FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * Across Disciplines, UMW Students Put Their Work on Display at Research and Creativity Day By Sarah Hertz Mahoney A map tracing pollution threats to the Chesapeake Bay. An experiment repurposing a common heartburn medication to help kill cancer cells. A computer model built to predict sports injuries before they happen. Intricate artwork transforming a gallery space. A scene unfolding onst  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Across the Globe, AFA Raises a Toast to the Doolittle Raiders and Today's Force * On Friday, the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) commemorated the anniversary of the 1942 Doolittle Raid, honoring the courage of the Airmen who carried out the daring mission and the Airmen and Guardians who continue that legacy today. While the main ceremony -featuring  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 29 -- The NATO Allied Command Transformation issued the following news release: * * * ACT's Strategic Dialogue on Space: What the Alliance Needs in a More Contested Domain Ahead of ACT's Strategic Dialogue on Space, Allied Command Transformation is helping focus Allied attention on a domain of growing strategic importance. Bringing together NATO's Permanent Representatives, Military Representatives, and other senior NATO leaders, the dialogue is intended to build a co  more

STORRS, Connecticut, April 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Advanced Journalism Class Tests Students' Abilities * The first thing Charlotte Harvey '26 (CLAS) did last semester was get on state Attorney General William Tong's press list. That ensured she'd be notified every time Connecticut joined a lawsuit. Then, to keep track of the swelling number, she built a database to categorize each by topic and took care to note pertinent details, including the d  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Announces Winners of 2025-2026 StellarXplorers National Finals * ARLINGTON, Va., April 28, 2026 -The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) proudly announces the National Champion of the 2025-2026 StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition: The Stellar Fellars from the California Academy of Mathematics & Science in Carson, Calif. This year's S  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MO Endorses State Rep. Ed Lewis for State Senate * JEFFERSON CITY, MO- Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) today is proudly endorsing State Rep. Ed Lewis for the 18th State Senatorial District. Since serving in the State House since 2020, Lewis has shown himself to be a champion of small government, common sense education reform, and strong on harnessing Miss  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Anti-Corruption Task Force Focuses on Combatting Corruption in Congress * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the Chair of the Anti-Corruption and Democracy Reform Task Force, along with Co-Chairs Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Nikema Williams (GA-05), held their first official meeting focused on critically examining Congress and ways to reform the Legi  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities, Van Hollen Joins Warren, Colleagues in Renewing Push to Support Survivors of Disasters * Today, U.S. Senator Chirs Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and 11 of thier colleagues in reintroducing the Housing Survivors of Major D  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems in production for NavGuide(TM) GPS receiver Initial deliveries underway for drop in M Code upgrade; legacy Defense Advanced GPS Receiver concludes production * BAE Systems has entered production and begun initial deliveries of its NavGuide(TM) GPS receiver. This portable, field-installable M-Code GPS receiver provides secure positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) for vehicle, handheld, and s  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Warren, Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters As Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities * Under current FEMA guidelines, disaster survivors can be prevented from accessing housing-related aid if they are unable to show proof of property ownership Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Rankin  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 29 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Bold by design: The all-new exterior of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas * Redesigned exterior elevates Atlas with bolder proportions, refined surfacing, and a more premium presence * Striking lighting signatures and sculpted side graphics--along with available * R Line(R) design elements--sharpen the Atlas's visual identity The all-new 2027 Atlas arrives in U.S. dealerships this fall * The exteri  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Chief Master Sgt. Nunez visits Reserve Airmen supporting exercise Balikatan * MANILA, Philippines (AFNS) - "Balikatan" is a Tagalog phrase translating to "shoulder-to-shoulder," illustrating the spirit of the annual exercise and the enduring strength of the United States and Philippine alliance. This phrase materialized as a contingent of Reserve Airmen supporting the exercise met with a senior leader from Air Force  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, April 28 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College's Dr. John Cuddeback Releases New Book * Christendom College philosophy professor Dr. John Cuddeback has just published a new book with Ignatius Press, The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter. Now available online and soon in stores, the book invokes timeless wisdom to breathe new life into homes, providing profound directions for crafting the shared life people naturally  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces Softball Week Eleven Honors The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) announces its Week Eleven Softball Honors for games played April 19 through April 25. The weekly awards recognize top performances in the circle, at the plate, and in the field across the conference as teams close out the regular season. The 2026 CIAA So  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 28 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) Outdoor Track and Field competition continued across the conference as programs delivered strong performances across sprint, relay, and field events. Four student athletes earned recognition for their results during the week of April 19 through April 2  more

