NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * 20 Members of the Class of 2026 Recognized at Commencement with Academic and Citizenship Awards * Twenty members of the Class of 2026 received academic honors, journal awards, citizenship and leadership awards, or recognition from the Vanderbilt Bar Association. Award recipients recognized in the Commencement program are listed below: Academic Awards Nicholas Wallenburgh of Lexena, Kansas received the   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses North Carolina's Richard Ojeda for Election to Congress * AFGE says Ojeda is a dedicated public servant and proven leader The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Richard Ojeda for election to the U.S. House representing North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The general   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 14 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Applied learning elevates degree's value * UBalt experience fulfills a dream for new graduate Martins Awofadeju is an analytical thinker that makes decisions with clear intentions. He came to The University of Baltimore for a degree that promised an education as practical as he is. He sought courses built around digital forensics training, real-world applications and public service. He wanted sk  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Democracy Without Intimidation Act: New Bill Would Strengthen Ban on Troops and Federal Law Enforcement Officers at Election Polling Places * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) introduced new legislation to safeguard our elections from security threats, even those from within the government including the President and federal law enforcement. The Democracy   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Economic Policy Institute issued the following report on April 30, 2026 by Nina Mast, Emma Cohn and David Cooper entitled "The Trump agenda has harmed the D.C. regional economy. Other regions should brace for impact.." Here are the key takeaways: * * * In a one-year span between the end of 2024 and 2025, federal employment in the DMV region (Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland and Virginia) fell by more than 53,800 jobs (-14.2%). These job losses are on  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Presses Burgum on Federal Workforce Cuts, Partisan National Park Passes & Changes to the Grants Approval Process * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, questioned Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. Elfreth opened by highlighting cuts to the federal workforce and funding at the National Park Service  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Approves Over $1.54 Billion to Support Recovery in the Mid-Atlantic PHILADELPHIA -- FEMA recently approved $1,541,450,296 in funding to support recovery in Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. This includes $1.53 billion to reimburse for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and $3 million for recovery work related to past natural  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Forced Relocation of USDA Workers Will Undermine Agency's Work, Union Says * AFGE president calls on Congress to halt unauthorized dismantling of USDA programs and services The American Federation of Government Employees is warning the public that the Trump administration's attempts to forcibly relocate more than half of the U.S. Department of Agriculture'  more

FREDERICK, Maryland, May 15 (TNSjou) -- The National Institutes of Health's National Laboratory for Cancer Research issued the following news: * * * Researchers identify lower GI tract tissues as source of initial rebound of HIV-like virus after stopping ART By Mary Ellen Hackett Antiretroviral treatment (ART) can suppress HIV to the point it is undetectable in the blood. However, when ART is stopped, even after decades of treatment, the virus reignites and the infection progresses. This pe  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Harris Delivers Floor Remarks on the Cashless Bail Reporting Act * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) delivered remarks on the House floor regarding, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, legislation that requires the Attorney General to publish a public list of jurisdictions that allow certain serious offenders to be released without cash bail. Rep. Harris's remarks on H.R. 56  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 14 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * House Committee Passes Disastrous Bill for Oyster Reefs and Chesapeake Bay Restoration * Provisions in the Bill Would Strip Funding and Allow Harvest on Restored Oyster Reefs In a potentially devastating blow for protected Chesapeake Bay oyster reefs, the House Appropriations Committee today passed a funding bill for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that excludes   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Stand for Freedom, Democracy, and Our Ukrainian Allies * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor after the bipartisan discharge petition for H.R. 2913 - the Ukraine Support Act - received the final signature needed to compel a vote on the House Floor. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here to watch a video of his re  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 15 -- Baltimore Gas and Electric, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * Investments in Local Infrastructure Strengthen Electric Service Reliability, Reduce Outages for BGE Customers in 2025 BGE continued to deliver stronger electric reliability for customers in 2025 due to system maintenance, electric system upgrades, and deployment of innovative technologies across the system. In 2025, the average number of customer interruptions (0.64) was  more

