WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * 230+ Groups Call for National Moratorium on New Data Centers Letter to Congress Cites Massive Energy and Water Consumption, Ratepayer Turmoil * In a letter sent to Congress today, more than 230 national, state and local organizations from across the country called for a full nationwide moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers. The letter cites  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency uses AI to predict Air Force's future * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Manpower professionals assigned to the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency are utilizing artificial intelligence to predict how today's decisions could affect the lethality and effectiveness of tomorrow's Air Force. Airmen are developing and te  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Inactivates Security Force Assistance Command * The organization that oversaw the Army's six security force assistance brigades was formally inactivated in a ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Leaders of the Security Force Assistance Command cased the organization's colors in a ceremony Jan. 8, closing a chapter in the Army's effort to provide trimmed dow  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Passage of B-21 Raider Funding for Dyess AFB * Washington, D.C. - This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of legislation securing $1.9 billion for procurement of the B-21 Raider bomber. "The first and most important job of the federal government is to provide for the common defense. That's why House Republicans are prioritizing invest  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Secures Passage of Groundbreaking Cancer Detection Bill This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of his Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. This monumental legislation ensures multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests are covered by Medicare in a timely manner upon approval by the Food and Drug Administ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Administration Wreaks Havoc at Home and Abroad, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Government Spending Bills * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7148 and the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7147, to fund certain federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, an  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 23 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson stands up to woke ideology in the classroom * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 21-state friend-of-the-court brief to defend a South Carolina legal provision prohibiting public schools from teaching students that one race or sex is inherently superior to another, or that an individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Over $6.8 Million in Debt Relief for Disabled Veterans Harmed by Fraudulent VA Assistance Scheme * Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a victory in his lawsuit against VA Claims Insider, LLC ("VACI"). The lawsuit alleged VACI posed as a legitimate veterans' assistance organization while deceptively charging disabled veterans fees for what it represented as   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS AMICUS BRIEF CHALLENGING MILITARIZED AND ILLEGAL DEPLOYMENTS IN MINNESOTA Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * College GameDay Built by The Home Depot closes out historic season with 2.6 million viewers highlighting Hurricanes and Hoosiers * * College GameDay from the CFP National Championship scored 2.6 million viewers * The six postseason GameDay shows delivered 2.4 million average viewers, up 30 percent year-over-year * This season, CGD registered four of the most-vie  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing on How Franchising Empowers Entrepreneurs to Start a Business Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, held a hearing titled "Local Ownership, National Brands: How Franchising is a Pathway to Entrepreneurship" to examine how the franchise b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jake Ellzey Statement on Completion of FY26 Appropriation Process * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Jake Ellzey issued the following statement after the House of Representatives completed work on all twelve Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills: "Completing the appropriations process through regular order is an important responsibility of Congress, and I am encouraged to see the House fulfi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Votes YES to Fund Federal Agencies Ahead of Dangerous Winter Storms * Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement after voting yes to fund federal agencies through the end of September 2026. "Congress has an obligation to fund federal agencies that provide essential public services and resources to all Americans. We ne  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Gives Speech on House Floor Speech on Her Opposition to DHS Funding Bill * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) gave a speech on the House Floor stating her opposition to the DHS Funding Bill. You can find the transcript of her speech below: Mr. Speaker, as a member of the House Homeland Appropriations Subcommittee, I stand today in opposition to this Homeland Appr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Votes to Invest in Our Servicemembers, Fort Bliss As part of the minibus appropriations package, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense funding bill. This legislation invests in Fort Bliss, gives a well-deserved pay raise to servicemembers, and works to grow El Paso's defense manufacturing ecosystem.  "As a member of t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Leger Fernandez Secures Major Wins for NM in Funding Bill, Votes Against ICE Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) secured $8,682,250 in Community Project Funding for New Mexico and delivered key funding victories for the state as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 federal spending minibus covering Transportation and Housing and Urban Dev  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Secures Over $10.8 Million for Community Projects Across Texas 29 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) proudly secured more than $10.8 million in Community Project Funding for Texas's 29th Congressional District in bipartisan appropriations legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The funding directs critical investments into   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2025: * * * CrowdStrike Achieves ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible AI-Powered Cybersecurity Certification accelerates leadership in trusted AI governance, enabling organizations to outpace AI-accelerated threats with speed and control * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has ach  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release: * * * Dallas Fed: Trimmed Mean PCE 2.5 percent for 12 months through November * DALLAS-The Trimmed Mean PCE inflation rate over the 12 months ending in November was 2.5 percent-flat from October-according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The one-month annualized rate of Trimmed Mean PCE inflation was 1.5 percent. The overall personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation rate for Nove  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security Recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month The Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) today observe National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and reaffirm the administration's commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking and protecting victims and survivors. Human Trafficking Preventi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its weekly notification of environmental impact statements filed between Jan. 12, 2026, and Jan. 16, 2026. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission filed a draft supplemental statement for the Hydropower License for the Hells Canyon Hydroelectric Project in Oregon. The public comment period for this project concludes March 2, 2026. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers submitted a draft statement for the Lower Miss  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted a reissuance of an exemption to land disposal restrictions for Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC. This final decision applies to two Class I hazardous waste injection wells at the Greens Bayou Plant located in Houston, Texas. Under the 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the company demonstrated that hazardous constituents will not migrate from the injection zone for as l  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on Jan. 21, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs) address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participation in and implementati  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11274) on Jan. 22, 2026, by legislative attorneys Peter G. Berris and Clay Wild: * * * Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment Introduction From thermal imaging and wiretaps to GPS tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, the emergence of new technologies and their investigative use have sometimes created legal tension with constitutional privacy protec  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council \- Governor Greg Abbott appointed Lindsey Gohlke and reappointed Romey Swanson to the Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The council's duties are to  more

TACOMA, Washington, Jan. 22 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * Grace Youn '13 to Lead Pierce Lecture and Community Master Classes * The University of Puget Sound is proud to announce that Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer Grace Youn '13 will deliver the Spring 2026 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts. The event, titled "The Art of Not Knowing Yet," will take place o n Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in Schneebec  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Houston man convicted of distributing fentanyl that resulted in deaths in two states * HOUSTON - A 25-year local resident has entered a guilty plea to distribution of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl that lead to the deaths of two people, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Antonio Curo admitted he distributed the drug through the U.S. mail to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: As Trump Administration Escalates Aggressive Immigration Crackdown, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Defends Fourth Amendment, Sounds Alarm on Warrantless Raids and Civil Liberties * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) spoke during debate on the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 7147, to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for fiscal year 2026. Congresswoman   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 23 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * ILRC: Only Fix Is to Abolish ICE, an Agency Infected with Cruelty and Lawlessness (Washington)--Recent reports have brought to light an ICE memo wrongly permitting ICE agents, in direct violation of the Constitution, to enter private homes without warrants to unlawfully execute Trump's cruel mass deportation agenda. This rogue agency has now created a means (thro  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Incoming winter storm: Rice experts available to discuss forecast and impacts * As a major winter storm is expected to move into Texas beginning Friday night, bringing icy roads, snow and prolonged subfreezing temperatures across much of the state, Rice University experts are available to provide insight into the storm's impact on transportation, the grid and how it compares with past cold weather events.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Joint Task Force-Bravo receives Denton Delivery in Honduras * SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras. - A C-5M Super Galaxy from the 433rd Airlift Wing Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, delivered 90,000 pounds of humanitarian cargo to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 12, 2026. The shipment contained 33 pallets of medical supplies valued at $28,000 as part of   more

WACO, Texas, Jan. 23 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Jonelle Clark's Message to Coaches: Your Health Is Not Optional | 2026 AFCA Convention * At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Jonelle Clark delivered a powerful and heartfelt message to the coaching profession following the unexpected passing of her husband, UCF offensive line coach Shawn Clark. Speaking directly to the football community, she challenged coaches to recognize that the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Training the Eyes of Artemis KBR Team Prepares Astronauts to Capture Humanity's Return to the Moon * When the Artemis II astronauts launch into space, they won't just be carrying scientific instruments and test equipment. They'll be carrying the responsibility of showing the world humanity's return to the moon. Paul Reich  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Litigators of the Week: Following Up a Record Patent Defense Win for Samsung With Walk-Away Settlement for Applied Materials * Lawyers Adam Alper and Mike De Vries participated in a Q&A as part of The American Lawyer Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" feature. Kirkland was recognized for its recent win for Applied Materials in a lawsuit involving a pair of t  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 24 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * EEOC Rescinds Enforcement Guidance on Harassment By Jim Paretti On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted to rescind its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. The proposal to rescind the guidance was approved two-to-one, with Chair Andrea Lucas (R) and Commissioner Britanny Panuccio (R) voting to repeal the document, and Commissio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Announces January Mobile Office Hours * WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Texas' 8th Congressional District this month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Secur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * National Portrait Gallery Announces Winners of the Seventh Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition and Opening of "The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today" Kameron Neal Receives $25,000 and New Commission as First-Prize Winner of the National Triennial * The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has announced Brooklyn-based artist Kameron Neal as the first-prize winner of the seventh national Ou  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New data-driven 3D chromosome model reveals structural and dynamic features of DNA * Chromosomes are masters of organization. These long strings of DNA fold down into an ensemble of compact structures that keep needed parts of the genome accessible while tucking away those that aren't used as often. Understanding the complexity of these structures has been challenging; chromosomes are large systems, and decip  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Bobby Pulido Believes "God is Nonbinary" Liberal lunatic Bobby Pulido has finally dropped the mask and gone full radical. This week, Pulido endorsed extremist James Talarico, who's competing for second place in the Texas Senate Primary against frontrunner Jasmine Crockett. That means, like Talarico, Pulido believes "God is nonbinary," supports men playing in women's sport  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Chaya Nayak, head of certifications and jobs platform at OpenAI, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America": * * * Thank you, Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee. My name is Chaya Nayak, and I serve as Head of Certifications and the Jobs Platform at OpenAI. In this role, I oversee our efforts to help people build AI skills, demonstr  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 23 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle Advances American AI Innovation and Local Economic Prosperity in New Mexico * Oracle is proud to be the tenant of southern New Mexico's Project Jupiter, a world-class AI data center campus that will bring high-quality jobs, sustainable infrastructure, and long-term economic benefits to Dona Ana County while strengthen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger's Bill to Defend American Property Abroad Passes Full Transportation and Infrastructure Committee This week, critical bipartisan legislation led by Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Rep. Salud Carabajal (CA-24) advanced through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, marking an important step toward protecting American companies operating abroad. The Defending American Pr  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release: * * * Ponzi Schemer Admits Bilking Investors in Missouri, Elsewhere out of $25 Million A former Texas-based investment adviser on Wednesday admitted running a Ponzi scheme that cost investors in Missouri and elsewhere more than $25 million. Siddharth Jawahar, 38, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to three counts of wire fraud. Jawahar ran a  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of Jan. 19, 2026: Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature their storie  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Garcia Demand Answers for Rampant Sexual Abuse and Misconduct Uncovered at FPC Bryan; Announce Congressional Oversight Visit Ranking Members Detail Retaliation Against Whistleblowers and Inmates, Coddling of Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, and Rampant Sexual Abuse By Federal Prison Staff Ranking Members Also  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Votes NO on DHS Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Crockett issued the following statement after voting NO on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, which included an additional $28 billion for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "There's no way I could vote to give ICE more money. Let's be clear: ICE is now one of the wealthiest law enforcement a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Helps Secure Key Rural Health Care Investments in FY26 Government Spending Bills * Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), issued the following statement after the House advanced FY26 government spending bills that include major investments to strengthen health care in South Texas and nationwide: "This is a clear win for patients, providers, and communities that depend on  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Votes to Complete the FY26 Appropriations Process and Restore Fiscal Sanity * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted to advance the final set of FY26 appropriations bills, completing all 12 appropriation bills in the House and restoring fiscal sanity for the American people. "Today, I proudly voted to advance the final set of FY26 appropriations bills, inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Secures $2 Million for Sugar Land Regional Airport Runway Improvement Project * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) voted "YES" to pass H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, which includes $2 million in federal funding for the Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) Runway Improvement Project. Specifically, this funding will be used to rehabilitate SGR's   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murphy Denied Access To DHS Detention Facilities In Texas, Witnesses ICE Lawlessness At Immigration Court, Meets With Detainee Children And Their Families * SAN ANTONIO, TX- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, this week traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to conduct oversight of the facilities DHS is u  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Shareholders