7604
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Re: Response to Request for Comments from the US Treasury Department (USTD) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on IRS Notice 2026-32 - Alternative Method for Demonstrating Finan more
Cherokee Nation Office of Child Support Services Urges Modernization of Tribal Child Support Systems to Enhance Federal Data Access and Enforcement
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Alex J Adams
Assistant Secretary
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Tribal Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM): Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Child Support Enforcement Programs
Dear Assistant Secretary Alex J Adams:
Cherokee Nation more
Circle Internet Group Supports Consistent Federal Implementation of GENIUS Act for Stablecoin Issuers Under NCUA Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Circle Internet Group, Inc.
One World Trade Center
New York, NY 10007
July 17, 2026
Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks
Secretary of the Board
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428
Re: Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the more
City Council Faces Backlash Over Proposed Park Closure Plan
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Country: United States
State or Province: MN
Category: Individual Consumer
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Original text of letter here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FDA-2026-N-6771-0161 more
CropLife America Supports APHIS Grasshopper Suppression Program Emphasizing EPA Pesticide Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Mr. William D. Wesela
National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
RE: 91 Fed. Reg. 36,787 (June 18, 2026); Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628: Notice of Intent to Prepa more
Digital Chamber Urges Uniform Stablecoin Regulations and Technology Neutrality in NCUA Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks
Secretary of the Board
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3428
RE: Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the National Credit Union more
Digital Token Identifier Foundation: NCUA Proposal Lacks Standardized Identification for Stablecoins
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Digital Token Identifier Foundation
July 16 2026
To: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
Re: Comment Letter on Proposed Rule - Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the National Credit Union more
DuPont Urges HUD to Balance Domestic Manufacturing With Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency in Build America Buy America Implementation
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DuPont Performance Building Solutions
1501 Joseph Dr.
200 Building
Midland, MI 48642
Submitted Electronically via Regulations.gov
July 20, 2026
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20410
Re: DuPont Performance Building Solutions Comments on Request for Information Re more
End Drug Shortages Alliance: DEA Drug Quota Revisions May Reduce Flexibility and Risk Schedule II Medication Shortages
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Drug Enforcement Administration
Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative / DPW
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
Re: Docket No. DEA -1278; RIN 1117 -AB86; "Revision of Applications for Manufacturing and Procurement Quotas," 91 FR 29394.
Dear DEA Federal Register Representative:
Th more
Farm Bureau Supports Expanded Federal Program for Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Across Western Rangelands
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Mr. William D. Wesela
National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
RE: Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impac more
Fresenius Kabi Urges DEA to Avoid Complex Quota Subcategories to Prevent Drug Shortages and Improve Supply Chain Flexibility
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Three Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
T 847-550-2300
T 888-391-6300
www.fresenius-kabi.com/us
July 20, 2026
Drug Enforcement Administration
Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative / DPW
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, Virginia 22152
Re: Docket No. DEA-1278; RIN 1117- more
Global Locust Initiative Urges USDA To Prioritize Biopesticide Metarhizium Acridum For Sustainable Grasshopper And Mormon Cricket Management
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Mr. William D. Wesela, APHIS National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628
Electronically submitted to: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov
Re: Notice of Intent To Prep more
Health Trixss Urges CMS to Implement Source-Mapped, Cross-Benefit Reconciliation Model for PBM Compensation Transparency and Shift Detection
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Health Trixss
CMS-4218-NC | Pharmacy Benefit Manager Compensation and Data Collection
HEALTH TRIXSS Public Comment
Comments of Health Trixss
Request for Information: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Compensation and Data Collection
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Submission Field Response
Centers for Medicare & Medi more
I See No Letter Has Been Provided. Could You Please Share the Letter You'd Like Me to Generate a Headline For?
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Original text of letter here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/ED-2026-SCC-1684-0004 more
League of Credit Unions & Affiliates Supports NCUA Stablecoin Rules With Calls for Clear Anti-Evasion Measures and Flexible Reserve Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks
Secretary of the Board
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3428
July 17, 2026
Re: NCUA 2026-09915; Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdicti more
Literacy Volunteers Oppose Proposed Increases to Citizenship Application Fees
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Literacy Volunteers of the Eastern Panhandle (LVEP) is writing to voice opposition to the proposed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services N-400 fee increases. Since 2010, LVEP has provided free assistance to members of the community seeking citizenship by offering civics classes and supporting applicants with the N-400 a more
Main Street Foundation Urges Transparent Reporting and Reduced Burden in Medicaid Money Follows the Person Program Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
M E M O R A N D U M
To: Hon. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services
Hon. Mehmet Oz, MD, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services
From: Andrew Langer, President, Main Street Foundation
Date: July 20, 2026
Re: Comments on the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Me more
Municipal Castings Association Urges HUD to Support Domestic Manufacturing Under Build America Buy America Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
The Honorable John Gibbs
Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: Docket No. FR-6616-N-01, Request for Information Regarding Products and
Categories of Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuant t more
National Association for County Community and Economic Development: HUD Faces Calls to Exempt Affordable Housing From Build America Buy America Act Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Todd Richardson
General Deputy Assistant Secretary of Policy Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22314
RE: HUD-2026-0826-0001: Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuan more
National Community Development Association: Build America Buy America Act Creates Challenges and Delays for Affordable Housing Projects
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Via Electronic Submission at Regulations.gov
Re: Comments on HUD Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Progra more
No Letter Was Provided for Me to Generate a Headline From. Please Provide the Letter You Want Me to Use.
