RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Electrify America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release: * * * 2025 Recap: Electrify America Powers EV Drivers to Charge First, Charge Easy, and Charge Forward From surpassing 5,600 chargers in North America to opening two 20+ charger stations, Electrify America delivered a seamless charging experience built for today and ready for tomorrow -- making 2025 another year of progress and innovation for EV drivers. * The large  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Let It R.I.P. (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/26) * THURSDAY, FEB. 19 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Let It R.I.P." (110) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/29/26) Logline: Roxie notices Don is having panic attacks, and he finally comes clean about his past resurfacing. Meanwhile, Cammie begins to face reality when she starts attending a gri  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: Pipe Dreams (2/19) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/22/26) * THURSDAY, FEB. 19 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "Pipe Dreams" (109) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/22/26) Logline: Dixie's worsening polyps push her to take matters into her own hands. Don and Blythe's marriage is put to the test, while Ryan and Samantha reconnect. Stream episodes next d  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network delivers extensive spring sports coverage across baseball, lacrosse and softball * * 140+ live events on ACCN * 750+ additional events available on ACC Network Extra * Comprehensive ACC Championship coverage across all four sports ACC Network (ACCN), the 24/7 national platform dedicated to ACC sports, will deliver an expansive slate of spring sports  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Accolades: UVA No. 4 Among Law Schools in Finance Scholarship Faculty Recognized for Scholarship, Leadership * The University of Virginia is No. 4 among law schools for faculty published in the world's leading finance journals, among other achievements and recognition for members of the Law School community. A new report found that Professors Michal Barzuza, Mitu Gulati and Paul G  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * After 25 Years and Billions in Federal Subsidies, not a Single Train Operating in California Sen. Cruz Investigation Reveals Wasted Federal Funds on California High-Speed Rail * U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a supplemental investigative report examining how, despite billions of doll  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Agreement With Trump Administration To Protect Millions In Education Funding Related To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Accessibility Initiatives * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in securing an agreement with the Trump Administration to prevent it from withholding federal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Alsobrooks, Warren, Quigley, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children As reported in ABC News (https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/warren-slams-kennedys-disregard-child-welfare-amid-immigration/story?id=129861809), U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) along with Representative Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), led over  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. After releasing a 54-page report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. * RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Ranking Member Ron Wyden and Senator Angela Al  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Farmers Appreciate EPA's Science-Based Approach American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on EPA finalizing the registration of dicamba products. "Farmers appreciate the decision by Administrator Lee Zeldin and the EPA to release a new registration and updated label for dicamba, an important herbicide that allows farmers to grow safe and healt  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 904 (Auditions) (2/16) * MONDAY, FEB. 16 8:00-10:00 p.m. EST - American Idol: "904 (Auditions)" (904) Logline: In the final week of auditions, rising stars deliver showstopping performances that stun Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan, setting the stage for Hollywood Week. Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must be logged  more

BURBANK, California, Feb. 6 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * American Idol: 904 (Auditions) (2/22) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/16/26) * SUNDAY, FEB. 22 9:02-11:00 p.m. EST - American Idol: "904 (Auditions)" (904) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/16/26) Logline: In the final week of auditions, rising stars deliver showstopping performances that stun Luke, Lionel, Carrie and Ryan, setting the stage for Hollywood Week. Stream episodes  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * "Watch Wichita Win" Is Lying About Enormous Sales Tax Increase Dennis Hull The proposal to add another 1% sales tax is a big tax increase on Wichita families. On March 3, Wichita voters will decide whether to spike the local sales tax rate to 8.75%, a point and a half higher than the California state sales tax. That nearly billion-dollar tax hike will fulfill many progressive dreams: $150 m  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 6 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: The facts about raw milk * Across the United States, raw milk laws vary widely. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that about 30 states allow some form of raw milk sales, usually limited to direct, on-farm transactions rather than in stores. And 20 states prohibit raw milk sales altogether. Federal law also bans the interstate sale of raw milk, also known as unpasteurized m  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defeats Trump Administration in Court Again, Continues Protecting Over $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Assistance Funding * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a court order that continues blocking the Trump Administration's illegal attempt to freeze over $10 billion in federal funding for childcare and family assistance program  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Agreement Protecting $4.9 Billion in Funding for California Schools * OAKLAND - In a complete and final victory, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced an agreement permanently blocking the U.S. Department of Education's efforts to impose illegal conditions on $4.9 billion in federal education funding to California. In April 2025, the   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Stops Freeze of $10 Billion for Childcare and Assistance to Families * February 6, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after winning a second court order that prevents the Trump administration from carrying out its freeze of over $10 billion in funding for childcare and support for vulnerable families   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES AGREEMENT TO PROTECT K-12 EDUCATION FUNDING * Chicago -Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in securing an agreement with the Trump administration to prevent it from withholding federal funding from state and local education agencies under a new and unlawful certification requirement. The requirement sought to elim  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL STOPS $10 BILLION FREEZE OF CHILD CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today released the following statement after winning a preliminary injunction that prevents the Trump administration from carrying out its freeze of over $10 billion in funding for child care and support for vulnerable families. "This is another win that s  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding Related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives * Agreement Protects Nearly $400 Million in Federal Education Assistance for Connecticut (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in securing an   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs announced the approval of the first amendment to the tribal-state gaming compact between California and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. The agreement governs the operation and regulation of class III gaming activities. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, the BIA is granted a 45-day period to review and either approve or disapprove compacts governing gaming on tribal lands. If BIA takes  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs has announced that the Gabrielino-Tongva Nation filed a documented petition seeking federal acknowledgment as an American Indian Tribe. This filing follows regulatory revisions established to improve transparency and public access to the tribal acknowledgment process. The Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, represented by Sandonne Goad and based in the City of Industry, California, submitted the petition to the Ass  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 3 -- Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto index fund manager, issued the following news: * * * Bitwise Launches Model Portfolio Solutions for Digital Assets Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with more than $15 billion in client assets, announced today the launch of Bitwise Model Portfolio Solutions for Digital Assets. The new model portfolios give financial advisors a thoughtfully designed investment framework to access digital assets in c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Elizabeth Goitein, senior director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Review and Reform: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Executive Accountability": * * * Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ("FISA") allows the government to target foreigners abroad an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Elizabeth Goitein, senior director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Review and Reform: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Executive Accountability": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) A. FBI Violations of Limitations on U.S. Person Queries Congress and the FISA Court hav  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Elizabeth Goitein, senior director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Review and Reform: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Executive Accountability": * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) The government's attempts to bypass Carpenter and to infer consent in the absence of mea  more

