GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Feb. 19 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release: * * * Amentum to Open New Global Headquarters Reflecting Growth and Expanded Mission * State-of-the-art Hub, featuring a Next-Gen Technology Showcase, to Open in 2027 CHANTILLY, VA., February 19, 2026 - Amentum (NYSE: AMTM), a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, will open a new worldwide headquarters in Reston,  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Lawsuit * New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected Live Nation's attempt to have all claims dismissed in an antitrust lawsuit filed by Attorney General James, a bipartisan coalition of 40 other attorneys general, a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Jonathan McCoy, a student at Centre College, has been selected for a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. McCoy, a member of the class of 2026, plans to enter the Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award program at the agency's campus in Bethesda, Maryland, following graduation. McCoy began undergraduate studies with an interest in medicine but developed a passion for laboratory work after participating in a summer immersion program for fi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey's Statement on the Deadly Minneapolis Shooting by ICE Agent * Washington, DC - "The news out of Minneapolis today is heartbreaking. A woman is dead after being shot by an ICE officer during a federal enforcement operation, and behind every headline is a person: a life cut short, a family now living a nightmare, and a community left searching for answers. My prayers are with h  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McClain Delaney Will Not Attend State of the Union, Citing Trump's Attacks on Maryland's Working Families * FREDERICK, MD-Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney announced that she will not attend the President's State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24. Instead, she will join fellow members of Congress at the "People's State of the Union" event on the National M  more

GREENWOOD, Indiana, Feb. 19 -- College Sports Communicators issued the following news on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * CSC Unite 2026 Attendance Grant Recipients and NCAA Inclusion Grant Winners Announced From more than 130 applicants, 22 members of College Sports Communicators have been selected to receive a CSC Unite 2026 Convention Attendance Grant and will attend the association's annual convention at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas on June 7-10, 2026. For 15 of the recipients, it will be th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by Robert Spencer, Shillman fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law Are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution": * * * The US constitution and Sharia are incompatible, and the conflict between the two legal systems will grow as Sharia adherents increase in number in  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 20 -- Demand Progress issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * Demand Progress Supports Khanna/Massie Iran Resolution Americans Want Lower Grocery Bills, Not Another Regime Change War in the Middle East * Washington, D.C. -- On Wednesday, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) announced that he and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) will attempt to force a vote next week on a war powers resolution for Iran. The U.S. military continues to send warships and fighter jets t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Deliver Over $8 Million in Federal Funding to Advance Anne Arundel County Priorities, Support Local Nonprofits * WASHINGTON DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) joined local leaders and nonprofit partners in Anne Arundel County to highlight over $8 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Dir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news: * * * EMSL Researcher Named ASBMB Fellow, AAAS Representative EMSL chemist Mary Lipton was recently recognized for her expertise and contributions in biological sciences * Mary Lipton, a bioanalytical chemist at the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), was recently honored with two distinction  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule to modify controlled airspace over the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland, to ensure instrument flight rule operations are properly contained for aviation safety. The amendment updates the geographic coordinates for Trapnell Field and reconfigures the dimensions of Class D, Class E2, Class E4, and Class E5 airspace. These changes include increasing the lateral boundar  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 18 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Program Investments to Prepare Maryland Workers for AI and Emerging Technology Economies * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Following last week's State of the State address, Governor Wes Moore today announced details surrounding the administration's $4 million investment to help prepare Maryland workers, employers, and community organizations to succeed in a future shaped by AI and em  more

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Feb. 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union Opposes VA Rule That Shortchanges Disabled Veterans * WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2026 - The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) strongly opposes a new Department of Veterans Affairs rule that changes how Veterans' disabilities are evaluated when medication is involved. The interim   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 19 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 18, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Judge Blocks ICE from Re-Detaining Garcia Again A federal judge ruled Tuesday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia now that a 90-day detention period has expired because the government has no viable plan for deporting him, the Associated Press reports. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis of Maryland wro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Meeting to Discuss Future of NASA, Maryland's Role in Space Innovation * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation met with NASA officials and stakeholders to discuss protecting and supporting Maryland-based efforts to advance American leadership in space science and innovation. They received updates on and discussed the importance   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- The Maryland Department of Labor issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Governor Moore Announces Program Investments to Prepare Maryland Workers for AI and Emerging Technology Economies Following last week's State of the State address, Governor Wes Moore today announced details surrounding the administration's $4 million investment to help prepare Maryland workers, employers, and community organizations to succeed in a future shaped by AI and  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Board of Public Works Approves $7.1 Million for Recreation Centers and Land Conservation in Seven Maryland Counties Funding approved for DNR's Program Open Space Local, Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure, Rural Legacy and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Permanent Easement programs * The Board of Public Works today approved more than $7.1 million in grants f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Potomac River's Sewage Issue and a GW Solution * WASHINGTON (February 19, 2026) - More than 200 million gallons of sewage poured into the Potomac River after a major pipe collapse near Cabin John, Maryland, elevating levels of fecal bacteria, including E. coli and staphylococcal pathogens. The incident has renewed scrutiny on aging infrastructure and highlighted what residents can, and c  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 19 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU featured in 2026 Big Ten ad showcasing student success, economic impact * Michigan State University, for the second year, is featured in a new "We Are Here" advertisement highlighting Big Ten universities' leading role in educating students and driving economic prosperity. As with the first ad, the second spot was developed by a creative team made up of staff from Big Ten member universities, in  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 20 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Acting AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect Energy Affordability Programs in New Jersey Multistate Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Attempts to Slash Critical Energy Affordability Projects Funded by Congress * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administ  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news: * * * NEI scientists develop "digital twin" of eye cells to understand and treat age-related macular degeneration Breakthrough modeling technology reveals how cells lose their organization in leading cause of vision loss. * National Eye Institute (NEI) researchers have developed a digital replica of crucial eye cells, providing a new tool for studying how the cells organize themselves when they are  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 19 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses put Tri-City Medical Center on "RED ALERT" status * RNs condemn health care cuts that fund ICE/CBP terror campaign The nation's largest union of registered nurses, National Nurses United, is sounding a "RED ALERT" warning to hundreds of communities nationwide that face a drastic reduction in quantity and quality of health care services as a result of H.R. 1, the Rep  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Six Appointees to the Rent Guidelines Board * The nine-member board will set rent adjustments for approximately one million rent-stabilized apartments, lofts and single-room occupancy units in New York City * Today, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the appointment of six new members of the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB), including a new Chair who w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski, MD & VA Members of Congress Urge Public Transparency, Long-term Response Plan from DC Water * Today, U.S. Representative Johnny Olszewski (D-Md.) and 9 additional members of Congress who represent Maryland and Virginia wrote to DC Water CEO and General Manager David Gadis, expressing serious concern over the public health and environmental impacts of the disastrous sewage spill into   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Prof. Sheehan: When It Comes to AI, We Should Proceed with Caution * Writing in Real Clear Markets, Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of the College of Public Affairs at The University of Baltimore and a professor of public and international affairs, says there are inherent risks in assigning significant permissions to the creators and purveyors of artificial intelligence. Giving any AI builder too m  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Jamie Raskin, Robert Garcia Call for Investigation into U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's Failed Prosecution of Members of Congress Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, initiated an inquiry into  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Joins 70 Democrats in Demanding Answers from Education Secretary on ICE's Impact on Students * This week, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joins Democratic House Committee on Education and the Workforce Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Ranking Member Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and 68 House Democrats in demandi  more