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Government Agency Type: Federal
Government Agency: EPA
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Original text of letter here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/NRC-2026-2906-0002 more
Paradigm Operations: NCUA Faces Industry Pushback Over Proposed Stablecoin Regulations Affecting Yield Prohibition Reporting and Multi-Brand Issuance
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 17, 2026
Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks
Secretary of the Board
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428
Re: RIN 3133-AG10: Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisd more
Pfizer Urges DEA to Reconsider Proposed Quota Rules That May Worsen Injectable Drug Shortages
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Jennifer Walton
Pfizer Inc
Senior Vice President 1275 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 501
U.S. Policy & Government Relations Washington, DC 20004
Jennifer.Walton@pfizer.com
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
July 17, 2026
Drug Enforcement Administration
Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative / DPW
8701 Morrissette Driv more
Public Housing Authorities Directors Association Urges HUD to Exempt Affordable Housing From Build America Buy America Requirements Due to Compliance Challenges and Project Delays
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research (PD&R)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh St., SW
Washington, DC 20410
Subject: PHADA Comments to Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products
Used in Housing Programs Pursuant to the Build America, more
Robots Revolutionize Home Healthcare Delivery
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Organization Name: Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l
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Original text of letter here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FAA-2026-4651-0018 more
S.C. State Housing Finance and Development Authority: Affordable Housing Projects Face Delays and Cost Increases Due to Build America Buy America Compliance Challenges
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street, SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Progreams
Pursuant to the Build America, Buy America Act [Docket N more
San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development Highlights Challenges and Delays in Build America Buy America Compliance for Affordable Housing Projects
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development
City and County of San Francisco
Daniel Lurie
Mayor
Daniel Adams
Director
To be submitted via www.regulations.gov
Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
471 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0 more
Security Industry Association: Challenges in Meeting Build America Buy America Requirements for Security and Fire Safety Products in HUD Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Todd M. Richardson
General Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
451 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20410
Submitted Electronically
RE: HUD-2026-0826-0001: Request for Information Regardin more
Severe Weather Causes Major Disruptions and Community Damage in Southwest Region
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Country: United Kingdom
State or Province: Warwickshire
Category: Federal Government - G0007
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Original text of letter here: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FDA-2026-N-7231-0098 more
TxDOT Supports Modernizing Vehicle Brake Standards While Urging Clear Performance Rules for Automated Systems
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
125 E 11th St | Austin, Texas 78701
512.463.8588
txdot.gov
July 21, 2026
The Honorable Jonathan Morrison
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-0728
Dear Administrator Morrison,
The Texas Department of Transportation a more
Washington State Supports VA Access to Prescription Monitoring Data With Safeguards for Patient Privacy and Clinical Use
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
PO Box 47890 Olympia, Washington 98504-7890
Tel: 360-236-4030 711 Washington State Relay
July 20, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov (Federal eRulemaking Portal)
The Honorable Douglas A. Collins
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Av more
Washington State Urges Retention of Key Child Support Regulations to Protect Families and Ensure Funding Clarity
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
ECONOMIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT HEADQUARTERS
PO Box 9162 | Olympia WA 98507-9162
July 20, 2026
Adam Norman, Commissioner
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration of Children and Families
Office of Child Support Enf more
Woda Cooper Companies: Build America Buy America Act Compliance Creates Challenges and Delays for Affordable Housing Development
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Scott Turner
Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. FR-6616-N-01, Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used
in Housing Programs Pursuant to the Build America, Buy America Act
Dear Secretary Turner:
Thank yo more
Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Urges APHIS to Retain Effective Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Control Measures
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 15, 2026
Mr. William D. Wesela,
APHIS National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager
Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS,
5601 Sunnyside Ave., #AP706,
Beltsville, MD, 20705
Dear Mr. Wesela,
Please find below comments from the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council regarding the United States Departmen more
Tipoffs: Iran
CAIR Calls on Senate to Support Iran War Powers Resolution After Trump Threatens Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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CAIR Calls on Senate to Support Iran War Powers Resolution After Trump Threatens Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the Senate to support the Iran War Powers Act after President Trump threatened to prolong and escalate the illegal war with more
CAIR Strongly Condemns House Passage of FY2027 NDAA, Calls on Senate to Remove US-Israel Merger Provision
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Strongly Condemns House Passage of FY2027 NDAA, Calls on Senate to Remove US-Israel Merger Provision
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), warning that the legislation adv more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Sea Drones and the Limits of Military Magic
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 22, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe:
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Sea Drones and the Limits of Military Magic
The increased focus on drones can assist militaries in many ways, but this technology is far from a panacea.
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On July 12, three explosives-laden Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) motored into an enemy port, maneuvered past whatever defenses may have been in place, and blew up a drydock more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: What Do the Election Security Documents Say About Chinese Interference in U.S. Elections?