FOLSOM, California, Feb. 2 -- The California Independent System Operator issued the following news release: * * * CAISO submits first Assembly Bill 825 report to Legislature and Governor The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has delivered its first report pursuant to Assembly Bill 825, accounting for various 2025 activities undertaken by the ISO. Assembly Bill 825, which was approved by the California Legislature and signed by Gov. Newsom last September, envisions transitioning   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces funding for LA fire survivors to access pre-built housing to further speed recovery and maintain neighborhood character Highlights homes already completed in Palisades and Altadena What you need to know: Governor Newsom is announcing funding that can expand access to prefabricated housing options to speed up rebuilding and recovery in a way that maintains desi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor's Office demands Kristi Noem learn to Google before sending stupid letters: California works with ICE to deport criminals What you need to know: The federal government hasn't picked up 100% of the criminals they claim to be going after. California doesn't block ICE from getting violent criminals. Kristi Noem needs help learning how to Google. * Governor Gavin Newsom's record   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * California celebrates 129 new CHP officers ready to protect and serve the Golden State What you need to know: California Highway Patrol today graduated 129 cadets from the CHP Academy, marking the start of their service as officers protecting communities across California. * Governor Newsom today celebrates the graduation of 129 cadets from the CHP Academy in West Sacramento, who have  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 7 -- The California Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Building an Affordable California Act Hits Key 25% Signature Threshold Ahead of Schedule as Diverse Coalition Lines Up to Support Measure Early momentum and broad coalition reflect strong voter support for reducing our cost of living by cutting red tape and building essential projects faster * Sacramento, CA--Today, the Building an Affordable California Act campaign  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Warns Trump Administration Gutting of NHTSA Puts Americans at Risk as Self-Driving Cars Take to the Road in Increasing Numbers * U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and senior member of the Finance Committee, warned that the Trump administration's gutting of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administratio  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 7 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release: * * * CBRE Arranges Sale of Vintage 268-Unit Reserve at William's Glen in Zionsville, Indiana CBRE has arranged the sale of Reserve at William's Glen, a 268-unit multifamily property in Zionsville. Birge & Held purchased the property from Buckingham Companies for an undisclosed amount. CBRE's Hannah Ott, George Tikijian, Cam Benz and Claire Hassfurther represented the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: * * * CCIA to Testify Against Hawaii Tech Bills Raising Free Speech, Privacy, and Innovation Concerns * Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association will testify today before the Hawaii House Economic Development & Technology Committee and Senate Labor and Technology Committee in opposition to two technology bills, SB 2761 and HB 250  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 6 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Centinela Hospital nurses announce strike * Nurses as Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood, Calif., gave notice to their employer, Prime Healthcare that they will hold a strike for one day on Feb. 19, 2026, to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient care and safe staffing, announced California Nurses Association/National Nurse  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Comer Requests Financial Records From Companies Linked to Rep. Ilhan Omar's Husband Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is raising serious concerns about financial disclosures filed by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) indicating that her husband holds ownership stakes in two com  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 (TNSrpt) -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Common Sense Media Founder and CEO James P. Steyer Calls on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to Address Youth Gambling Millions of families will watch the Super Bowl this weekend, which will include advertisements for sports betting companies * Ahead of the Super Bowl, Common Sense Media Founder and CEO James P. Steyer called on National Football League Commissioner Roger   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report on Jan. 16, 2026, entitled "The Accuracy of CBO's Budget Projections for Fiscal 2025." Here are excerpts: * * * After each fiscal year ends, the Congressional Budget Office reviews its projections of federal revenues and outlays and the government's budget deficit and compares them with actual budgetary outcomes for that year. Comparing CBO's projections with actual outcomes is complicated by changes i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fong in The Daily Independent: The Aerospace and Defense Work in Our Backyard Shapes America's Future * RIDGECREST, Calif. - This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) published an opinion article in The Daily Independent highlighting the critical role California's 20th Congressional District plays in advancing America's aerospace innovation, defense capabilities, and national security. R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Introduces Bill to Protect Immigrant Families in Public Housing * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) introduced H.R. 7374, the Housing Without Fear Act, to nullify the harmful Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which allows for sharing noncitizens' data bet  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Waters Introduces Resolution to Honor National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and a congressional leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, introduced H.Res.1039 (link is external) in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which is observed every year on February 7.   more