LOGAN, Utah, April 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions * The College of Engineering at Utah State University is recognizing faculty members who have earned promotions effective at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The promotion and tenure process is highly demanding, reflecting years of sustained commitment, achievement and impact. These promotions honor excellence in teaching, research, outreach and servic  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 29 (TNSrpt) -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Conservative Voices Tout ALG Whitepaper on Disconnect Between Union Bosses, MAGA-Aligned Members In case you missed it, last month, Americans for Limited Government (ALG) released a follow-up white paper with new findings uncovering how labor union leaders are out of touch with their rank-and-file members who support President Donald J. Trump's economic agenda.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 27, 2026, by Chairman Gerard Daniel Scimeca to Blaze Media: * * * CASE Op-Ed in Blaze Media: Hospital Consolidations and "Nonprofit" Tax Breaks are Driving Up Medical Costs A return to competition is the cure. Everybody talks about the cost of health care as if it is one single thing. But in our complicated system, many elements contribute to our health care affordabil  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA, NEW DOCUMENTARY FROM LYNN NOVICK, TO AIR ON PBS IN NOVEMBER 2026 * Four-Part, Eight-Hour Series Explores American Criminal Justice from Colonial Era to Present Samuel L. Jackson, Laura Linney, Bobby Cannavale, Matthew Rhys, Michael Stuhlbarg, David Hyde Pierce, and BD Wong Provide Voices ARLINGTON, VA (April 28, 2026) - CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA, a new  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force approved a comprehensive strategy this month to aggressively recruit, train and retain top-tier artificial intelligence professionals, aiming to operationalize AI and maintain a decisive competitive advantage in an era of rapid technological change. This Total Force plan was developed in accordance with t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 28 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * David Eagerton, PhD, Named Outstanding Biomedical Faculty of the Year at VCOM-Carolinas By James Nichols VCOM-Carolinas has named David Eagerton, PhD, its 2025 Outstanding Biomedical Faculty of the Year, recognizing his leadership in research, teaching, and collaboration. The award honors faculty who make an impact across multiple areas, and Eagerton's work checks all of thos  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, April 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Introduces DXC OASIS to Reimagine Managed Services for the AI Era * DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced DXC OASIS, an intelligent orchestration platform that introduces a new managed services operating model. Designed as a single, governed, and secure layer, DX  more

CHARLESTON, Illinois, April 29 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU students demonstrate transformative power of research at NCUR in Virginia Nine students representing Eastern Illinois University turn intellectual curiosity into discovery on national stage * Following what's become an almost annual tradition, nine Eastern Illinois University students recently were recognized at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, Virg  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Leads Bipartisan CODEL to U.S. Naval Academy * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, a member of the Naval Academy Board of Visitors, and the representative of the U.S. Naval Academy in the House of Representatives, led a bipartisan group of colleagues on a full-day Congressional Delegation trip to the United States  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 28 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * ENX Magazine Reveals 2026 Difference Makers * Every February like clockwork, ENX Magazine taps its readership to provide shining examples of the myriad professionals who set themselves apart through hard work, determination and perseverance, elevating their companies, team members, clients and partners alike. The result is an august list of 67 people -equal parts known  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 29 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Five Bradley Attorneys Named to 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that five of the firm's attorneys have been named to the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll by the D.C. Courts for donating 50 hours or more of pro bono service during the last calendar year. The attorneys named to the 2025 list are: * Elizabeth A. Brown * Erik M. Coon * Erin K.  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 28 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Flight Attendant Receives Nearly $1,000,000 Following Ruling Against Airline and Union Jury ruled TWU union and Southwest Airlines violated federal law in firing Charlene Carter; Fifth Circuit upheld ruling  Dallas, TX - Following a victory at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Southwest Airlines flight attendant Charlene Carter has now received almost $1,000,000   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service issued the following information collection: The United States Department of Agriculture ("Department") announces adjusted income eligibility guidelines to be used by State agencies in determining the income eligibility of persons applying Executive Order 12866 This notice is exempt from review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. Regulatory Flexibility Act This act  more

