News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
AFA Expands Education Impact Across Northeast Texas Through Local Engagement
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Expands Education Impact Across Northeast Texas Through Local Engagement
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AFA's Northeast Texas Chapter 416 (NETXAFA) continues to strengthen its presence across the region by empowering members, supporting educators, and expanding access to AFA and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) resources. Through scholarships, school partnerships, and a growing community-ba
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AFP-Idaho Launches Thank You Campaign for Lawmakers who Supported Portable Benefits Initiative and Tax Relief Bill
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-Idaho Launches Thank You Campaign for Lawmakers who Supported Portable Benefits Initiative and Tax Relief Bill
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Boise, ID - Americans for Prosperity-Idaho (AFP-ID) launched a new thank you campaign this week highlighting principled lawmakers in the state who sided with Idaho families and entrepreneurs. The new campaign, consisting of both social media ads and physica
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AFP-Idaho Thanks Senators Risch and Crapo for Supporting Working Families Tax Cuts
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-Idaho Thanks Senators Risch and Crapo for Supporting Working Families Tax Cuts
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Boise, ID - Americans for Prosperity-Idaho (AFP-ID) has initiated a new digital campaign thanking Sen. Mike Crapo and Sen. James Risch for their support of the landmark Working Families Tax Cuts Act. Those tax cuts - some of the most meaningful in Idaho history - have ensured that Idaho f
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AFP-SC Announces Three Additional Endorsements
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-SC Announces Three Additional Endorsements
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COLUMBIA, SC - Today, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) announced its endorsement of Rep. Phillip Bowers (HD-03), Rep. Travis Moore (HD-33), and Hunter Hackett (HD-96) for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives. The primary will be held on June 9, 2026.
AFP-SC State Director Matt Humm relea
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AIA Honors L3Harris' Chris Kubasik with Voice of Industry Award
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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AIA Honors L3Harris' Chris Kubasik with Voice of Industry Award
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Washington, DC - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) honored L3Harris Chair and Chief Executive Officer Chris Kubasik with the Voice of Industry Award at its spring Board of Governors meeting in Washington, DC. The Voice of Industry Award recognizes AIA advocates who utilize their platforms
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AIA: House FY27 NDAA Bolsters Industrial Base Resilience
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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AIA: House FY27 NDAA Bolsters Industrial Base Resilience
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Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today issued the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee released its National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027:
"For too long, the systems and processes that support the aerospace a
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American Center for Law and Justice: While Israel Buried Its Dead, the Biden Administration Wrote Checks to Hamas and UNRWA
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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While Israel Buried Its Dead, the Biden Administration Wrote Checks to Hamas and UNRWA
By John Monaghan
The ACLJ previously filed two separate FOIAs to get to the bottom of the Biden Administration's funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). When the Biden Administration suspended that funding in January of 2024 - after the IDF reported t
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON UNLAWFUL NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 26 states, urged the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to uphold a lower court's ruling blocking the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
In their amicus br
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Author of 'Black Faces, Black Interests' Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The House Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Carol M. Swain, author of the 1993 book, "Black Faces, Black Interests", and former professor of political science and law at Vanderbilt University, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate":
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Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished Members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
I am Dr. Carol M. Swain, a former tenured
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Beyer Introduces Legislation to Protect Streams and Lands Impacted by Mining
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Introduces Legislation to Protect Streams and Lands Impacted by Mining
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Congressman Don Beyer today introduced the CLEAN UP Mines Act to strengthen key environmental protections for streams and lands impacted by mining. The bill is inspired by the Department of Interior's Stream Protection Rule that established clear requirements for responsible surface coal mining while meeting the nation's ene
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Bipartisan Amendment Recognizes NEMA's Make It American Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following statement on May 26, 2026:
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STATEMENT: Bipartisan Amendment Recognizes NEMA's Make It American(TM) Program
NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips today issued the following statement after the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee incorporated bipartisan language recognizing NEMA's Make It AmericanTM certification program into H.R. 8870, the Building Unrivaled Infrastructure a
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Building pathways to legal careers: Inside W&M's Legal Scholars program
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 26 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Building pathways to legal careers: Inside W&M's Legal Scholars program
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The following story originally appeared on the website for the College of Arts & Sciences. - Ed.
For Johanna Pellegrino '24, the road to law school was filled with obstacles, but William & Mary's Legal Scholars program turned barriers into opportunities.
