WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants," published on February 23, 2026. CLINIC, which represents a coalition of over 400 community-based and diocesan legal service providers across 48 states and D.C., critiqued the proposal for undermining the rights and dignity of asylum seeke  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from an April 23, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Meng, and Members of the Subcommittee - it is an honor to join you today. Over the past 15 months, President Trump has proven that the American economy is the strongest and most resilient in the world. When businesses  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore's Bipartisan Legislation to Halt Counterfeit Imports Passes House Today, Congressman Blake Moore's Counterfeit Notification Act passed the House of Representatives. Introduced with Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL), this legislation halts counterfeit and pirated imports into the United States. The bill changes how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can share the packing and ship  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to deliver every 2026 Premier Lacrosse League and Women's Lacrosse League game, all season long * 19 games on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2; all games streaming on the ESPN App  * All games on Saturday, May 16 streaming on ESPN+ and Disney+ * 2026 ABC Season Opener: 2025 Championship rematch between New York Atlas vs. Denver Outlaws on Saturday, May 30, at 1 p.m. ET *   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum from an April 20, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request for the Department of the Interior and discuss what our   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces End of DEI Discrimination in Government Contracts * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act to stop federal agencies from violating the Constitution and awarding contracts based on recipients' race or sex. Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI-06) introduced the House version of the bill. "Unconstitutional discriminatio  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: New Evidence Suggests Measles is Spreading Silently in the U.S.--and We May be Missing Most Cases * New research presented at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Epidemic Intelligence Service conference points to a troubling reality: measles may be spreading far more widely in the U.S. than official case counts suggest-putting the country's elimination status at serious risk.   more

LOGAN, Utah, April 27 -- Utah State University issued the following statement by President Brad L. Mortensen: * * * Pres. Mortensen Updates Employees on USU's Strategic Planning Process Dear Faculty and Staff, As we close out the spring semester, I wanted to share a brief update on the strategic planning work taking place. Over the past couple of months, we have identified five teams of faculty, staff, and administrators for our four focal areas: Utah Statewide Impact, Student Success and  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Space Dynamics Lab Recognizes 75 Graduating Student Employees, Highlights Workforce Pipeline * NORTH LOGAN -Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory recognized 75 student employees expected to graduate this year during a ceremony for its 155-member student workforce. "SDL's student workforce contributes significantly to engineering, science and related disciplines to support national security and scien  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Robert D. Harter, chief of the U.S. Army Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Since the first shots were fired at Lexington Common, the Army Reserve has served a single purpose - to deliver combat-ready soldiers and formations in support of the Army and the Nation. While our mission remains unchanged, the way the Army Reserve d  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 28 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * University of Utah Health and IVI RMA North America Form Strategic Affiliation to Expand Access to Fertility Care and Train New Reproductive Endocrinologists Key Points: * University of Utah Health and IVI RMA North America formed a strategic affiliation focused on fertility care and education. * The partnership expands access to fertility services across the Mountain West, including rur  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding current black bear hunting methodologies. The letter draws upon discussions from the Fifth Western Black Bear Workshop held in Provo, Utah, highlighting the evolving sociological and ethical considerations surrounding black bear hunting in western states. The letter emphasizes that while black bears have traditionally been hunted under the premise of po  more