IRVINE, California, Feb. 7 (TNSrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Mortgage fraud risk continues its upward trend to end 2025 Cotality National Mortgage Fraud Application Risk Index shows risk is at 133 for Q4 2025 * An estimated 1 in 118 mortgage applications had indications of fraud. * Investor and multi-family spaces are most at risk for mortgage fraud. * Undisclosed real estate fraud risk saw the largest increase in Q4 2025. * Cotality, a  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 7 -- Little Rock School District issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Creative Excellence: LRSD Seniors Awarded Thea Foundation Scholarships Several Little Rock School District seniors are being recognized for their exceptional creativity after earning scholarships through the Thea Foundation's 2025-2026 scholarship competition. Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School senior Hayley Eaton earned top honors, receiving 1st Place in Performing Arts an  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 7 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * CSUSB launches a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy degree in fall 2026 The new program will prepare students for careers in healthcare settings through accredited, hands-on training that blends music, psychology and clinical practice. It is designed to prepare graduates for Board Certification in Music Therapy and includes on-campus coursework, followed by a supervised clin  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 7 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * American Prairie Challenges BLM's Proposed Revocation of Bison Grazing Permits The administration's proposal sets a dangerous precedent on public land management, reversing longstanding practice * Lewistown, MT -- American Prairie today challenged a U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal that, if approved, will revoke grazing permits used to sustain the group's bison herd in nor  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 7 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Trump EPA Delays Cleanup of Hundreds of Coal Ash Dumps in Advance of Larger Rollback The rule comes just days before a deadline for owners to report on previously unregulated coal ash dumping at power plant sites * Washington, D.C. -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new final rule today that will delay investigation and monitoring of millions of tons of toxic coal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Retail rate trends in the US - A report from Edison Electric Institute - Feb. 2, 2026 (25 pages) - Authored by Matthew DeCourcey and Mayank Saraswat * * * The Edison Electric Institute issued an analysis of U.S. retail electricity rate trends that finds widely reported national increases are shaped by regional dynamics rather than a uniform national trend, with most locations seeing moderate changes and some states experiencing sharply higher rates due to specif  more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Feb. 6 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle's Record Four NSF Graduate Research Fellows Continue to Find Success * Four Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates selected in the last round of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships are thriving in graduate school and taking advantage of the research freedom offered by their awards. Alexandra Newcomb published three scientific research   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the receipt of environmental impact statements filed between Jan. 26, 2026, and Feb. 2, 2026. The following statements were submitted for review: * EIS No. 20260000, Final, BLM, OR, Grassy Mountain Mine, Review Period Ends: March 6, 2026, Contact: Caryn Burri 541-473-6229. * EIS No. 20260001, Draft, FERC, MS, Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC et al. re the Mississippi Crossing Project and the South System Expan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule regarding California's Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance (HD I/M) Regulation. The agency is partially approving and partially disapproving the state's request to include these rules in its state implementation plan (SIP). The decision allows California to enforce stricter emission inspections for heavy-duty non-gasoline vehicles weighing over 14,000 pounds, provided they are registered within the s  more

COSTA MESA, California, Feb. 2 (TNSrep) [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian Automotive: Fraud is top-of-mind for nearly nine-in-10 automotive dealers New survey highlights the growing risks that fraudulent transactions can reap on dealerships, impacting profitability and the overall customer experience * Las Vegas, Nev. -- With fraud continuing to emerge as a growing operational challenge for the a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4563) On December 31, 2025, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the Commission failed to act on Plaintiff's administrative complaint. Bernegger v. FEC (  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following Fed Notes article: * * * A brief history of bank notes in the United States and some lessons for stablecoins Mark Carlson Prior to the establishment of the Federal Reserve, commercial banks issued "bank notes" that circulated as a privately issued form of money. In addition to being backed by the issuing bank, these notes were backed by various types of collateral, including state government bonds and U.S. government bonds. The e  more

SAN BERNARDINO, California, Feb. 7 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Federal grant funds Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Research and Retraining Center at CSUSB "This will strengthen AI technology in our workforce and provide all of you students with opportunities for retraining and training and growth in the VR and AI technology space," said U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar, as he formally announced the grant award at CSUSB's Center for C  more

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 2 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Educational Analytics Challenge Program Continues its Third Year, Empowering Students with Hands-On Experience Building Responsible AI Models Dillard University joins the FICO Educational Analytics Challenge for Spring semester, along with returning institutions Drake State Community & Technical College, North Carolina Central University, and Fayetteville State University * FICO (NYSE:  more

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 3 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Score 10T Sees Surge of Adoption by Mortgage Lenders Lenders are leveraging FICO's most predictive credit score for non-conforming loans to responsibly help more people attain the dream of homeownership * BOZEMAN, Mont. -- FICO (NYSE: FICO), global analytics software leader, today announced that more than 40 lenders have now joined the FICO(R) Score 10T Adopter Program for non-conformi  more