The Legal Scholars program seeks to remove structural barriers for students pur
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Capt. Parker Poole Launches Two New TowBoatUS Ports in Maine
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 27 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Capt. Parker Poole Launches Two New TowBoatUS Ports in Maine
TowBoatUS Harpswell and TowBoatUS Portland offer on-water assistance to recreational boaters throughout Casco Bay
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PORTLAND, Maine. - Capt. Parker Poole is growing his footprint in Maine with the opening of two new on-water towing assistance ports, TowBoatUS Harpswell and TowBoatUS Portland. Capt. Poole will now provide e
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CCRKBA APPLAUDS FOUR VA PROSECUTORS FOR REFUSING TO ENFORCE GUN BAN
BELLEVUE, Washington, May 26 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
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CCRKBA APPLAUDS FOUR VA PROSECUTORS FOR REFUSING TO ENFORCE GUN BAN
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BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is applauding the decision by at least four county prosecutors in Virginia to not enforce the ban on so-called "assault firearms" and original capacity magazines, signed into law by Democrat Gov. Ab
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Commander Corey Doolitle, UAPB Alumnus, Selected for Promotion to Captain in the U.S. Navy
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 26 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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Commander Corey Doolitle, UAPB Alumnus, Selected for Promotion to Captain in the United States Navy
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Commander (Captain Select) Corey Doolittle, MSC, USN, an alumnus of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected for promotion to the rank of Captain (O-6) in the United States Navy.
Commander Doolittle earned a Bachelor of Science in Regulatory Sciences from UAPB'
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Congressional Leaders Express Concern Over Lack of Leadership Personnel Ahead of Hurricane Season
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Congressional Leaders Express Concern Over Lack of Leadership Personnel Ahead of Hurricane Season
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Earlier this month, Rep. Bennie Thompson, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, and Rep. Tim Kennedy, ranking member of the subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, wrote a letter to the Secret
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Conn. Gov. Lamont Announces Commissioner Jordan Scheff Leaving the Department of Developmental Services, Names Elisa Velardo as Successor
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Announces Commissioner Jordan Scheff Leaving the Department of Developmental Services, Names Elisa Velardo as Successor
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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Commissioner Jordan Scheff will be leaving his position with the state effective June 11, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity in Virginia.
Upo
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Daily Signal Senior Editor O'Neil Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Tyler O'Neil, senior editor of The Daily Signal, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate":
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My name is Tyler O'Neil.1 I write commentary and investigative reporting for The Daily Signal. I wrote two books, "Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center" (updated May 2026) and "The Woketopus: The Dark Money Cabal Manipulating the Fe
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DXC Modernizes Customer Service and Applications for Telenor Sweden
ASHBURN, Virginia, May 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release:
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DXC Modernizes Customer Service and Applications for Telenor Sweden
Stockholm - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, has entered partnership with Telenor Sweden, one of the Nordic region's leading telecommunications providers, to modernize customer service operations and strengthen it
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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on May 26, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 27 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on May 26, 2026:
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Well, it has been another fantastic spring week with another on the horizon, though it is hard to believe that May is coming to a close. I have long since recognized the wisdom of dear friends (who at the time were older ;>) when they shared that the days are long, but the years are short. This seems especially true at this time of the year
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Federal Register: NHTSA Issues Information Collection Notice on Incident Reporting for Automated Driving Systems & Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection:
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This ICR is for NH
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Federal Register: NHTSA Issues Information Collection Notice on Pulsating Stop Lamps, Flashing Lights, Distance Perception
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection:
NHTSA invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before se
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Goshen College: Tony Krabill of NPR to Lead 91.1 The Globe
GOSHEN, Indiana, May 27 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
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Tony Krabill of NPR to lead 91.1 The Globe
Tony Krabill has been appointed the new general manager of 91.1 The Globe, Goshen College's student-run radio station, and will begin his role on July 1.
Krabill brings nearly two decades at 88.1 WVPE-FM, the National Public Radio station for Elkhart County, where he currently serves as program director.
Krabill will join this role alongside Jason Samuel '93, who will be com
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Griffith Announces HHS Grant for Virginia Tech Veterinary Students
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces HHS Grant for Virginia Tech Veterinary Students
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $56,345 grant. The funding supports veterinary student research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Virginia Tech leads a biomedical research program for veterinary students.