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 14 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * IU Southeast Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 197th Commencement * New Albany, Ind. (May 14, 2026) - On a bright sunny morning, Indiana University Southeast graduates set their sights on the future as they celebrated the 197th annual Commencement on May 14, 2026. The ceremony began with Indiana University President Pamela Whitten and Chancellor Debbie Ford welcoming the graduates, their famili  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 15 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Black Community Leaders Urge More Focus on Solutions in Conversations About Black Maternal Health In a new study based on in-depth interviews, Black community leaders say the national conversation about the Black maternal health crisis places too much emphasis on grim maternal mortality and morbidity statistics, without enough attention to community-led s  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 15 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Combined Sensory-and-Motor Function Score May Help Assess Cognitive Impairment Often Underlying Dementia Findings suggest combined sensorimotor assessment measure may support early detection of cognitive decline * A measure that combines sensory and motor function assessments may be useful in gauging the risk of mild cognitive impairment, a condition th  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on: * * * New Judiciary Democrats Report Reveals Trump Deportation Policies Are Undermining State and Local Criminal Prosecutions Trump's Mass Deportation Policy Is Endangering Public Safety, Allowing Criminals to Evade Accountability and Denying Justice to Victims Nationwide * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committ  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces that No Charges Will Be Filed in the June 25, 2025 Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in the City of Baltimore Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced his decision not to seek charges in the Wednesday, June 25, 2025 fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in the City of Baltimore, Maryland. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025,  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following testimony by National Safety Council CEO Lorraine Martin from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues": * * * Chairs Mackenzie and Walberg and Ranking Members Omar and Scott, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for inviting me to this important hearing titled: Building a Safer Future: Pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * Voters Should Choose Yesterday morning, the Virginia Supreme Court voided a redistricting referendum that voters had approved just two and a half weeks ago. Virginia Democrats drew a new map that would likely flip four of the state's 11 House seats from Republican to Democratic. Republicans challenged the process on constitutional grounds, and in a 4-  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 13 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Obesity is a chronic disease, requiring lifelong, personalized management * Obesity is a chronic disease involving excess or dysfunctional body fat that can affect health. It's influenced by complex biological, behavioral, genetic, and environmental factors that impact hunger, fullness, metabolism, and body weight. In people with obesity, excess or dysfunctional body fat can lead to other health is  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Raskin and Pallone Expand Investigation into Paramount Skydance Amid Dangerous Consolidation of Media Conglomerates and Pressure to Relinquish Editorial Control of CNN to President Trump Lawmakers Escalate Scrutiny of Trump Ally David Ellison's Proposed Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition and Coercive Influence Over CBS N  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Garcia and Morelle Unveil Landmark Legislation to Curb Trump Administration's Historic Abuses of Power, Profiteering from Public Office * Washington, D.C.- Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Joseph Morelle (NY-25) introduced legislation to strengthen the legal infrastructure of our democracy against presidents or other officials who abuse their power for p  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Resources for the Future issued the following report on April 9, 2026 by Emma DeAngeli and Margaret A. Walls entitled "Recreation and Resilience: When Parks Do Double Duty". Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Extreme precipitation events are increasing in many areas of the United States, leading to a growing number of damaging flood events. Nature-based solutions (NBS), which use natural features or processes to absorb and redirect floodwaters away from develo  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps National Spelling Bee welcomes 247 spellers as it returns to Washington, D.C. * By Molly Miossi  The 2026 competition will be held in the historic Constitution Hall CINCINNATI - The Scripps National Spelling Bee will return to Washington, D.C. for the first time in 15 years, with 247 spellers earning their place in the 2026 competition, set for May 26  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * Alsobrooks Votes Yes on CLARITY Act in Banking Committee Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting to move the CLARITY Act out of the Banking Committee and onto the Senate Floor. The vote was reported favorably by a vote of 15-9. "The digital revolution is upon us, and it has presented a clear opportunity to support small businesses, generate w  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Fetterman Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Bill to Protect Washington's Trail Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral Washington's Trail -- 1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility test to designate Washington's Trail as a national historic   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 14 (TNSxrep) -- The Solid Waste Association of North America issued the following news release: * * * SWANA Releases New ARF Report on Horizontal Landfill Gas Collection Systems The SWANA Applied Research Foundation (ARF) released a new report titled Horizontal Landfill Gas Collection Systems. This report provides updated guidance to assist solid waste professionals in designing, installing, and operating horizontal landfill gas (LFG) collection systems. Develop  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release: * * * Trustee Carolyn Brehm Makes Record Setting Gift Funding Museum Education Leadership Role at National Museum of Asian Art Gift Recognizes National Reach and Expanded Access of Museum's Educational Programs * The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art announced a record setting gift from Carolyn Brehm, vice chair of the museum's board of trustees, funding a museum educat  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 15 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * Two Johns Hopkins researchers elected to National Academy of Sciences Ulrich Mueller, Erika Pearce recognized for their groundbreaking work on hearing loss and immune metabolism, respectively * Johns Hopkins University professors Ulrich Mueller and Erika Pearce have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, a private, nonprofit community of scientists committed to furthering science and scientif  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 14 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Uniformed Services University Recognizes Future Military Health Leaders of the Class of 2026 * In This Article * Recognizing the Highest Honors in Medical Education * Developing Compassionate Physician Leaders * Innovations in Patient Care and Clinical Research * Community, Humanism, and Lasting Gratitude Students, faculty, staff, family members, and military leaders gathered May 7  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Union RNs succeed in forcing Kaiser to back off of firing DACA nurse colleague * With only hours to spare, union nurses represented by California Nurses Association successfully forced Kaiser to back off from firing a DACA nurse colleague because the federal government has been extraordinarily slow to renew her work authorization. The nurse, who works at Kaiser San Francisco M  more

MARINA DEL REY, California, May 13 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * Advanced Foundry Capabilities Through MOSIS 2.0 USC-led semiconductor prototyping initiative MOSIS 2.0 will be the official storefront for cutting-edge foundry services from domestic microelectronics leaders. * Three leading domestic microelectronics facilities, HRL Laboratories, Teledyne, and Northrop   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Proposes Amendments to CLARITY Act to Ensure Transparency, Stop Trump Corruption * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, has put forward eight amendments to the CLARITY Act ahead of the Senate Banking Committee markup of the legislation. The amendments filed by Senator Van Hollen seek to address an array of   more