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 7 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * The Final Season of 'Turn of the Tide' Premieres on April 10 Netflix has unveiled today the release date and first images of the third and final season of Turn of the Tide, the hit Portuguese series that will premiere on Netflix on April 10. The main cast returns for one last adventure packed with action, justice and revenge, led by Jose Condessa, Helena Caldeira, Rodrigo Tomas and   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Fresher Premade Meals Sell Faster, NJIT Research Finds Written by: Mindy Weisberger Why did the rotisserie chicken cross the aisle -- and end up in your shopping cart? Maybe you grabbed the container that was closest to you, or maybe you examined all of the chickens, checking dates and timestamps to see when they were cooked. Markets follow various display strategies for prepared fo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * From Baseball Pitcher to Navy Medicine's Biochemistry Officer of the Year * Washington D.C. - From the pitcher's mound to the front lines of naval science, Lt. Cmdr. Elih M. Velazquez-Delgado's unconventional path has culminated in one of Navy Medicine's highest honors. Velazquez-Delgado, a U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) chemistry division military deputy and acting division head for military su  more

ROHNERT PARK, California, Feb. 7 -- California State University Sonoma State University issued the following news: * * * Future Seawolves start here: Petaluma eighth-graders explore college life at Sonoma State Before they've even started high school, Petaluma City Schools eighth-graders are learning what it takes to get to college -- and how Sonoma State University can be part of their future. Petaluma City Schools and Sonoma State are two years into a partnership designed to create a clear  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi Joins Khanna, 21 CA Members in Calling for No ICE at the Super Bowl * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and 21 California colleagues demanding (link is external) Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to deploy ICE or other immigration enforcement   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Gator filmmaker's latest work featured in Wild and Scenic Film Fest * Stogner's film commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. It documents the work of community activists across the country fighting for water justice. This is one of several films she created while serving as the executive director for the Center for Environmental Filmmaking at Amer  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Ghost Gun Crackdown: Attorney General Bonta Files Landmark Lawsuit * The lawsuit targets entities that facilitate the illegal manufacture of 3D printed ghost guns SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta together with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu today announced a trailblazing lawsuit against Gatalog Foundation Inc. and CTRLPew LLC for unlawfully distributi  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Good Morning America: Christopher 'Kid' Reid Reveals He Underwent Heart Transplant * Good Morning America recently interviewed Cedars-Sinai cardiologist Erika Jones, MD, and Laura DiChiacchio, MD, PhD, a cardiothoracic surgeon in the Smidt Heart Institute, to discuss the heart transplant received by Christopher "Kid" Reid of the iconic rap du  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Declares Super Bowl Sunday as 'New England Patriots Appreciation Day' Across Maine * Governor Janet Mills has proclaimed this Sunday, February 8, 2025 - Super Bowl Sunday - as "New England Patriots Appreciation Day" in celebration of the New England Patriots' historic twelfth Super Bowl appearance. "In Maine, we take our support for the New England Patriots seriously -and their return to th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * HELP Ranking Member DeSaulnier Remarks on Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) delivered the following opening statement at today's Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Building an AI-Ready America: Adopting AI at Work." "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I mus  more

FULLERTON, California, Feb. 5 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * How the 'Titan Mindset' Shaped Ashley Carter's Career After Titans Softball * When Ashley Carter was a young softball player, her travel ball coach asked her to write a list of her "dream schools." Cal State Fullerton topped that list. "This university has the best softball program in my eyes and the best business department," said Carter. "Choosing Cal State Fullerton was one of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Administrator Zeldin Takes Additional Measures to Address Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Issues for American Farmers and Truckers On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Administrator Lee Zeldin took another step to further the Trump EPA's work to address widespread concerns from farmers, truckers, motor coach operators, and other diesel equipment operators regarding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Your Health Care Costs More Because Republicans Wanted a Backdoor Abortion Ban Through the ACA * The Wall Street Journal : Negotiators Say Talks to Restore ACA Subsidies Likely Dead POLITICO : More Americans are picking higher-deductible Obamacare plans, possibly risking their health On Wednesday, top Senate negotiators declared   more

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * In memoriam: Ernest Morrell, the Coyle Professor of Literacy Education and professor of English and Africana studies * Ernest Morrell Ernest Morrell, the Coyle Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Notre Dame, died Wednesday (Feb. 4) after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife and three sons. He was 54. Morrell was a renowned literacy studies scholar who advocated for a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the following testimony by Spencer Hawkins, chair of the Government Affairs Committee with the International Association of Emergency Managers, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "One Year After Disaster: Experts Weigh in on the Palisades Fire": * * * Chair Johnson, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify tod  more

MENLO PARK, California, Feb. 2 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following news: * * * Introducing stocks & shares ISAs for Robinhood UK customers This week, Robinhood UK is launching a stocks & shares ISA, bringing its signature low-cost, intuitive investing experience to one of the UK's most established financial products. Robinhood's stocks & shares ISA combines zero platform fees, commissions, low FX fees and a 2% cash bonus, giving UK investors a simpler, m  more