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Griffith Congratulates Ninth District Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Congratulates Ninth District Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Moira McKenzie of Bristol's Virginia High School won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia's Ninth Congressional District. Her artwork is entitled From Sea to Shining Sea and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Patrick Cou
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GWU, Medical Faculty Associates, Universal Health Services Reach Agreement to Transition Clinical Services to Newly Created Provider Group and Continue Medical Education at GW Hospital
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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The George Washington University, Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. and Universal Health Services, Inc. Reach Agreement to Transition Clinical Services to Newly Created Provider Group and Continue Medical Education at GW Hospital
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Agreement establishes clinical operations and staffing within UHS structure,
a framework for continuity of care, and ongoing support of the academic mission
Majority of MFA phy
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Harnessing 'microbiome matchmaking' for coastal seagrass resilience
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 26 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Harnessing 'microbiome matchmaking' for coastal seagrass resilience
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The following story originally appeared on the website for the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. - Ed.
As climate change intensifies, a dangerous feedback loop emerges: Dwindling biodiversity erodes the very natural systems essential for climate stability.
Coastal and marine ecosystems, such as salt marshes and seagrass mead
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Health and Human Services Serves RIF Notices to Workers Missed in Initial Layoffs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Health and Human Services Serves RIF Notices to Workers Missed in Initial Layoffs
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Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent out Reduction in Force (RIF) notices to several employees who were spared from the initial RIF in January 2025.
Many of these employees were members of teams that were eithe
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Health Department Loss of Civil Job Protections
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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Health Department Loss of Civil Job Protections
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A May memo sent to supervisors at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that over 100 positions were expected to lose civil service protections, sparking significant concerns among federal workforce advocates, unions, and policy experts.
These changes
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Institute for Justice Applauds Tennessee for Removing Burdensome Regulations for Makeup Artists
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Institute for Justice Applauds Tennessee for Removing Burdensome Regulations for Makeup Artists
Yesterday, HB 2530, sponsored by Rep. William Lambeth and a companion to Sen. Jack Johnson's SB 2224, was signed by Gov. Bill Lee. The bill fully exempts makeup artists in the state from cosmetology licensing. Previously, makeup artists who wished to practice outside of a retail store would need to app
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Institute for Justice: Appeals Court Upholds Ruling That City Must Compensate Innocent Woman After SWAT Team Destroyed Her Home
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling That City Must Compensate Innocent Woman After SWAT Team Destroyed Her Home
NEW ORLEANS--Today, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision that ruled the city of McKinney, Texas, must pay compensation to an innocent woman after a SWAT team destroyed her home in July 2020. The ruling comes a mere two months after Vicki Baker's attorneys from th
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Invisible threats: New tick-borne dangers found on U.S. military installations
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 26 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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Invisible threats: New tick-borne dangers found on U.S. military installations
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While service members train for visible threats, a nearly invisible one is emerging from our own backyards. Rare but dangerous viruses carried by ticks no bigger than a sesame seed are being detected on and around U.S. military installations, and a proactive public health program is giving us the early warning we need to
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Juniata Faculty Honored for Transformative Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- Juniata College issued the following news:
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Juniata Faculty Honored for Transformative Teaching, Scholarship, and Service
Juniata College honored five faculty members with distinguished teaching and service awards at the close of the spring 2026 semester.
Professor of Psychology Mark McKellop was named the 59th recipient of the Beachley Award for Distinguished Teaching. Professor of Politics Dennis Plane received the 37th annual Beachley Award for Di
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Justice Dept. DEA Proposes Removing Inactive Butalbital Drugs From Controlled Substance Exemption List
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed revoking the exempted status of dozens of inactive butalbital prescription products that are no longer marketed or linked to companies that no longer exist. The proposal would remove the affected products from DEA's Table of Exempted Prescription Products under the Controlled Substances Act while leaving active exempted products unchanged.
DEA said the proposal targets prescription products
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Knoxville Lawyer Dies at 89
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Knoxville Lawyer Dies at 89
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Knoxville lawyer Joe Mont McAfee died May 17 at age 89. He completed his law degree at the University of Tennessee (now Winston) College of Law.
In 1961, he was commissioned as first lieutenant in the Army JAG Corp completing his military justice training at the University of Virginia School of Law.
McAfee practiced business law at
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Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Reason: Abigail Spanberger Vetoes Mandatory Collective Bargaining, Defying Virginia Unions
NEW YORK, May 23 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by legal policy fellow Jarrett Dieterle to Reason:
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Abigail Spanberger Vetoes Mandatory Collective Bargaining, Defying Virginia Unions
The surprising move saves taxpayers from a steep bill--for now.