MIAMI, Florida, April 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized on 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers 'Rising Stars' List * McLEAN, Va. - April 28, 2026 - Three attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP were selected for inclusion on the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list, recognizing outstanding young lawyers across a range of practice areas. Super Lawyers evaluates attorn  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Indictment of Dr. David Morens Over Concealment of Federal COVID Records * The U.S. Department of Justice secured an indictment against ex-NIH official Dr. David Morens. The charges stem from Dr. Morens and his alleged concealment of federal records related to COVID-19 research. In response to the indictment, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following sta  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on King Charles III Joint Meeting of Congress * As the United States celebrates its 250 th anniversary, His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland delivered remarks during a Joint Meeting of Congress. King Charles III is the second British monarch to address a joint meeting of Congress. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was the firs  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * HHS Plans to Hire 12,000 Employees After Cutting 20,000 Jobs Last Year * Last week, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., spoke to the House Appropriations Committee, stating that HHS currently has a headcount of 72,000 federal employees and plans to hire an additional 12,000 in the coming  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 29 (TNSrpt) -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Hilton Reports First Quarter Results; Raises Full Year Outlook Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its first quarter 2026 results. Highlights include: * Diluted EPS was $1.66 for the first quarter, and diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $2.01 * Net income was $383 million for the first quart  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Historic Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Skid Strip renovated for modern space mission needs * Space Launch Delta 45 - Leaders reopened the historic runway known as the Skid Strip this week after a two-year, large-scale renovation, marking a new era for one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure supporting U.S. space launch capabilities. About 60 leaders from Space Launch Delta 45 gathered for   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * House and Senate Democrats Move to Block OPM's Attempt to Gain Access to Federal Workers' Medical Records * Congressional Democrats are pushing back against a Trump administration plan to collect the detailed medical records of millions of federal employees and their families, warning that the proposal is unlawful and co  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * House Panel Rejects Pro-Fed Amendments to Funding Bill * On April 22, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its fiscal year 2027 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, which includes funding for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and may implicate federal workforce policies. During c  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: With Stops in Richmond & Roanoke, Governor Spanberger Marks 100 Days in Office * RICHMOND, VA -Yesterday in Richmond and Roanoke, Governor Abigail Spanberger marked 100 days in office -speaking directly to Virginians about the steps her Administration is taking to make life more affordable for families and grow the Commonwealth's economy. To recap her first 100 days in offic  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * Valley residents, researchers recognized for public service The Public Service Awards at James Madison University, hosted by JMU's Master of Public Administration program and co-sponsored by the Madison Center for Community Development and JMU's Office of Economic and Community Development, have announced their 2026 honorees. Honorees are nominated by their peers and will be recognized at the annua  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schiff, & Gallego Announce Vote on Cuba War Powers Resolution Today * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced that the Senate will vote today on their War Powers Resolution to block the use of U.S. forces in unauthorized hostilities against Cuba. President Donald Trump has already ordered an illegal military blockade of C  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 28 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU announces 2026-2030 Self Graduate Fellows * LAWRENCE -Seventeen doctoral students have been selected to receive the University of Kansas' prestigious Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year. In fall 2026, the fellowship reaches 67 total current fellows, making it the largest fellowship size ever in the program's history. The Self Graduate Fellowship's mission is to i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 28 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Lamar Alexander Initiative completes inaugural year, announces new Fellows * By Kurt Brobeck One year after the launch of Vanderbilt University's Lamar Alexander Initiative, the Initiative recently celebrated the "graduation" of its first cohort of Fellows. Its organizers are already looking forward to welcoming a second set of Fellows this summer. The Alexander Initiative is housed within Va  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 29 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release: * * * MBI Sets Attendance Record at 2026 World of Modular, Names 2026 Awards of Distinction Winners The Modular Building Institute's 2026 World of Modular conference and tradeshow concluded April 23 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas after a record-setting week of education, networking, and global industry engagement. More than 1,800 attendees took part in the four-day event, inc  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 28 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Meet IU McKinney Master of Laws Alumna Helay Khwajazada * Helay Khwajazada, LL.M. '23, is a law clerk at Elze Law in Richmond, Virginia. While at IU