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on July 22, 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 Do the Election Security Documents Say About Chinese Interference in U.S. Elections?
Introduction
The Trump administration on Thursday, July 16, released intelligence products and other do more
On the Senate Floor, Warner Unveils Comprehensive AI Agenda Focused on Impact on the Economy, National Security, Competition, and American Workers
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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On the Senate Floor, Warner Unveils Comprehensive AI Agenda Focused on Impact on the Economy, National Security, Competition, and American Workers
Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered a speech on the Senate floor unveiling his new "Framework for America's AI Future," a comprehensive legislative agenda to establish the rul more
Peters Presses Defense Secretary Hegseth on Iran War as Pentagon Requests Additional $70 Billion
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Peters Presses Defense Secretary Hegseth on Iran War as Pentagon Requests Additional $70 Billion
Defense Department Funding Request Comes Amid the Trump Administration's Shifting Military Goals and Lack of Clear Winning Strategy
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Following the Department of Defense's request for an additional nearly $70 billion for the ongoing war in Iran, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) pressed Def more
Rep. Sykes Slams Republican Budget Scheme That Adds Billions to Deficit for Trump's War and Voter Suppression Efforts While Ignoring Rising Costs for Ohio Families
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Rep. Sykes Slams Republican Budget Scheme That Adds Billions to Deficit for Trump's War and Voter Suppression Efforts While Ignoring Rising Costs for Ohio Families
Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) voted against Republicans' $95 billion budget resolution that sets up more funding for President Trump's deadly and unpopular war with Iran, adds billions to the national more
Rep. Van Epps Secures Major Legislative Victories in FY27 NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Rep. Van Epps Secures Major Legislative Victories in FY27 NDAA
Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) released the following statement after four of his amendments were included in the House's version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
HONOR Gold Star Families Act Amendment
Rep. Van Epps stated, "I am proud that core provisions of my HONOR Gold Star Fam more
Sen. Hassan: Data - Families Have Had to Spend $3,500+ More on Everyday Essentials Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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NEW DATA: Families Have Had to Spend $3,500+ More on Everyday Essentials Under President Trump
New State and Congressional District Fact Sheets on Rising Costs Under Trump
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American families have had to spend $3,500+ more since President Trump took office last year, per new data released today by the Joint Economic Committee more
Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on State of Iran War, Refuses to Write Trump a Blank Check to Fund Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Senator Murray Grills Hegseth on State of Iran War, Refuses to Write Trump a Blank Check to Fund Iran War
Today--at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on President Trump's supplemental funding request for the Iran war, more Pentagon funding, and other requests--U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appr more
Ala. Commerce Dept.: Day 1 - State Bringing Energy to Farnborough International Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 22 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news:
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Day 1: Alabama bringing energy to Farnborough International Airshow
LONDON, England - The Farnborough International Airshow kicked off Monday and Alabama is stepping up its presence and energy level at the biennial aviation and defense showcase.
The state's delegation, led by Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair and Liz Filmore, Governor Kay Ivey's chief of staff, includes dozens of loca more
Amo Secures Win for Small Businesses, Condemns GOP Bill for Enabling Trump's War in Iran and Failing to Bring Down Costs
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Secures Win for Small Businesses, Condemns GOP Bill for Enabling Trump's War in Iran and Failing to Bring Down Costs
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WASHINGTON, DC - TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) sharply criticized the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA) due to the inclusion of an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in discretionary defense spending, part more
Amo Statement on Republicans' Passage of Trump's Third Bad Budget
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Statement on Republicans' Passage of Trump's Third Bad Budget
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Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the Republicans' passage of Trump's Third Bad Budget:
"Trump's latest bad budget runs up another $95 billion on America's credit card to pay for his illegal war of choice in Iran while doing nothing to lower costs, raise wages, meaningfully prot more
Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Secures Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base for the Third Consecutive Year
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Secures Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base for the Third Consecutive Year
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a record $160 million investment for Dyess Air Force Base - $40 million more than last year's record fundin more
Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Nominee Blome Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Donald Blome, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of State for Near Eastern affairs, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Rosen, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the privilege of coming before you today as the President's nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department o more
Barr Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Servicemembers, and Confront Global Threats
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Servicemembers, and Confront Global Threats
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted today in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, legislation that strengthens America's military, supports servicemembers and their families, and ensures the United States is prepared to confront growing threats around the wo more
British Foreign Secretary Issues remarks at ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila
LONDON, England, July 22 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following speech:
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Foreign Secretary's remarks at ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila
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Thank you so much Foreign Minister Trung and can I thank you first of all for your warm welcome today and for Vietnam's excellent support as our country coordinator over the past year, we are extremely grateful to you.
And thank you to Secretary Lazaro and the Philippines for their leadership as A more
Capitol Hill Report, 7-22-26
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Capitol Hill Report, 7-22-26
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Audio from this afternoon's call is available HERE.
Topics include: Iran, the 2020 election, the Save Our Bacon Act, tariffs, the Iowa gubernatorial race and Grassley's 99 county meetings.