AMSTELVEEN, Netherlands, Feb. 7 (TNSxrep) -- KPMG, a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * KPMG Survey: Optimism Meets Execution as LA Business Leaders Scale AI and Position their Companies for 2026 Growth * Leaders investing in talent, technology, and operational resilience * AI adoption surges as companies reshape work and workforce strategies * NEW YORK - Los Angeles business  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS, NOT BRUTALIZE OR KILL THEM" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNOW's All In, where he made clear that Democrats will continue demanding reform to Donald Trump's out-of-control Department of Homeland Security that is unleashing harm   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS, NOT BRUTALIZE OR KILL THEM" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNOW's All In, where he made clear that Democrats will continue demanding reform to Donald Trump's out-of-control Department of Homeland Security that is unleashing harm on the American people.   more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 7 -- California State University's San Diego State University issued the following news: * * * Legendary photographer Atiba Jefferson to visit SDSU for Black History Month Shaping the past, present, and future of skateboarding and media, Jefferson's retrospective talk highlights Black excellence, creative impact and career trajectories. By Leslie L.J. Reilly Recognized as one of the most influential visual storytellers of his generation, Atiba Jefferson -- an Afr  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 6, 2026, by shareholder Laura E. Devane, shareholder Robert F. Friedman and associate Carolyn Hudson: * * * California High Court Limits Use of Formatting and "Fine Print" Arguments to Defeat Arbitration The California Supreme Court (the "Court") has confirmed that an arbitration agreement's formatting--standing alone--does not render its terms substantively unconscionable, even where the text is  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 6, 2026, by shareholder David J. Goldstein: * * * DOL Notice Indicates Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Does Not Apply to Contracts Entered Into or Renewed After January 29, 2022 In 2014 President Obama issued Executive Order 13658, creating a minimum wage for work performed on or in connection with certain federal contracts that is higher than the minimum wage applicable to employers subject to j  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary by shareholder David J. Goldstein: * * * Fourth Circuit Allows Implementation of DEI Executive Orders to Proceed On February 6, 2026, The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a final published opinion vacating the district court's preliminary injunction against several elements of Executive Order 14151, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Executive Orde  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 6, 2026, by shareholder Eli Freedberg and associate Andrew Klaben-Finegold: * * * Untangling the Varying Requirements of State and Local Fair Workweek Laws At a Glance * Fair workweek laws in various U.S. jurisdictions require covered employers to provide advance notice of schedules, premium pay for changes, the right to decline shifts, and the right to additional hours, among others. * These l  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - February 6, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin DOL Announces Minimum Wage Rate Change for Federal Contractors The Department of Labor's Wage and Ho  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 3 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Mahindra launches XUV 7XO as India's first vehicle with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, redefining the future of in-car entertainment Indian consumers can now experience world class in-car entertainment with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos through Sony LIV * Mumbai, India: Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., India's leading SUV manufacturer and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), a global leader in im  more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 7 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.15M Sale of Roslindale Multifamily BOSTON - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of an 11-unit, 9,360-square-foot multifamily property in Boston for $3,150,000. "The property offered a clear value-add strategy as more than half   more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 7 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Multifamily Sale in Suburban Chicago PALATINE, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Arrowhead Apartments, a 200-unit apartment property in Palatine, Illinois. "Located in a vibrant rental market, Arrowhead Apartments has 1  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 6 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * MarinHealth Medical Center nurses announce one-day strike for safe staffing and patient safety * Nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, Calif., gave notice to their employer today that they will hold a strike for one day on Wednesday, Feb. 18, to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about nurse retention, patient care, and safe staffin  more

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 7 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * MarinHealth Medical Center nurses announce one-day strike for safe staffing and patient safety Nurses at MarinHealth Medical Center in Greenbrae, Calif., gave notice to their employer today that they will hold a strike for one day on Wednesday, Feb. 18, to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about nurse retention, patient care, and safe staffing. The nurses   more

SEATTLE, Washington, Feb. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Members of Tacoma street gang are indicted for drug and gun trafficking Fourteen defendants indicted following wiretap investigation * Law enforcement fanned out to some 17 locations in Washington, Oregon, and California, on Wednesday February 4, 2026, making 14 arrests following a wiretap investigation of a drug and gun trafficking o  more

SAN JOSE, California, Feb. 3 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * Mentalist Oz Pearlman Will Demonstrate Power of Reading Customer Cues at FICO World 2026 The world's leading applied intelligence conference takes place May 19-22 in Orlando, Florida, showcasing what's next in AI for financial services Highlights: * Emmy Award winning mentalist Oz Pearlman will perform his jaw-dropping show at FICO(R) World 2026 * FICO(R) World is the leading conference on  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, Feb. 7 -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: * * * Mines researcher part of NASA-selected satellite mission Satellite measuring land, polar and coastal regions could launch as soon as 2030 * A Colorado School of Mines professor is part of an international research team selected by NASA for a satellite mission for the Earth System Explorers (ESE) program. The Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) mission led by the University of California San Diego is   more