Charles C. Dunham, IV, and Adam H. Laughton Earn Board Certification in Health Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization * HOUSTON - Jan. 23, 2026 - Charles C. Dunham, IV, and Adam H. Laughton, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Health Care & FDA Practice, were recently recognized as Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M researchers expose hidden risks of firefighter gear in an effort to improve safety and performance When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could jeopardize their performance and safety. Their gear is bulky, and it may not fit perfectly. Those challenges can include restricted movement, added weight and increased heat str  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M student among 16 nationwide to earn Churchill Scholarship * A Texas A&M University student has been awarded an elite national scholarship granting a full ride to Churchill College in Cambridge, England. Montgomery Bohde '26 is one of only 16 students nationwide to receive the 2026-27 Churchill Scholarship, which provides a generous package of tuition, living stipend and all travel costs to pu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Angling, Boating Organizations Celebrate as MAPOceans Act Advances in House Legislation aims to increase accessibility to saltwater recreational fishing regulations and boater navigation information for marine waters * Today, saltwater anglers, hunters, recreationists, and marine industry advocates joined the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and partner  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 23 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * This Week in #OHGov: "I Believe It Was a Mistake" * Columbus, Ohio- It's been another bad week for Vivek Ramaswamy. Here's what you missed this week as this out of touch billionaire who calls Ohioans " lazy " and " mediocre " continues to prove he has no clue what working families are going through and would continue the same failed policies that have made life more difficult and expensive. Vivek's Medica  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * US Army unveils early Abrams prototype at North American International Auto Show * DETROIT, Michigan - The U.S. Army unveiled the first M1E3 Abrams early prototype at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit recently. This groundbreaking Army-led design, produced in collaboration with Roush, incorporates lessons learned from earlier risk reduct  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news: * * * Business School Expands Professional Certification Access with CeriFi The Cameron School of Business (CSB) at the University of St. Thomas has established a new academic partnership with CeriFi, a national provider of professional finance certification preparation materials, expanding access to industry-aligned learning resources for faculty and students. The partnership provides Cameron   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Kevin Frazier, AI innovation and law fellow at the University of Texas, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America": * * * I. Introduction: The Portfolio Economy Artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably and permanently alter the nature of work.1 Where, how, and to what extent is unknown and, critically, unknowable.2 Economists do not have a definitive t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Kevin Frazier, AI innovation and law fellow at the University of Texas, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) 3. Align federal education and workforce funding with improved skill transparency. Even if Congress were to follow the first two recommendations, there will be an ongoing need to create and share skill evalu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same * News Release 26-014 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1482 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain processed slabs and methods for making same. The products at issue in the investigation are desc  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA students shine at St. Jude research symposium * The University of Texas at Arlington, an R1 research institution, offers undergraduates direct access to high-level scientific work. That commitment was reflected last fall with the selection of three College of Science students to attend the National Symposium for Predoctoral Research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Me  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Blumenthal, Goldman, and 27 Members of Congress Urge Agency Watchdogs to Investigate Trump Administration's Retreat from White-Collar Crime Enforcement * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with Representative Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) led 27 lawmakers in writing to the Inspectors General for the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of State  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * West Virginia joins coalition to protect Section 504 Rule by removing woke Biden-era language that threatened disability funding Today West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is delivering on a promise to protect and return Section 504 to its true purpose--supporting children and adults with disabilities. McCuskey joined a coalition of attorne  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Why California turned to UTA after devastating wildfires * Once the flames are extinguished after a wildfire, the results can have major impacts on water quality. Adnan Rajib, an assistant professor of civil engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, has received a $199,993 RAPID grant from the National Science Foundation to study post-wildfire water quality in Los Angel  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy encourages customers to consider conserving energy as cold weather causes higher wholesale natural gas prices Customers can take action to reduce the impact on their energy bills * As cold weather across a significant portion of the U.S. increases demand for natural gas, Xcel Energy would like its customers to be aware of a short-term increase in the price of wholesale natural gas the company  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 24 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy encourages customers to consider conserving energy as cold weather causes higher wholesale natural gas prices Customers can take action to reduce the impact on their energy bills * As cold weather across a significant portion of the U.S. increases demand for natural gas, Xcel Energy would like its customers to be aware of a short-term increase in the price of wholesale natural gas the company  more