RARITAN, New Jersey, Feb. 20 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * RYBREVANT FASPRO(TM) (amivantamab and hyaluronidase-lpuj) plus immunotherapy shows strong clinical benefit with 56 percent overall response rate in first-line recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer Ten percent complete response and rapid, durable antitumor activity reported with RYBREVANT FASPRO(TM); results surpass current standards of care * Johnson & Joh  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * SENATOR ALSOBROOKS VISITS CECIL AND HARFORD COUNTIES CECIL AND HARFORD COUNTIES, MD - Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) spent Tuesday in Cecil and Harford counties. She began the day touring the Great Wolf Lodge and hosting an economic empowerment roundtable with Cecil County Executive Streight and Cecil County businesses and leaders. Next, she participated in a conversation wi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44236) on Feb. 17, 2026, entitled "Supreme Court Appointment Process - Consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Hearings Supreme Court nominations since 1949 have routinely received public confirmation hearings before either the Senate Judiciary Committee or a Judiciary subcommittee./38 In 1955, hearings on the Supreme Court nomination of John M.   more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Feb. 20 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * TEDCO Announces Builder Funds Investment in Ufarmx Company aims to advance innovation in agriculture and food systems * TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced a recent $200,000 Pre-Seed Builder Fund investment in Ufarmx. "At UfarmX, we've embarked on what many consider mission impossible--building credit infrastructure fo  more

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * TEDCO's Maryland Innovation Initiative Announces $647,000 Granted to Baltimore Innovation Initiative Awardees The $647,000 total will be divided amongst 13 awardees * TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the Baltimore Innovation Initiative (BII) Pilot Program awardees, marking an important milestone for the organization.   more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Feb. 20 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * UMD Featured in New "We Are Here" Spot Highlighting Student Success, Economic Impact The University of Maryland, along with other Big Ten universities, has been featured in a new "We Are Here" ad showcasing its leading role in educating students and driving economic prosperity. The new ad began airing during Big Ten basketball games and other winter sports in January. Students and alumni ta  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * USU Exchange Researcher Major Daniel Thompson Secures U.K.'s Prestigious Wiseman Medal * Major Daniel Thompson's path to the prestigious United Kingdom Defence Medical Services Wiseman Medal began at a 2021 medical conference in London. While attending a presentation by former USU ESEP researcher U.K. Major Simon Tallowin, Thompson recognized a shared vision for the future of military medicine.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Welch, Castor Lead 12 Bicameral Colleagues in Demanding Accountability for Israel's Detention and Abuse of Palestinian American Teenager Mohammed Ibrahim * U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, and U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), this week led twelve bicameral lawmakers in   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Seeing brain tumors through a neuroscience lens Cancer researcher Qi Ye investigates how brain tumors can hijack other cell systems to promote their own progression. By Matt Chittum For centuries, scientists and physicians believed the nervous system was an innocent bystander as brain tumors grew and progressed. Cancer researchers now recognize that's not the case. "Brain cancer cells not only grow like other  more

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Feb. 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * Working People Gain Powerful Voice as IAM Union Member Taylor Rehmet Sworn in to Texas Senate * AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026 - The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) proudly congratulates IAM District 776 member, labor activist, and union leader Taylor Rehmet on being sworn in as the St  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 20 -- World Relief issued the following news release: * * * World Relief Condemns DHS Move to Strip Protections from Previously Approved Refugees, Violating Promises U.S. Made to Those Fleeing Persecution Faith leaders call for swift reversal and reinstatement of full protections made to most vetted category of immigrant * Late last night, in an unprecedented reversal of decades-long interpretation of refugee law, the Department of Homeland Security submitted a mem  more