McKinney, she served as an intern at Indiana Legal Services, where she assisted attorneys working for clients facing eviction. Where are you from originally I am from Kabul, Afghanistan. I completed my Bachelor of Science  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * More than 5,400 donors support VCU students, patients, faculty and researchers on Giving Day The global VCU community came together to raise $10,748,336. More than 1,550 gifts were less than $50. By Catherine Brown, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Virginia Commonwealth University received overwhelming support for its fifth annual Giving Day on April 21. Friends from all over the coun  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Point Park University Paves the Way for Accelerated Education Degree with Educators Rising Partnership High school students enrolled in an Educators Rising program can earn up to 21 college credits before they even set foot on campus, thanks to a new partnership between Point Park University and Phi Delta Kappa International. Point Park accepts the highest transferable credits from Educators Rising i  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Pressure to End DHS Shutdown Ramps Up * The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered its 73 rd day, extending the record for the longest government shutdown. While DHS employees have been paid from a rainy day fund - some on time during the shutdown, others via executive orders providing back pay at   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: HILL AND GOLDMAN INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT PUBLIC SERVANTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) and Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Greg Stanton Joined by Mesa Teacher as Guest for King Charles III's Address to Congress * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) was joined by Hermosa Vista Elementary School teacher Juanita Hernandez for King Charles III's address to Congress. The address came as the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence, a milestone that honors the n  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following opening statement on April 28, 2026, at a House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency fiscal 2027 budget: * * * "Today the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment will consider President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "I'm glad to welcome back Environmental Protecti  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Walkinshaw Statement on the Absurd Indictment Against James Comey * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released the following statement in response to the new indictment against James Comey. "The indictment against James Comey is absurd. It's destined to fail in court. But clearly Acting Atto  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Scott, Omar Slam DOL Rule Robbing Workers of Fair Wages and Workplace Protections Today, House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) and Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) slammed the Department of Labor's (DOL) proposed rule to allow un  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Welcomes Charles McGilvary Johnson as Co-Chair of SIA StartUps in Security Charles M. Johnson of NGA Security Advisors will help lead SIA's community and accelerator program for security innovators.  SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Charles McGilvary Johnson as co-chair of SIA StartUps in  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, April 29 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Smithfield Foods to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences. Tuesday, May 12 * Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum, New York, NY President and CEO Sha  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, April 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Files Motions Arguing Trump Administration Officials Made False Statements Related to Informant Program The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) filed two motions in federal court related to the grand jury indictment returned last week and announced at a press conference by Department of Justice (DOJ) officials. The motions follow the false statements by acting U.S. Attor  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Statement in Response to the CO River Drought Operations Response Plan and Its Effect on Fish * The Bureau of Reclamation just announced the timing for this year's Drought Response Operations Plan (DROP), including water releases from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Below is a statement from The Nature Conservancy, Western Resource Advocates, and American Rivers in response to how these   more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Students from around world showcase lifesaving innovations at Rice360 Global Health Technologies Design Competition * From a reusable surgical stapler designed for low-resource hospitals to an AI-powered tool that helps mothers detect neonatal jaundice early, student innovators from across the globe gathered at Rice University's BioScience Research Collaborative to tackle some of the world's most urgent heal  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Scanlon's Opening Statement at Hearing on Republicans' Effort to Eliminate FACE Act Safeguards Today, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, delivered opening remarks at a hearing examining  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Three-Time Convicted Drug Dealer, 70, Sentenced in Major Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy * WASHINGTON - Ronnie Rogers, 70, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 236 months in prison for his role as a key figure in a large-scale conspiracy that imported and distributed fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and other controlled substances in th  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Provides Opening Remarks on Republican Budget Bill * This afternoon, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) provided opening remarks at the the FY2026 Budget Resolution at the House of Representatives Committee on