WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Twenty attorneys general and Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opposing the agency's proposed rule on the legal standard applicable to supervisory designation proceedings. The letter emphasizes concerns that the proposed changes could severely limit the Bureau's authority to oversee nonbank financial institutions, placing millions of consumers at greater risk of financial harm. The le  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- A coalition of 44 state and regional banking associations representing thousands of community banks has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) applauding their efforts to address the growing issue of payments fraud, which has become a pressing challenge for community banks. The ICBA emphasizes that community banks are in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks Responds to Trump Using His Shutdown to Fire MORE Civil Servants * September 25, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after the Trump Administration instructed federal agencies Wednesday night to prepare for mass layoffs if the government shuts down Oct. 1, after federal funding runs out. "This is exactly why President Trump a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * AquaStar (USA) Corp Recalls AquaStar Raw Shrimp Skewers Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: September 23, 2025 FDA Publish Date: September 25, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Shellfish Contaminants Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination Company Na  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Autism and Tylenol: Exploring the Evidence on Acetaminophen in Pregnancy * Margaret McCarthy discusses the genetics of autism, how to interpret associations in health studies, and why medical guidance matters. Recently, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice t hat physicians should minimize patients' use of acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) during pregnancy, citin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC and 19 States Act to Stop a Deceptive Cancer Charity Fundraising Scheme * The Federal Trade Commission, along with 22 agencies from 19 states, stopped a deceptive charity fundraising scheme and its operators who made false or deceptive claims to U.S. donors. Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (Kars) and its operators, Michael Irwin and Lisa Frank, solicited charitable donations nationwide on behalf of United  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on Trump's Shift Regarding Ukraine * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's recent comments (link is external) in support of a Ukrainian victory against Russia: "Donald Trump was right when he said yesterday that a properly armed and resourced Ukraine can win this war and reclaim its o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Those Who Want the Government to Stay Open and Operating Don't Threaten to Purge the Very People Who Make It Work * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in response to a leaked memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that directs federal agencies to draft plans for mass layoffs ahead of a potential government s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Raskin's Remarks During Meeting of the Judicial Conference On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, spoke at the Judicial Conference's meeting. Below are Ranking Member Raskin's remarks, as prepared for delivery. Ranking Member Jamie Raskin Prepared Remarks for  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 25 (TNSrpt) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service posted the following news: * * * Industry Study: AI-Driven Digital Twin Technology Could Improve NOAA's Ability To Integrate Diverse Environmental Observations * NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) has published a study of emerging Artificial Intelligence-driven Earth Observation Digital   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren, Merkley, Van Hollen Press Rubio to Protect Gaza Flotilla Carrying U.S. Citizens * Letter Text (PDF) Boston (September 25, 2025) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to intervene with the Netanyahu government to protect the safety of the civ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren, Merkley, Van Hollen Press Rubio to Protect Gaza Flotilla Carrying U.S. Citizens * Letter Text (PDF) Boston (September 25, 2025) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to intervene with the Netanyahu government to protect the safety of the civilian membe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members, County Executive Fight to Keep Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Open * WASHINGTON -- Monday, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Glenn Ivey, Jamie Raskin, and April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.), and Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy visited the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Beltsville A  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) advocating for enhanced technical assistance to support the implementation of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). This letter, submitted in response to a recent call for comments from HHS, outlines the importance of effective federal support in safeguarding the welfare of Indian children and tribal communities. Maryland DHS emph  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 26 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Cost-Share Grants Available for Fall Manure Transport and Injection The Maryland Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers that cost-share funding is available to help cover expenses associated with hauling all types of manure to fall-planted crop fields with acceptable soil phosphorus levels. Additionally, grants are available to offset costs related to inje  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Announces She Will Introduce Articles of Impeachment Against RFK Jr. * Congresswoman Stevens cites RFK Jr.'s dangerous cuts to medical research, increased costs to healthcare, abuses of power, and ongoing threats to public health after previously calling on Kennedy to resign WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s ongoing efforts to jeopard  more

PASADENA, California, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA-ISRO Satellite Sends First Radar Images of Earth's Surface Preliminary images from the most powerful Earth radar satellite ever launched offer a tantalizing glimpse of the science the mission will be able to deliver. The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) Earth-observing radar satellite's first images of our planet's surface are in, and they offer a glimpse of things to com  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Paving Project to begin at Assateague Island National Seashore Effective Monday, October 6, 2025, Assateague Island National Seashore will launch a major paving project. The National Park Service will repave hard-surfaced parking lots in the Seashore's Maryland District, Old Ferry Landing Road and all Bayside Camping Loops. This work will increase the l  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * NAWCWD cuts the ribbon on Range Control Complex at China Lake * Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division celebrated a major milestone Sept. 23, 2025, cutting the ribbon on the new Range Control Complex at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California. Delivered by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest and its Resident Officer in Charge of Construction China  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Method of addressing ocean acidification passes a first, small-scale test Carefully enhanced wastewater could one day benefit coastal marine resources * The continual rise of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere isn't just changing weather patterns, it's also silently altering the chemistry of the global ocean. As CO2 dissolves into seawater, it forms carbonic acid,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin Statement on Trump Administration's Threat to Continue Mass Firings of Federal Workers During Potential Republican Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's threat to continue mass firings of federal workers during a potential Republican government shutdown: "After illegally sacking tens of thousands o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Schneider Lead Overwhelming Majority of House Democrats in Urging Against Israeli Annexation of West Bank * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) were joined by 176 Members of the House Democratic Caucus in a new letter to Israeli leadership expressing their united strong opposition to Israeli annexation of the West Bank. "We are convinced tha  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Sept. 26 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Sept, 25, 2025: * * * TEDCO Announces "BRIDGE Talks: A Capital Conversation" at 2025 Entrepreneur Expo Panelists to discuss the BRIDGE program and how it has supported their growth * TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the panel "BRIDGE Talks: A Capital Conversation" to take place at the upcoming 2025 Entrepreneur Expo at The Hotel at the U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Trans Maryland, a D.C.-based organization representing the interests of the transgender community, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding its investigation into gender-affirming care for minors. The organization expressed deep concern that the inquiry contradicts established medical consensus and disproportionately impacts a marginalized group already facing significant discrimination. In the letter addressed to the commission, Trans  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * US, French in-flight refueling extends Advanced Hawkeye's reach * The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) achieved a breakthrough in global airpower this summer, successfully refueling mid-air from three French-made tankers - a historic first that dramatically extends the Advanced Hawkeye's reach and for seamless joint operations while providing unprecedented airborne surveillance capabi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on OMB Memo * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), released the following statement on the Trump Administration OMB memo: "President Trump is engaged in mafia-style blackmail, with his threats ultimately harming the American people. He is threateni  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Colleagues Seek Answers from TV Broadcasters After Pulling Kimmel's Show * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) in pressing broadcasters Nexstar and Sinclair for answers as to why Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air and why they are refusing to broadcast his show to their viewers now that i  more