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Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-7-22-26 more
Castor Opposes Blank Check for Iran War in Extreme Defense Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Castor Opposes Blank Check for Iran War in Extreme Defense Spending Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the extreme fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill:
"The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) typically is a bipartisan commitment to our armed forces and the men and women who defend our country. Unfortunately, extreme politicians in more
Congressman Allen Secures Legislative Solution to Halt EAMC Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Allen Secures Legislative Solution to Halt EAMC Changes
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of War (DoW).
Included in H.R. 8800, and secured by Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12), is leg more
Congressman Cohen Says Congress Shouldn't Give $70 Billion More for a Failed War in Iran While Trump Refuses to Pay Taxes on His Crypto Earnings
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Says Congress Shouldn't Give $70 Billion More for a Failed War in Iran While Trump Refuses to Pay Taxes on His Crypto Earnings
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In a floor speech, tells Trump: "Bring your chips to the table."
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) went to the House floor this morning to make a speech condemning the Donald Trump-Pete Hegseth war against Iran and its exorbitant expense.
I more
Congressman Cohen Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Votes No on National Defense Authorization Act
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Bloated, irresponsible spending by Hegseth on an unnecessary war linked to a SAVE Trump voting bill
WASHINGTON -Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today voted against the massive, $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which included the SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, a major Tr more
Congressman Garcia Votes Against NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Garcia Votes Against NDAA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on his vote against the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"Today, I voted against giving Trump and Hegseth $1.15 trillion dollars to continue the cruel and illegal wars they have launched without authorization from Congress or the support of the American more
Congressman Harris Applauds House Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Harris Applauds House Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) applauded House passage of, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the annual legislation that sets national defense policy and authorizes funding for the United States military.
"The first and foremost responsibility of the fed more
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman McCormick Helps Pass FY27 NDAA, Secures Key Georgia Priorities
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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 ( H.R. 8800 ), passing it out of the House of Representatives this afternoon in a XXX-XXX vote.
The annual defense bill authorizes funding, policies, and priorities to strengthe more
Congressman Rogers Supports Rebuilding America's Arsenal of Freedom with U.S. Production
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rogers Supports Rebuilding America's Arsenal of Freedom with U.S. Production
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2027, H.R. 8800, authorizing federal funds for military upgrades and restoration, personnel policies, industrial base reforms, and national security priorities.
"The cornerstone of America's mi more
Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Strengthen America's Military Through FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Tim Moore Votes to Strengthen America's Military Through FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that ensures America's military readiness and sets defense policy for the coming year. The FY27 NDAA authorizes funds to revitalize our defense more
Congressman Valadao Votes to Strengthen Our Nation's Defense Capabilities
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Valadao Votes to Strengthen Our Nation's Defense Capabilities
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes funding for all discretionary military programs and activities, including personnel, operations, maintenance, procurement, r more
Congresswoman Hoyle Votes No on the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Hoyle Votes No on the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
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Cites lack of transparency, oversight and accountability for Department of Defense
Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Hoyle voted against H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027. This year's NDAA authorizes more than $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon.
Rep. Hoyle released more
Congresswoman Tenney Applauds House Passage of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Applauds House Passage of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that authorizes $1.15 trillion to strengthen America's national defense, support servicemembers, rebuild the defense industrial base, and adva more
Crow Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Crow Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting against the annual National Defense Authorization Act on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:
"I cannot support a bill to give Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth o more
Crow Statement on Republican Budget Bill
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Crow Statement on Republican Budget Bill
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after his vote against the Republican budget bill:
"Republicans keep telling us we can't afford to lower the cost of healthcare, food, and housing. Yet they can magically find nearly $100 billion more
Crow Statement on War Powers Resolution Vote
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Crow Statement on War Powers Resolution Vote
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in advance of a House vote on his War Powers Resolution, along with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), to disapprove of President Trump's more
Daines to USTR Greer: Repeal Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions, Protect Montana Mining Jobs
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Daines to USTR Greer: Repeal Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions, Protect Montana Mining Jobs
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. They discussed repealing the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions and the importance of countering Russian dumping of palladium and supporting Montana miners.
