WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * FCC Finds Shocking Amount of Fraud in its Lifeline Program By Nate Norris If the current Affordable Care Act debate has shown us anything, it's that Americans stand staunchly opposed to having their hard-earned income taxed to fund fraudulent, wasteful, and in some cases necrotic ends. FCC Chairman Brenden Carr shares this sentiment and has demonstrated that he stands with everyday Americans by announcing   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * New Census Migration Data Shows Americans Moving From High- to Low-Tax States By Patrick Gleason The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its annual report on state-to-state migration, which looks at how population changed from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025. In addition to showing national population growth of 1.8 million people, which amounts to a 0.5 percent increase, the new Census docume  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and companies have announced private contributions to the  more

BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 2 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news: * * * Brisbane dinosaur fossil is Australia's oldest * Key points * The dinosaur fossil is the first to be confirmed as found in an Australian capital city. * Professor Bruce Runnegar found it 68 years ago when he was a high school student but it was never formally recorded. * The fossil has travelled across the world as part of Professor Runnegar's teaching collection. University of Queensland   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Holds Press Conference on ICE Brutality and Lawlessness * Camarillo, CA - Yesterday, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) held a press conference outside of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Camarillo. Joined by faith leaders, community organizers, and fellow elected officials, Congresswoman Brownley condemned the brutality of U.S. Department of Homeland Secu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP to open temporary Calexico pedestrian facility * CALEXICO, Calif. -U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials announced the implementation of a temporary pedestrian facility at the Calexico West Port of Entry. The temporary facility is scheduled to open Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Located one block east of the current pedestrian crossing areas,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. ACS-62) on Jan. 28, 2026, by Lydia R Anderson, Tayelor Valerio and Chanell Washington entitled "Social and Economic Characteristics of Currently Unmarried Women With a Recent Birth: 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This report looks at the socioeconomic characteristics of unmarried women in 2023 who had given birth in the last year. While the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) provides d  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 31 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued the following news release: * * * Ensuring Accountability for Environmental Damage: UN showcases good practices in pollution remediation and liability regimes for industrial disasters The United Nations Global Seminar on Early Warning, Pollution Remediation and Environmental Liability delivered a clear message: mechanisms must be in place to prevent, minimize and remedy damage caused by technological and   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Applauds Attorney General Bonta for Suing Rady Children's Hospital Illegal Termination of Transgender Health Care * January 30, 2026 CONTACT: Jorge Reyes Salinas, Equality California PHONE: (213) 355-3057 / MOBILE: (213) 355-3057 / EMAIL: press@eqca.org SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced that the California Department of Transportation has reached a final decision regarding the I-680 Northbound Express Lane completion project. This initiative aims to close gaps in the express lane network within Contra Costa County, California, by constructing a lane from Livorna Road to State Route 242. The project involves a partnership between Caltrans and the Contra Costa Transportat  more

HONG KONG, Feb. 1 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Discovery: Natural Magnetic Materials Control Light in Unprecedented Ways * Imagine shining a flashlight into a material and watching the light bend backward - or in an entirely unexpected direction - as if defying the law of physics. This phenomenon, known as negative refraction, could transform imaging, telecommunications, and countless other technologies. Now, a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * Taxpayers File Appeal in Suit Against California's Retroactive Taxation National Taxpayers Union (NTU) on Thursday announced an appeal filed on behalf of California taxpayers against a retroactive and confusing business tax. The case, National Taxpayers Union v. California Franchise Tax Board, et al., Cal. Sup. Ct. Sacramento Case No. C24CV016118, challenges California Revenue and Taxation  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * What Are Sanctuary Cities? Definitions, legal boundaries, and the range of local immigration enforcement policies What "Sanctuary City" Means By Austin Milks "Sanctuary city" is not a legal term. There is no single official definition. The phrase is commonly used to describe cities, counties, or states that restrict the extent to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Join Amicus Brief Urging Ninth Circuit Court to Affirm Critical Protections for Children in Immigration Detention * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined a group of 24 other Senators in filing an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals urging the Court to upho  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP. MIKE THOMPSON, JOINED BY 1500+ ACROSS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, CALLS FOR NOEM IMPEACHMENT AND CUTS TO ICE FUNDING * Woodland, CA -This week, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) was joined by over 1500 community members in Napa and Woodland to protest ICE's rogue actions in Minneapolis and call for action. Thompson organized these events following the recent fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens -R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Ro Khanna Presses Noem and ICE Acting Director Over Alarming Conditions He Observed at the California City Detention Facility * Washington, DC -Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) sent a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd M. Lyons demanding immediate production of records and explanations for the unacceptable cond  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration issued a notice identifying the laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities (IITFs) currently certified to meet federal standards for workplace drug testing. These facilities are required to maintain strict standards to conduct drug and specimen validity tests for federal agencies. Under the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Appropriations Package, Short-Term Homeland Security Funding * Measure Heads Back to the House for Final Consideration ***Click here to download audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - By a vote of 71 to 29, the U.S. Senate passed a package of bipartisan Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bills, completing nearly 92% of the appropriations process. Today's vote delivers on President Donald   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Votes Against Additional Funding for Department of Homeland Security without Statutory Reforms * Watch the Senator's full statement here. Washington, D.C. -Tonight, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following video statement after voting against additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without  more

MENLO PARK, California, Jan. 30 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following Q&A with Alberto Salleo, deputy director for science and technology: * * * Zooming in, zooming out: Q&A with SLAC's Deputy Director for Science & Technology Alberto Salleo * Key takeaways: * Less than a year into his new role as SLAC's deputy lab director for science and technology and chief research officer, Salleo is leaning into his penchant for making connections across the broad landscape o  more