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * MU Adopts Red Folder Initiative to Help Students in Distress "Knowledge is power, and the Red Folder can increase one's sense of competence and confidence in recognizing an issue with a student before it escalates," says Dr. Lesley Huff. By Marissa Farmer '24 Millersville University's Center for Counseling and Human Development has launched a Red Folder Project initiative. First introduced by the   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Multistate coalition protects about $1.4 billion in K-12 funding for Washington * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general have secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education that protects about $1.4 billion funding equal access to education for students from low-income families, English learners, children with disabilities, and oth  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service amended special regulations for Whiskeytown National Recreation Area to authorize bicycle use on approximately 79.8 miles of multi-use trails. This final rule addresses trail management needs following the 2018 Carr Fire, which impacted 39,000 acres of the recreation area. The decision follows a Trails Management Plan and Environmental Assessment that evaluated soil conditions, safety, and potential user con  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following news release: * * * New Analysis: Paid Leave Policies in 14 States Are a Win for Businesses, Families and the Economy Businesses, economies and families benefit from paid family and medical leave; so could the entire U.S. * As the nation prepares to mark the anniversary (Feb. 5) of the Family and Medical Leave Act, the only federal law guaranteeing workers time off, a new report from the Nati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Glenn County Hospital's Critical Access Status Restored by Sen. Schiff's Fix Signed into Law * Schiff introduced legislation alongside the late Congressman Doug LaMalfa and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith last year to restore Glenn facility as a Critical Access Hospital and prevent major federal funding cuts from Medicare Washington, D.C. - The federal government is restoring Glenn County Hospital  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Rep. Friedman Demand Answers from Netflix and Paramount on Proposed Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition * Lawmakers seek concrete commitments to protect Hollywood jobs amid proposed multibillion-dollar cost cuts Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Congresswoman Laura Friedman (D-Calif-30) sent a letter to Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters,  more

LA JOLLA, California, Feb. 6 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Next Generation Genetics Technology Developed to Counter the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance * "The biofilm context for combatting antibiotic resistance is particularly important since this is one of the most challenging forms of bacterial growth to overcome in the clinic or in enclosed environments such as aquafarm ponds and sewage treatment plants," said Bier. "If you could reduce t  more

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 7 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Next on Netflix Thailand 2026: The Widest Variety of Thai Stories, All in One Place With Thailand's entertainment sector accelerating and its creative talent gaining global attention, Netflix is deepening its commitment to Thai storytelling with its most ambitious slate to date: three new series, four films, and Netflix's first local documentary feature. The 2026 lineup reflects the evolution of lo  more

LOS GATOS, California, Feb. 7 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Nicolette van Dam and Bas Smit Present the Dutch Version of 'Love Is Blind' Famous Dutch celebrity couple Nicolette van Dam and Bas Smit will host the Dutch edition of the popular reality dating series Love Is Blind. Netflix announced the news today. Love Is Blind debuted in the United States in 2020 and quickly grew into a global phenomenon, with local versions in countries includin  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 7 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Novartis breaks ground on new global Biomedical Research center in San Diego to accelerate dug discovery * New facility will enable end to end discovery across key disease areas and technology platforms, joining existing global research sites including Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Basel, Switzerland * Approximately 466,000-square-foot site with AI-enabled discovery capa  more

REDWOOD CITY, California, Feb. 6 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Open RAN Forecast Revised Up as Expectations for Future 5G and 6G Deployments Increase, According to Dell'Oro Group * According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Violent Immigration Raids' Harmful Impacts on Children * "ICE and CBP['s]... disregard for child welfare undermines the government's core child-protection obligations. Yet your agency does not appear to be taking any action to speak out against or investigate the impacts of the Trump Administration's immigration agenda on children." WASHINGTON, D.C. -U  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release: * * * Poll: Trust and Confidence in the CDC Remain at Low Point After Changes to Recommended Childhood Vaccines; More Say the Changes Will Hurt than Help Children's Health New KFF Data Interactive Tracks Polling on Health Information and Trust * In the weeks after the Trump administration reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccines for routine use, the  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Preeminent US history journal features UK professor's essay Allison Perry, Public Relations and Strategic Communications In a new essay, a University of Kentucky historian examines how confronting past choices in scholarship can redirect a scholar's path and cultivate insight. The essay appeared in a September 2025 special issue of the American Historical Review titled "Mistakes I Have Made."   more