Watch the more
DeLauro Votes "No" on President Trump's Trillion-Dollar Defense Authorization Bill that Puts Partisanship over Protecting Americans
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Votes "No" on President Trump's Trillion-Dollar Defense Authorization Bill that Puts Partisanship over Protecting Americans
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WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2027, annual legislation that sets the Department of Defense's policies and authorizes annu more
Deluzio to Vote 'No' on Defense Bill Increasing Funding for Reckless Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio to Vote 'No' on Defense Bill Increasing Funding for Reckless Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -After initially voting against the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House Armed Services Committee, Navy and Iraq War veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) will again vote 'no' on the NDAA in today's House Floor vote. The Pennsylvania Congressman's opposition stems from se more
Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Amid Alleged DOJ Bulk Data Rule Violations
DALLAS, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Amid Alleged DOJ Bulk Data Rule Violations
By Tim Newman, Richard Weber, Brianne Wylie
A federal judge in Illinois recently declined to dismiss a class action complaint in part because the plaintiff had sufficiently alleged violation of the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Bulk Data Rule. The court held the violations triggered the crime/tort more
Following Warnock Effort, IRS Increases Mileage Reimbursement Rate
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Following Warnock Effort, IRS Increases Mileage Reimbursement Rate
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Last month, Senator Reverend Warnock urged the Internal Revenue Service to increase the standard mileage reimbursement rate and give a bigger tax deduction to Georgia's gig workers and independent contractors
This adjustment benefits millions of independent contractors and gig workers who often drive thousands of miles a ye more
Guthrie Votes in Favor of House FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Guthrie Votes in Favor of House FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2027 (NDAA). This legislation would authorize $1.15 trillion in discretionary defense spending, matching President Trump's presidential budget request. At its c more
Heinrich Presses Top Trump Administration Officials on Strategy to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Lower Energy Costs, & Provide Relief for American Producers and Farmers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Presses Top Trump Administration Officials on Strategy to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Lower Energy Costs, & Provide Relief for American Producers and Farmers
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WASHINGTON - This week, at a U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to review President Trump's supplemental budget request, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) pressed top Trump administration officials o more
Hostilities Continue in the Middle East, Raising Oil and Gasoline Prices
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Hostilities Continue in the Middle East, Raising Oil and Gasoline Prices
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Key Takeaways
1 Hostilities have been increasing in the Middle East as the United States and Iran continue their attacks, raising oil and gasoline prices.
2 Brent oil prices rose over $90 per barrel but settled slightly lower, and U.S. gasoline prices reached an average of $4 per gallon on July 20.
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House Passes Strong Provision Banning Foreign Adversaries from Joining U.S. Military
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Strong Provision Banning Foreign Adversaries from Joining U.S. Military
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WASHINGTON -Today, the Targeted Restrictions Upholding Service Trustworthiness (TRUST) Act, legislation championed by Representative Dale Strong, was included as an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House by a vote of 213 to 207.
The TRUST Act address more
HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE REVIEW TRUMP SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURE, DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH, COMMITTEE REVIEW TRUMP SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR AGRICULTURE, DEFENSE
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Senate Appropriations Committee Assesses $11.1B Request for Ag Assistance, $70B for Defense Readiness
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Agriculture Secretary Rollins About Continued Assistance Payments for Farmers.
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Defense Secretary Hegseth on Supplemental Fund more
ICYMI: ON HOUSE FLOOR, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST "RECKLESS, COSTLY" WAR IN IRAN, REFUSES TO GIVE PETE HEGSETH A $1.5 TRILLION BLANK CHECK
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: ON HOUSE FLOOR, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST "RECKLESS, COSTLY" WAR IN IRAN, REFUSES TO GIVE PETE HEGSETH A $1.5 TRILLION BLANK CHECK
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On House Floor, Congressman Pat Ryan Speaks Out Against "Reckless, Costly" War in Iran, Refuses to Give Pete Hegseth a $1.5 Trillion Blank Check
Congressman Ryan - an Iraq war combat veteran and the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy more
Institute for Fiscal Studies: First-quarter Borrowing Figures Reflect Higher Inflation and Highlight Fiscal Challenges for the Incoming Chancellor
LONDON, England, July 22 -- The Institute for Fiscal Studies issued the following news release:
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First-quarter borrowing figures reflect higher inflation and highlight fiscal challenges for the incoming Chancellor
New ONS data show that higher-than-expected inflation pushed up government spending more than revenues between April and June.
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Nick Ridpath, Research Economist at IFS, said:
"Today's ONS borrowing figures show that in the first quarter of the financial year, the governmen more
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Chief Economist Thiru Issues Statement Responding to Labor Market Figures Released by Office for National Statistics
LONDON, England, July 22 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement on July 21, 2026, by chief economist Suren Thiru responding to labor market figures released by the Office for National Statistics:
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"These figures point to a fragile labour market, with soaring employment taxes and the economic turbulence sparked by the Iran war pushing some firms to limit recruitment and cut pay awards.
"While slowing pay growth suggests that any secon more
Jamie Ager "Running for Congress to Ensure our Mountains Remain a Great Place to Farm"
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Jamie Ager "Running for Congress to Ensure our Mountains Remain a Great Place to Farm"
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Spectrum News : "Democrats may have their best chance of winning the seat in years"
As Election Day nears, Jamie Ager is gaining momentum in the race for North Carolina's 11th Congressional district, building bridges with the communities he knows best: farmers.
Last week, Ager launched Far more
Jayapal Statement on Vote Against Increasing the Pentagon Budget
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Statement on Vote Against Increasing the Pentagon Budget
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement after voting 'NO' on the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would provide $1.15 trillion to the military -an increase of $260 billion from FY2026, as Congressional Republicans are also separately planning more
Kamlager-Dove Statement on Republicans' America Last Budget
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on Republicans' America Last Budget
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement after voting against the budget framework for a third reconciliation package:
"Gas is still $6 per gallon in California. The cost of groceries continues to rise. Eight million Americans have lost health care because of Republican cuts. more
Kelly votes for FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, votes for service member pay raise
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly votes for FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, votes for service member pay raise
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive package of legislation to support the U.S. military and its service members.