Rules, which begins the Senate-led reconciliation process. The video can be found here and a (lightly edited) transcript has been provided below:   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Navy Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of strategic systems programs at the U.S. Navy, from an April 22, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Strategic Systems Programs' (SSP) mission is to deter strategic attack by providing credible and affordable nuclear and non-nuclear capabilities to the Warfighter to underwrite the security of our Nation. As the Navy   more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Unique Camping + Marine Partners With Care Camps Foundation To Support Camps for Children with Cancer * Unique Camping + Marine, a leading provider of RV care and maintenance products, is proud to announce a new partnership with Care Camps Foundation, helping ensure children with cancer can experience joy, belonging, and the healing power of the outdoors at no cost to their   more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University's chief inclusive excellence officer to lecture at Jones Memorial Library Dr. Robert Canida II, the University of Lynchburg's chief inclusive excellence officer, will give a lecture at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, at Jones Memorial Library in Lynchburg. Canida's presentation, "Resilience, Resolve, and Rising Up: Lynchburg's Voices for Civil Rights," will examine how local leaders in the C  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 28 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: * * * University of Richmond Student Receives Projects for Peace Grant for Work in Ghana * University of Richmond senior Stevi Dugas has received a Projects for Peace grant for her project aimed at breaking cycles of poverty among single mothers and youth in Ghana. Projects for Peace awards $10,000 to students who develop grassroots projects that focus on finding solutions for resolving conflict a  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721) to support 441 projects that will strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to in  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 27 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Scientists Elected to Prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences * Two University of Virginia scientists have been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a storied group founded during the Revolutionary War by John Adams, John Hancock and 60 other scholar-patriots to advance the public good. Edward H. Egelman, PhD, of UVA's School of Medicine, and   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU School of Business announces launch of Institute for Free Enterprise Funded with gifts of more than $11 million from donors, the institute will prepare students to better understand the free enterprise system and serve as a hub for thought leadership and dialogue on how free enterprise can work for more people. By Leila Ugincius The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business announ  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Pressley Stands in Solidarity with Epstein Survivors Demanding Meeting with King Charles * Congresswoman Pressley Spent Day Meeting with Survivors Roundtable Video (YouTube) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) stood in solidarity with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse who have been calling for a meeting with King Charles III during his state visit to the United   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: The stage loves Rine Nguyen The VCUarts student revels in the spotlight whether playing the part of Bart Simpson or touring the country as a singer-songwriter. By Anastasia Mineiro Choosing to study the arts can be a leap of faith, even for the multitalented Rine Nguyen, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts. "I was really unsure if it was going to b  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Relaaaaaax! RecWell's new Well-Being Lounge features two luxury massage chairs The space aims to help students and gym patrons cope with stress and aches. By Haley Tenore Just in time for finals this semester, RecWell has unveiled the Well-Being Lounge, a new outlet for Virginia Commonwealth University students who want to melt away some stress. Its highlight: a pair of state-of-the-art massage  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Cadets Present Research at NCUR Eighteen Virginia Military Institute cadets joined approximately 5,000 participants at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond April 13-15. NCUR is an organization dedicated to promoting undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in all fields of study. It offers a unique envir  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 28 -- Virginia State University posted the following news: * * * Virginia State University's Greater Scholarship Gala Raises More Than $1 Million To Support Student Scholarships * The Gala was one of the most significant fundraising events in the University's history. Virginia State University's Greater Scholarship Gala, held on April 25, 2026, was an unforgettable evening of celebration and generosity, raising more than $1 million for student scholarships, making   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert explains why the war in the Middle East is making fertilizer more expensive One of the concerns that has come out of the Iran War is its impact on growing crops. According to the International Food Policy Research Institute, about 30 percent of global fertilizer trade passed through the Strait of Hormuz in 2024. The ongoing conflict in that region has resulted in rising costs and concerns for food produce  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jessica Walters never expected to love the lab -- now she runs all four of them By Andrew Mann In a small animal clinic in Powhatan, Virginia, a teenage Jessica Walters held an 8-week-old puppy while a veterinarian put it down. The puppy had a broken leg from jumping off a doghouse with the owner's son. The owner, hearing the cost, opted to euthanize instead. "It was kind of my opposite of the James Herriot m  more