SAN RAFAEL, California, Feb. 3 -- The First Amendment Coalition posted the following news release: * * * Press and Advocacy Groups Demand Private Corrections Giant GEO Group to Unseal Court Records, Footage of Abuse in Notorious Adelanto Immigration Facility RIVERSIDE, CA -- Public Justice has filed a motion to intervene and unseal crucial court records in Hugo Gonzalez, et al. v. The GEO Group, Inc., et al., a case challenging immigration detention conditions in the Adelanto ICE Processing C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Public Meeting Highlighting Strong Performance and 2026 Priorities * Last week, the Amtrak Board of Directors held its public board meeting, offering a transparent look at the company's financial and operational performance and previewing key strategic priorities for 2026. Leaders also shared updates on major infrastructure projects that will continue to modernize the passenger experience and st  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Publishers Respond to Google's Opposition in Class Action Infringement Suit * The Association of American Publishers (AAP) today announced that Cengage Group and Hachette Book Group have responded in court to Google's January 29th opposition to their motion to intervene in the case In re In Re Google Generative AI Copyright Litigation. As articulated in their January 15 th   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Reserve Component Duty Status Reform: Analytical Contributions to a New Construct for Activating and Compensating Members of the National Guard and Reserves - A report from Rand Corp., Santa Monica, California - January 2026 (29 pages) * * * Rand Corp. issued a report analyzing the effectiveness of community-based violence prevention strategies in the United States, finding that investments in evidence-based programs can reduce violent crime, strengthen neighbor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Announces Committee Victories in 2026 Funding Bill Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, announced key victories that Committee Democrats successfully secured in H.R.7148, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026." The legislation  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Oversight Republicans Weaponized Committee to Attack Rep. Ilhan Omar's Husband Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Oversight Republicans weaponized the Committee to attac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia, All Oversight Democrats, Demand Answers After Attorney General Bondi Exposed Dozens of Epstein Survivors in Latest Document Dump Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, was joined by all Oversight Democrats in demanding answers   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 6 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Redding nurses and health care workers announce Feb. 19 strike * Nurses and health care workers at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, Calif., have given notice to their employer, Prime Healthcare, that they will hold a strike for one day. Redding nurses will strike on Feb. 19, amidst a week of strikes at Prime facilities in Nevada and California. Nurses and health care  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the following testimony by Patrick Butler, fire chief and harbor master for Redondo Beach, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "One Year After Disaster: Experts Weigh in on the Palisades Fire": * * * Chair, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee-- Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Patrick Butler. I have spent 36 years in the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Drops By Local Burbank Gem Lou the French on the Block * Above: Friedman with Lou, owner of Lou The French on the Block. BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - Today, February 6. 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) stopped by Lou The French On The Block, a Black-owned French patisserie, bakery, and coffee shop located in Burbank to meet owner and Head Chef Laurent "L  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Reno nurses announce Feb. 18 strike * Nurses at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev., have given notice to their employer, Prime Healthcare, that they will hold a strike for one day. Reno nurses will strike on Feb. 18, amidst a week of strikes at Prime facilities in Nevada and California. Nurses at Saint Mary's are represented by National Nurses Organizing Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Rep. Friedman, Sen. Schiff Demand Answers from Netflix & Paramount on Proposed Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, February 6, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) and Senator Adam Schiff (CA) sent a letter to Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, and Paramount Skydance Corporation CEO David Ellison, requesting concrete commitments to protect  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Secures Federal Funding for Local Projects Across California's 19th Congressional District * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) secured over $15 million in community project funding for local projects across California's 19 th Congressional district. This significant federal support will assist local initiatives, including improving public safety, bolstering i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters, Sen. Whitehouse Call on European Union Leadership to Uphold Strong Methane Standards * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50 ) and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led 24 Members of Congress in urging the European Union to maintain robust and consistent implementation of the European Union Methane  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Requests DOJ Action on Religious Freedom * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) led a group of lawmakers in a letter to the Department of Justice yesterday calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon to pursue legal action against states that refuse to provide a religious exception for vaccine mandates. "Religious freedom is th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * REP. WATSON COLEMAN SENDS LETTER TO HOME DEPOT EXECUTIVES, DEMANDING ANSWERS * February 06, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) sent a letter to the CEO of the Home Depot demanding answers about the company's repeated allowance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity at its stores, including a December 2025 incident at a store location in Ewing, NJ. A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garamendi, Fletcher Introduces Bill to Institute Hiring 'Freeze' at ICE * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and nine members of Congress to introduce the Freeze ICE Act to stop the rapid recruitment of unvetted individuals at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Since the start of the Trump administration, ICE has hi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Gomez, Torres Inspect DTLA ICE Facility Amid Reports of Previously Unknown Holding Area * LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) conducted a congressional oversight visit of the federal immigration detention facility inside the Roybal Federal Building in Downtown Los Angeles. The visit followed reports that families and children may be   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Rethink Trade Celebrates USMCA Labor Rights Enforcement Win for Cross-Border Truck Drivers Moving Hyundai Products from Mexico to US * Case Filed by Rethink Trade and an Independent Mexican Truck Drivers' Union Results in Access Protocol and Reinstatement of Union Leaders Washington, D.C. -Rethink Trade welcomes yesterday's signing of a union access agreement betw  more

WHITTIER, California, Feb. 7 -- Rio Hondo College issued the following news release: * * * Rio Hondo College Trustees Advocate for Students and College Priorities at State Legislative Conference Rio Hondo College's elected Board of Trustees attended the Community College League of California's Legislative Conference on Jan. 25-26, advocating on behalf of the College, its students and the communities it serves through legislative briefings and meetings with state lawmakers. Representing the C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Riverside County Leaders Celebrate $67 Million for Local Projects Secured by Rep. Calvert in Funding Package * Today, local elected leaders throughout the 41 st Congressional District celebrated the inclusion of more than $67 million for Riverside County projects in the appropriations package passed by the House of Representatives earlier this week and signed into law by President Trump. Congressma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Adam I. Klein, director of the Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law at the University of Texas at Austin, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Review and Reform: The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Executive Accountability": * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today. * * * Introduction In the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds: South Dakota Native Royce Williams Set to Receive Medal of Honor * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that President Donald Trump is awarding Wilmot, South Dakota native and retired U.S. Navy Captain E. Royce Williams with the Medal of Honor, the highest military honor in the United States. This follows a decade of research and requests from Rounds' team follow  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez introduces legislation designating 'National School Counseling Week' * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) this week introduced her annual resolution to designate the week of February 2 as National School Counseling Week, an effort she has championed every year since 2008. "School counselors are a vital resource for our students, which is why it's important to set   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * SANCTUARY CALAMITY: DHS and ICE Urgently Call on Gavin Newsom and Sanctuary California to Not Release 33,179 Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Murderers, Sex Offenders, and Drug Traffickers from Jails Back into California Communities * There are currently 33,179 aliens in California's custody with active detainers. The crimes of these aliens include 399 homicides, 3,313 assaults, 3,171 bur  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * SANCTUARY CALAMITY: DHS and ICE urgently call on Gavin Newsom and sanctuary California to not release 33,179 criminal illegal aliens including murderers, sex offenders, and drug traffickers from jails back into California communities * WASHINGTON -The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons sent a letter to California At  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Small Business Administration posted the following news release: * * * SBA Suspends 111,620 California Borrowers Suspected of Committing $8.6 Billion in Pandemic-Era Fraud * SBA is committed to supporting disaster survivors in rebuilding their homes and businesses as quickly as possible. If you have applied for a local permit more than 60 days ago, but still haven't received approval, you may qualify for this self-certification option. Read more about this option.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Britt, Colleagues Press Meta For Answers On Delayed Protections For Children * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) wrote to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg asking why the company delayed rolling out protections for young users even after it knew of the grave risks its platforms posed to   more