"President Trump and congressional Republicans have promised to restore greatness more
Larson Opposes Defense Bill that Fails to End Illegal War in Iran and Advances MAGA Culture War Agenda
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Opposes Defense Bill that Fails to End Illegal War in Iran and Advances MAGA Culture War Agenda
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), after House Republicans refused to consider amendments to rein in Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth's abuses of power at the Pentagon, including their illegal war more
Larson Votes Against Republican Budget that Funds Illegal Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Votes Against Republican Budget that Funds Illegal Iran War
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against House Republicans' budget resolution, which includes $73 billion to fund Trump's illegal war in Iran, and $10 billion to advance the so-called "SAVE America Act," which would make it harder for millions of women, people of color, students, and active-duty tro more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: "REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN'T FEED THE POOR"
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: "REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN'T FEED THE POOR"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to using taxpayer dollars to meet the needs of the more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: "REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN'T FEED THE POOR"
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR AHEAD OF RECONCILIATION VOTE: "REPUBLICAN EXTREMISTS APPARENTLY HAVE MONEY FOR WARS, BUT CAN'T FEED THE POOR"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, where he emphasized that House Democrats are committed to using taxpayer dollars to meet the needs of the American people over incre more
Markey Decries Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal: "Irresponsible and Dangerous"
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey Decries Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal: "Irresponsible and Dangerous"
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Senator Rubio was against Saudi nuclear deal before Secretary Rubio was for it
Washington (July 22, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, today released the following statement on Trump's deal with Saudi Arabia that would open the door t more
Maryland Gas Prices Surge to $4.12 as Trump Doubles Down on His Deadly and Unpopular War With Iran
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 22 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Maryland Gas Prices Surge to $4.12 as Trump Doubles Down on His Deadly and Unpopular War With Iran
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In response, Maryland Democratic Party Chair Steurat Pittman released the following statement:
"Donald Trump has the power to end his deadly and costly war with Iran, which continues to claim the lives of U.S. servicemembers and send prices soaring -yet he chooses not to. As a result, Maryland wor more
McCaul Discusses Iran Conflict at Hearing with Ambassador Waltz
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Discusses Iran Conflict at Hearing with Ambassador Waltz
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WASHINGTON - At today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus of the committee -discussed the need to unleash the full power of the U.S. military in Iran and asked U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz about the role the UN is playing in the conflict.Click to wat more
Moran Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Troops and Their Families
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Moran Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Troops and Their Families
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Today, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA) to strengthen and support America's military. This bipartisan bill authorizes spending for national defense, delivers a pay raise for servicemembers, rebuilds America's defense industrial base, more
My Statement on H.R.8800, The 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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My Statement on H.R.8800, The 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
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Just a few years ago, the idea of voting against the National Defense Authorization Act would have been nearly unfathomable to me. For more than six decades, Congress understood that our national defense demanded serious, sober and bipartisan work. It still does. Even as Congress grew more divided, members of both parti more
Newhouse Votes to Support Our Warfighters, Maintain Peace Through Strength
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Newhouse Votes to Support Our Warfighters, Maintain Peace Through Strength
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Press Release
: July 22, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation passed by a vote of 216-212.
" In order to ac more
Omar, Pocan, Co-Chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slam Trump's Immoral Defense Budget
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Omar, Pocan, Co-Chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slam Trump's Immoral Defense Budget
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"Today, we voted NO on the National Defense Authorization Act because Congress cannot contin more
PASSED BY THE HOUSE: Ezell Votes to Strengthen America's Military
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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PASSED BY THE HOUSE: Ezell Votes to Strengthen America's Military
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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that strengthens America's military, supports service members and t more
Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities - Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Member more
Rep. Chu Votes No on FY2027 NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu Votes No on FY2027 NDAA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) voted against H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027, which passed the House by a vote of 216-212. Rep. Chu released the following statement:
"This year's NDAA gives President Trump a $1.15 trillion blank check to continue his illegal, destabilizing, and deeply unpopular war in more
Rep. Cisneros Votes No on NDAA That Props up Right-Wing Culture Wars and Requests $1.15 Trillion Blank Check
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cisneros Votes No on NDAA That Props up Right-Wing Culture Wars and Requests $1.15 Trillion Blank Check
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31), released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act:
"For over 60 years, the NDAA has been a bipartisan collaboration. Both parties have come together to support our nation's most val more
Rep. Craig Statement Ahead of Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Statement Ahead of Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement ahead of her vote against the Republican-led National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
"While I appreciate that there are many important provisions in this legislation that I wholeheartedly support, like a pay raise for our t more
Rep. Foushee Votes Against Wasteful Budget Resolution Which Lays Groundwork for Republican Reconciliation Package
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Foushee Votes Against Wasteful Budget Resolution Which Lays Groundwork for Republican Reconciliation Package
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WASHINGTON, DC (July 22, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) voted against H.Con.Res.113, a Republican Budget Resolution which attempts to begin the Reconciliation process.
