CANTON, Ohio, April 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2026 NFL Draft: Browns select Arkansas QB Taylen Green at No. 182 overall Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer For a second straight year, the Browns have spent a Day 3 pick on a quarterback. Cleveland selected Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green with the first pick of the 2026 NFL Draft's sixth round (No. 182) on Saturday in Pittsburgh. Green provides the Browns with a true dual-threat quarterback with tons  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Five and Thrive submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of War advocating for the adoption of a state-led framework to enhance the quality of life for military members and their families. The proposed "State Framework for the Military Quality of Life Experience" is modeled on successful state initiatives such as Mississippi's Defense Communities Development Council and seeks to align education, housing, workforce, and family support systems with the uniqu  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-560) on a bill (H.R. 7085) that amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals. The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on March 19, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7085, a bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to repeal certain disclosure requirements related to conflict minerals, wa  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-577) on the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act (H.R. 6047). The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on April 2, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 6047, the "Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026," was introduced by Representative Tom Barrett of Michigan on November 17, 2025. The bill would increase the   more

CANTON, Ohio, April 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Eagles' International Player Pathway participant Uar Bernard details 'dream come true' after being drafted Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer The Philadelphia Eagles roster the most successful player to emerge from the International Player Pathway program: left tackle Jordan Mailata. Following the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, their newest IPP participant, defensive lineman Uar Bernard, will   more