SANTA CRUZ, California, Feb. 6 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * Science Division awards honor staff and faculty for outstanding work and dedication * Alyssa Danielli, department manager in astronomy and astrophysics, and Carrie Partch, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, are being honored by the Science Division for their outstanding work. Danielli and Partch are the respective recipients of the division's 2024-25 Outstanding Staff and F  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released the following opening statement from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "One Year After Disaster: Experts Weigh in on the Palisades Fire": * * * Thanks Mr. Chairman. Thank you to the witnesses for being here today. There is no question that the Palisades Fire was a horrific calamity. Communities were wiped out,  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College hosting historian to discuss his research on rural and small-town politics Keith Orejel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History at Wilmington College, will discuss his ongoing research into rural and small-town politics in Stamm Hall in the James Pedas Communication Center at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. Orejel attended the University of California, Berkeley as an undergraduate before goi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump EPA Highlights Major Year One PFAS Actions to Combat Risks and Make America Healthy Again * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a top list of actions the agency has taken in the first year of the Trump Administration to combat risks from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination and Make America Healthy Again. Und  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees ratify faculty, dean positions; approve new degree, resolutions of appreciation and namings * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Feb. 6) ratified faculty and dean appointments and approved a new degree and resolutions of appreciation and namings. The newly ratified faculty are: * Suzanne Bart as the Edwin F. Peters, Class of 1942, Professor of Chem  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The International Dairy Foods Association Foundation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Dairy Companies and Partners Donate More than 250,000 Meals to Reduce Hunger in Southern California Foundation INDIO, Calif. -- The IDFA Foundation teamed up with 20 leading U.S. dairy companies and suppliers recently to take a bite out of hunger in Southern California, donating more than 4 truckloads of nutritious dairy products and giving more than $42,000 to FIND Food B  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Brian Schatz Lead Letter Demanding Answers From Meta Concerning Young Users * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), and several of their Senate colleagues sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg asking why the company delayed rolling out protections for young users even after it knew of the grave risks its platforms posed to child  more

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Feb. 6 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND Leads $20 Million Federal Initiative to Transform Diabetes Care for Seniors Regional and national partners join in critical diabetes-related research * The University of North Dakota is leading a major national effort to improve chronic disease management for older adults after receiving a highly competitive federal agreement of up to $19.9 million through the Advanced Research P  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 6 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New stem cell treatment may offer hope for Parkinson's disease Keck Medicine of USC investigates a unique therapy that aims to repair damaged brain cells * Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than one million people in the United States, with approximately 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Although availab  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics issued the following news: * * * PBM Markets for Medicare Part D or Medicaid Are Highly Concentrated in Nearly Every State Just three pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) dominate retail prescriptions in Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care across much of the country, with markets in in nearly every state considered highly concentrated for at least one program,   more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 6 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Trustee Carries Olympic Torch Ahead of 2026 Winter Games * The Utah 2034 Olympic games are eight years away, but one Utahn is already making his presence felt on the world's stage ahead of the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy. Utah State University Board of Trustees Member David H. Huntsman recently had the honor of carrying the Olympic torch. Huntsman took part in the tradition on Tuesday, February 3, as he car  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), along with Representative Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), and over 55 colleagues in pressing Department of Health and Human Services (HH  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * Making hydrogen fuel cells 'less precious' WashU chemical engineers work to bring stability to iron components in fuel-cell technologies By Leah Shaffer Japan and California have embraced hydrogen fuel-cell technologies, a form of renewable energy that can be used in vehicles and for supplying clean energy to manufacturing sectors. But the technology remains expensive due to its relia  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Feb. 6 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * What you should know about your heart * Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. February is American Heart Month, established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to encourage Americans to prioritize and protect their heart health. In the Q&A below, Dr. Ramy Sadek, a board-certified cardiologist with UCR Health, discusses key heart health facts, i  more

WALLA WALLA, Washington, Feb. 7 -- Whitman College issued the following news: * * * The Good Doctor: Meet an Alum of Merit Making a Difference in Hawaii's Medical Community Elliot Kalauawa, M.D., '75 built a career on his home island delivering care to those who need it most By Danna Lorch Elliot Kalauawa, M.D., '75, Chief Physician Emeritus at Waikiki Health, got chills when he found out he had received the 2025 Alumni of Merit Award from Whitman College in recognition of his nearly 40-yea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Multiple Murderers, Violent Assailants and Drug Traffickers Across the Country * While sanctuary politicians RELEASE criminal illegal aliens from jails, our law enforcement officers continue to risk their lives to arrest and remove these public safety threats WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more heinous criminal   more