"While over 8 million Americans have already lost health insurance coverage and over more
Rep. Grijalva Statement on House Passage of Additional Funding for Iran War and the National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Grijalva Statement on House Passage of Additional Funding for Iran War and the National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed bills today to spend an additional $73 billion for the war in Iran, and to allocate an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in funding for the Departm more
Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on the House 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on the House 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
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July 22, 2026
Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement after voting against the House-drafted version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA):
"Historically, the NDAA has been a bipartisan bill that receives overwhelming support from Democ more
Rep. Mullin Opposes Republicans' Bloated Defense Budget, Trump's Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin Opposes Republicans' Bloated Defense Budget, Trump's Iran War
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Washington, D.C. - Instead of helping families here at home, Republicans want to spend billions more in taxpayer dollars on Trump's illegal and unpopular war with Iran, further balloon the national debt, and make it harder for Americans to vote - that's why I voted NO on the National Defense Authorization Act.
I refuse more
Rep. Peters Statement on FY27 NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Peters Statement on FY27 NDAA
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which would arm the Department of Defense with $1.15 trillion next year.
"Just this week, Secretary Hegseth said that we've spent over $37 billion on President Trump's war-of-choice more
Rep. Roy Votes Against Bloated $1.15 Trillion NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Roy Votes Against Bloated $1.15 Trillion NDAA
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July 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 ( H.R. 8800 ).
"While this year's National Defense Authorization Act takes some important steps toward restoring the Pentagon's focus on its core mission of defen more
Rep. Roy Votes for Budget Resolution to Advance SAVE America Act Through Reconciliation
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Roy Votes for Budget Resolution to Advance SAVE America Act Through Reconciliation
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July 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting for H. Con. Res. 113, the budget resolution required to unlock the reconciliation process.
"While far from perfect, I voted in favor of this budget resolution because it is an important step in getting more
Rep. Sewell Votes Against House Republicans' Partisan Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sewell Votes Against House Republicans' Partisan Defense Authorization Bill
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) voted against House Republicans' Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after Republicans loaded the traditionally bipartisan legislation with partisan provisions unrelated to America's national security, including voter suppression legislatio more
Rep. Watson Coleman Votes Against Wasteful Budget Reconciliation Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Votes Against Wasteful Budget Reconciliation Resolution
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July 22, 2026
Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, voted against a bad Republican budget bill (H. Con. Res. 113) that would use taxpayer dollars to pay for the Trump administration's mistakes abroad while also investing in new ways to disenfranchise vote more
Representative Derek Tran Issues Statement on National Defense Authorization Act of 2027
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Derek Tran Issues Statement on National Defense Authorization Act of 2027
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following the House of Representatives' vote on the National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 (NDAA).
"The National Defense Authorization Act has long been a bipartisan process that prioritizes our national security and the health more
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Issues Statement at Hearing on Treasury Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing for Francis Brooke be deputy secretary, Erin Browne to be under secretary, and Sriprakash Kothari and George McMaster to be assistant secretaries of the Treasury:
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The Finance Committee returns this morning to consider a slew of unqualified Trump nominees.
All four of today's nominees have been chosen to serve at the Treasu more
Senator Marshall: AI Will Not Replace Us--It Will Assist Us
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: AI Will Not Replace Us--It Will Assist Us
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Senator Marshall At Semafor's World of Work Event with Burgess Everett
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Burgess Everett at Semafor'sWorld of Work event to discuss his Patients Deserve Price Tags Act and lowering the cost of health care for Americans, AI use in health care, how AI will affect the workfor more
Statement situation Middle East
SCHIPOL, The Netherlands, July 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines posted the following news:
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Statement situation Middle East
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Update July 22, 11:10 AM
KLM will not operate flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including September 6.
Update July 1, 12:00 PM
KLM will not operate flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including August 23.
Update June 16, 1:00 PM
KLM will not operate flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including A more
The Case Against Eli Crane
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Eli Crane
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"Eli Crane has betrayed rural Arizona. From voting to gut health care to supporting a reckless war of choice in Iran, Crane is wildly out of step with what rural Arizonans want and need from their representative. Jonathan Nez is a bipartisan leader running to give rural communities a voice. He will work with anyone to lower costs, improve health care, a more
The Case Against Juan Ciscomani
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Juan Ciscomani
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"Take it from Juan Ciscomani himself: he has repeatedly voted to hurt his own constituents. Southern Arizonans deserve a representative who keeps their word and is loyal to the working families they represent, not to D.C. party leaders. Former Marine Corps Drill Instructor JoAnna Mendoza is a patriot who's dedicated her life to serving her country. more
TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Opposes Additional Funding for War in Iran, Speaks on House Floor
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Opposes Additional Funding for War in Iran, Speaks on House Floor
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Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke on the House Floor against the nearly $100 billion request by the Trump administration for the war in Iran.
Video of her remarks can be found here, and a transcript can be found below:
Congresswoman Escobar: Thank you, Mr. Ranking Member [Bre more
Watson Coleman Votes to Reject Partisan National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Watson Coleman Votes to Reject Partisan National Defense Authorization Act
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July 22, 2026
Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027:
Today I voted against a defense authorization bill that once again puts partisan politics ahead of our more
Welch Shares New Data Showing Families in Vermont Have Been Forced to Pay $3,700+ More Because of Trump's Reckless Economic Policies
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Shares New Data Showing Families in Vermont Have Been Forced to Pay $3,700+ More Because of Trump's Reckless Economic Policies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) shows Vermont households have been forced to spend at least $3,700 more on everyday essentials because of the Trump Administration's reckless economic policies.
