WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Advancing Peace in DRC and Rwanda through President Trump's Washington Accords - Part II Opening statement of Chairman Smith at DRC-Rwanda hearing * The following are excerpts of Chairman Chris Smith's (R-NJ) opening statement at the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee's February 10th hearing--his fifteenth hearing chaired exclusively on the Democratic Republic of the Congo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Africa Subcommittee Chairman Chris Smith Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Advancing Peace in DRC and Rwanda Today, House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee Chairman Chris Smith delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled "Advancing Peace in DRC and Rwanda through President Trump's Washington Accords  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Governor Hochul Announces $17.2 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Illegal Drone Usage * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that through the federal Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program, four New York public safety agencies involved with the security of the 2026 FIFA World Cup events received more than $17.2 million to protect against   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 11 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $11.8 Million Settlement with Choice Home Warranty Largest settlement with home warranty company in Arizona history * Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that she has resolved her office's long-running consumer fraud lawsuit against Choice Home Warranty, a New Jersey service contract company operating in Arizona and throughout th  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark and Coalition Secure Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding Related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives * Agreement Protects Federal Education Assistance for Vermont, Including Funding to Support Students with Disabilities Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Opposes Proposal to Undo Reporting Requirements that Help Address Race-Based Disparities in Special Education * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 15 other attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the Department of Education identify significant  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING REPEAL OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT EXPOSE RACE- AND ETHNICITY-BASED DISPARITIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a U.S. Department of Education proposal to remove certain reporting requirements that help the department uncover signi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Leads Colleagues in Urging Department of Education to Reverse Guidance Restricting Student Civic Engagement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with seven of his Senate Democratic colleagues, sent a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon urging her to rescind the Department's guidance that restricts students f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Federal Permitting Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), John Curtis (R-UT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Steve Daines (R-MT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the ePermit Act, bipartisan legislation designed to modernize and streamline federal   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Gottheimer, Local Leaders Reintroduce Vital School Bus Safety Legislation * PARAMUS, NJ - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) and state and local leaders to reintroduce legislation related to school bus safety, Miranda's Law. "Congress has the opportunity to act swiftly and decisively to protect our nation's children," said Senator Booker. "  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * How the Trump Administration's Environmental Rollbacks Endanger Children's Health A new report from the Center for American Progress shows how the Trump administration's rollback of environmental protections will expose more than 2 million children to pollutants that increase the risk of cancer, asthma, ADHD, and other lifelong health concerns. The report highlights   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Seeks Answers on Living Conditions and Management at 32 Troubled Public Housing Agencies House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), sent letters to 32 different Public Hou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Introduces National Terrorism System Overhaul * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, has introduced the Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act, legislation to overhaul the National Terrorism Advisory System. The bipartisan legislation is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou to ICE Leader: "Would me being a Latina or me speaking Spanish be enough for ICE agents to...shove me into one of your unmarked cars?" * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today grilled the leaders of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. In a House Homeland Security Committee heari  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * DNC Chair Slams Trump for Attacking Michigan Workers by Threatening to Shut Down the Gordie Howe Bridge Last night, Donald Trump threatened to shut down the Gordie Howe Bridge, which is vital for Michigan workers and the state's economy, including more than 6,000 workers who are expected to commute to work daily on the bridge. Detroit's automakers have long supported the constr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Analilia Mejia on Her Victory in Last Week's Democratic Primary Last week, Democrat Analilia Mejia won the New Jersey District 11 special election Democratic primary, the seat formerly held by Governor Mikie Sherrill. From now until Election Day, the DNC is all-in to support Mejia, who will fight to lower costs and protect health care for hardworking New Jerse  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Trump Escalates His Fight to Hold Gateway Tunnel Project Funding Hostage to Punish NJ and NY Trump is threatening 72,000 jobs in New Jersey and New York * On Sunday, the Trump administration escalated its fight to freeze $16 billion in federal funds for the Gateway Tunnel Project, appealing a court order from Friday that would force the administration to unfreeze the funds. For  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Fetterman Secures Nearly $300 Million in Federal Funds for Pennsylvania Projects Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $289,366,974 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funding was included in the eleven FY26 Appropriations bills signed into law, supporting 121 projects focusing on affordable housing development, water infrastructure upgrades, equipment  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Calls on President Trump to Unfreeze Funding for Gateway Tunnel Project * Earlier today, Governor Hochul urged the Trump administration to unfreeze funding for the Gateway Tunnel project. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are avai  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Two Watson Coleman Bills to Celebrate the Nation's 250th Anniversary * February 10, 2026 Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation led by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), intended to help America celebrate its Semiquincentennial. Congresswoman Watson Coleman is the co-chair and Co-founder of the America 250 Caucus, founded in 2020  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 10 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across New Jersey Afford Care They Require * Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage TRENTON - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Commitment from Trump Administration that Removes Threats to Millions in Education Funding Agreement Removes Threats to More than $700 Million in Annual Federal Education Assistance for Maryland, Including More than $250 Million to Support Students with Disabilities * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Bicameral Colleagues Urge Extension Of Library Passport Acceptance Program * WASHINGTON-In response to the Trump administration banning local libraries as passport acceptance facilities, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined their colleagues in a bipartisan and bicameral letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the secretary  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 11 -- The New Jersey Attorney General Office issued the following news release: * * * State Grand Jury Declines to File Criminal Charges in Connection with July 2024 Fatal Crash in East Orange During Pursuit by Bloomfield Police A state grand jury has voted not to file criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Omar Williams, 43, of Hamilton in Mercer County, who died during a July 23, 2024 encounter in East Orange, New Jersey, wit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project: Background and Issues for Congress" by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Virginia-class submarine program. The Navy has been procuring Virginia (SSN-774) class nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) since FY1998, and a total of 41 hav  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Pallone Commits to Continued Support for FirstNet Reauthorization and Nation's First Responders at Bipartisan Markup Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup of H.R. 7386, the First Respon  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Opening Remarks at Auto Safety Markup Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee markup of 12 auto safety bills: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to start where we can all agree: 40,000 people a year dying o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced that it is extending the timeframe for public input regarding a preemption application filed by Exxon Mobil Corp., Spring, Texas. The energy company is seeking a federal determination on whether the Hazardous Material Transportation Law overrides state common law tort claims related to the transport of gasoline. The case stems from a lawsuit in a New Jersey state  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Delivers Nearly $12M in Funding for South Jersey Community Projects * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) secured $11.98 million for 15 Community Project Funding (CPF) awards throughout New Jersey's First Congressional District to support economic development, create jobs, and respond to the most pressing needs of the community. "There's been a lot   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to End Courtroom Immigration Arrests * February 09, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Fundamental Immigration Fairness Act (FIFA), legislation that would prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from arresting or detaining any individual arriving or departing a DHS field office or the Executive Office for Immig  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Opioid Overdoses in the Workplace * Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation aimed at preventing opioid overdoses and increasing access to overdose reversal medications like naloxone, also known as Narcan. The Workplace Overdose Rever  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Successful Dental Faculty Training Program Returns The Rutgers School of Dental Medicine relaunches its "From Practice to Preceptor Faculty Training Program," preparing practicing dentists for academic careers By Kardelen Koldas After two decades in private practice, Class of 2000 alumna Deanne Confalone often thought about teaching. Without formal training, she hesitated - until she saw an ad for R  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 11 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Why People Won't Quit a Weight Loss Drug - Even When It Makes Them Feel Sick Rutgers Health research sheds light on why people using the anti-obesity medication semaglutide say the results matter more than the side effects By Nakaysha Gonzalez Patients who use semaglutide for weight loss, like Ozempic, are more likely to continue the medication if they perceive it as effective, even when facin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Smith, Moore introduce the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 Protecting the persecuted in Nigeria * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee, and Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), along with the backing of an impressive team of leading foreign affairs lawmakers, today introduced new legislation that would require the U.S. Se  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Extension of Library Passport Acceptance Program to Benefit Local Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) joined his colleagues in sending a bicameral, bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the administration to extend non-profit libraries' participation Passport Acceptance Program through the end of the calendar y  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: Lacrosse preview * The Wildcats are scheduled to open their season with a nonconference match on Saturday at Susquehanna University. Last season: 14-5 overall, 4-2 all United East Conference, 3-1 UEC regular season. Coach: Jordan Williams, sixth season. Career record: 48-31. Top returnees (last season's stats): Sophomore attack Elliot Dotson, of Wilmington  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Students Awarded for Excellence in Supply Chain Management * Four talented students from the Stillman School of Business have been honored with scholarships from the Containerization & Intermodal Institute (CII) for their hard work and proficiency in logistics, transportation and supply chain management. The CII, based in Cranford, New Jersey, is a nonprofit organization devoted to fostering the gro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Tom Kean Jr. Is STILL Silent As Union Construction Workers Are "Fuming" From Gateway Layoffs * Kean Jr. has refused to call out Trump on Gateway and has remained silent as hundreds of union laborers are laid off from their jobs Hundreds of union laborers have been laid off from their jobs working on the Gateway project, all because Donald Trump refuses to release federal funding  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 11 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release: * * * Wealth Of Australia's 50 Richest On Forbes List Rises 4% To US$254 Billion SINGAPORE AND SYDNEY - Amid global uncertainty unleashed by U.S. tariffs and geopolitical tensions, resource-rich Australia remained somewhat resilient. Thanks partly to a rising Australian dollar, up 9% in the past year, the collective wealth of the 2026 Forbes list of Australia's 50 Richest rose US$11 billion to $254 billion. Th  more