SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 23 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Groups Challenge Trump Administration's Phoenix Ozone Pollution Waiver EPA blamed city's air violations on Asia, Mexico in granting free pass to pollute * Phoenix, AZ -- Conservation groups today challenged the Trump Administration's waiver of stronger air pollution controls for Phoenix, one of the nation's smoggiest cities. The groups' petition for review, filed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals,  more

LOGAN, Utah, May 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Ken Guan to Join USU Blanding Campus as New Associate Vice President * BLANDING, Utah - Utah State University has announced Ken Guan will become associate vice president for the Blanding campus. Guan will start at USU Blanding on July 1, 2026. Guan has worked in higher ed for more than 20 years, including roles at Indiana University, Kansas State University, University of Vermont, University of Texas, and most re  more

LOGAN, Utah, May 24 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Samantha Campbell Named Associate Vice President for USU Moab * MOAB, Utah - Utah State University has announced Samantha Campbell as associate vice president for the USU Moab campus. Campbell has been serving in the role as interim since May 2025. "Samantha brings an exceptional combination of leadership, strategic vision, deep care for students and a genuine passion for both USU and the Moab community," said Kr  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities released the following testimony by Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael E. Conley, commander of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairwoman Ernst, Ranking Member Slotkin, and distinguished members, it is my profound honor to represent the more than 21,000 Air Commandos of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). I cannot think  more