Democrats on the Joint Economic Com more
Case Calls On President To Once Again Extend Jones Act Waiver To Address Severe Risk Of Disruption Of Critical Energy Supplies To Hawaii Resulting From Ongoing Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Case Calls On President To Once Again Extend Jones Act Waiver To Address Severe Risk Of Disruption Of Critical Energy Supplies To Hawaii Resulting From Ongoing Iran War
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(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (Hawai'i-First) asked President Trump to grant another 60-day extension of the current waiver of the Jones Act, citing continued global shipping disruptions, constrained fuel supply chains more
Chairman Aguilar: Republicans are choosing a war over healthcare for the American people.
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
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Chairman Aguilar: Republicans are choosing a war over healthcare for the American people.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle held a press conference calling out Republicans' budget bill for bankrolling Trump's reckless war with Iran and failing to lower costs for working families. You can watch more
DEJA VU: Gas Prices Spike Again As Husted Voted 11 Times To Continue The War in Iran
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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DEJA VU: Gas Prices Spike Again As Husted Voted 11 Times To Continue The War in Iran
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ASSOCIATED PRESS : US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
Prices have skyrocketed in Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo
COLUMBUS, OHIO -Gas prices have spiked again in Ohio due to the endless war in Iran that has claimed the lives of three more U.S. service members since Frida more
Gillibrand Grills Hegseth On Iran War Lies, Skyrocketing Costs
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Grills Hegseth On Iran War Lies, Skyrocketing Costs
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Gillibrand To Hegseth: "You Are Asking For Unlimited Money For Bombs When People Can't Feed Their Families"
**Watch Her Questioning Here **
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Appropriations, Intelligence, and Armed Services Committees, grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Trump more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins National Report on Newsmax to Discuss Iran and the SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins National Report on Newsmax to Discuss Iran and the SAVE America Act
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Washington -Today, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined National Report on Newsmax to discuss the latest in Iran and the SAVE America Act.
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Partial Transcript
Hagerty on more
On WJR, Haley Stevens Rips Trump's Iran War: "We're paying the price as Michiganders"
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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On WJR, Haley Stevens Rips Trump's Iran War: "We're paying the price as Michiganders"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an interview with WJR's Kevin Dietz, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens blasted President Donald Trump's handling of the war with Iran, accusing the administration of dragging the United States into another Middle East conflict without congressional approval, without briefing lawmakers, more
Padilla Blasts Trump Administration for Leaving Disaster Survivors Behind
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Blasts Trump Administration for Leaving Disaster Survivors Behind
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WATCH : Padilla: "Disasters do not distinguish between red states and blue states - and when it comes to disaster aid, neither should Congress"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) testified at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to raise concerns over President Trump's recent supplemental more
Reed Questions Hegseth on DOD Iran War & Notes That DOD Has Plenty of Money but Lacks Right Priorities, Strategy, & Civilian Leadership
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Questions Hegseth on DOD Iran War & Notes That DOD Has Plenty of Money but Lacks Right Priorities, Strategy, & Civilian Leadership
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WATCH: Video of Sen. Reed at Appropriations Committee hearing
WASHINGTON, DC - Noting that President Trump rushed the nation into an unauthorized war with Iran; failed to plan for the most obvious contingencies; and has yet to achieve any of the objectives us more
Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following Government Spending Bill Vote
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following Government Spending Bill Vote
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement regarding her vote against the government spending bill, known as the Continuing Resolution.
"Oregonians are struggling with the affordability crisis, and Trump's illegal war of choice with Iran is only making it worse. Despite th more
Schatz Presses Secretary Hegseth On Failure To Achieve Trump's Iran War Goals
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz Presses Secretary Hegseth On Failure To Achieve Trump's Iran War Goals
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WASHINGTON - During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on a supplemental budget request, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Trump administration's failure to meet the goals it set out at the beginning of the war in Iran, including regime change and destroying Iran's more
Sen. Ossoff Statement on 4 Servicemembers Killed in Action in Iran
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Statement on 4 Servicemembers Killed in Action in Iran
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Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement.
"I express on behalf of all Georgians our state's unified condolences and grief for the families of the four killed in action and our hope for a swift recovery for the nearly 100 wounded over the last two weeks. We also express our immense gratitude more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: "That's So Much Money" - Senate Democrats "Dominate" Second Quarter Fundraising, Outraising GOP Opponents "4 to 1"
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"THAT'S SO MUCH MONEY" - Senate Democrats "Dominate" Second Quarter Fundraising, Outraising GOP Opponents "4 to 1"
POLITICO Playbook: "The main takeaway from the FEC filings: Democrats continue to rake in cash across some of the most pivotal Senate races, outpacing their GOP counterparts several times over"
National Journal's Kirk Bado: "Dem contenders outraised Republicans on average more