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Since a Democratic trifecta took control of Virginia's government in the 2025 election, two longtime progressive labor policy priorities have been front and center: repealing the state's right-to-wor
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McGuireWoods Helps Newspapers Recover Fees in Pro Bono Public Records Fight
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 27 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Helps Newspapers Recover Fees in Pro Bono Public Records Fight
A North Carolina county government agreed to pay legal fees incurred by two local newspapers in their successful fight - led by McGuireWoods pro bono attorneys - to force the government to comply with state public records laws.
Commissioners from Columbus County on May 18, 2026, voted to drop the county's appeal of a judg
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Md. A.G. Brown Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Block on Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and 3 governors in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, urging the court to deny the Tr
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Media Tip Sheet: New Federal Advisory Warning About Children's Screen Time
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: New Federal Advisory Warning About Children's Screen Time
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With the release of the new federal advisory warning about the risks of excessive screen use among children and teens, experts at the George Washington University are available to discuss what the guidance means for families, schools, healthcare providers and policymakers.
Potential interview topics include:
* Whether strict screen
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MIT Professor Brown Champions Visual Thinking in the Classroom
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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One stage at a time
Associate Professor Sara Brown, an accomplished theater set designer, teaches MIT students to create and think visually.
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In a theater, the first thing the audience sees, and looks at the longest, is the stage. Even so, set design is something most of us know little about. Why does a set have its form and elements? How does it suit the performance?
Consider
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National School Boards Association Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 26 (TNSletter) -- The National School Boards Association issued the following letter to the Senate leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 11, 2026
Senator John Thune (R-SD)
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
Minority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Leaders Thune and Schumer,
On behalf of the National School Boards Association (NSBA), representing locally elected school board members
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Neuroscientist recognized for rural representation in child research
ROANOKE, Virginia, May 26 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news:
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Neuroscientist recognized for rural representation in child research
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The National Rural Health Association has named Brittany Howell the recipient of its 2026 Outstanding Researcher Award for her contributions to advancing rural health through large-scale research on early brain and child development.
Howell, an associate professor at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Re
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NPR, NPM and PRX Collaborate to Expand Revenue Opportunities for Public Radio Stations
WASHINGTON, May 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- NPR [National Public Radio] posted the following news release:
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NPR, NPM and PRX Collaborate to Expand Revenue Opportunities for Public Radio Stations
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WASHINGTON, D.C.; May 26, 2026 - NPR, NPR's sponsorship subsidiary NPM, and PRX today announced a public media collaboration creating a new, more flexible path for stations to monetize their podcasts. Beginning today, NPM can provide sponsorship sales for stations' series and shows hosted and d
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Ohio State University Professor Hill Testifies Before Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following written testimony by Edward 'Ned' Hill, professor emeritus of economic development at the Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and a senior research associate at the Ohio Manufacturing Institute, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "America 250: Industrialization and the Rise of Small Manufacturers":
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I. INTRODUCTION
Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and Member
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On Memorial Day, Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, honor nation's fallen
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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On Memorial Day, Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, honor nation's fallen
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The United States will soon mark its semiquincentennial -250 years as a nation. It's a big milestone, said President Donald J. Trump, but not one that could have been achieved without more than a million U.S. service members having given their lives to the nation since the American
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POLITICO Announces 2026 POLITICO Fellow
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 -- Politico issued the following statement on May 26, 2026:
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POLITICO Announces 2026 POLITICO Fellow
Announcement from Executive Editor, Washington, Julia Marsh:
We're thrilled to announce that Elleiana Green will be joining us this August as a 2026 POLITICO Fellow. Elleiana brings a sharp eye for accountability reporting and a track record of covering politics and policy at some of the country's top newsrooms.
The POLITICO Fellows Program, among the most pr
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Rep. Beyer, 44 Co-Signers Issue Letter to GAO
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, with 44 co-signers issued the following letter to the Government Accountability Office:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 13, 2026
The Honorable Orice W. Brown
Acting Comptroller General of the United States
U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20548
Dear Ms. Brown:
We write with concern about the effectiveness of the Army's aviation safety culture and in particular, its practice
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Rep. McClellan, 17 Co-Signers Issue Letter to FCC
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, with 17 co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Communications Commission:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 15, 2026
The Honorable Brendan Carr
Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554
Dear Chairman Carr:
We write to express serious concern about recent actions and statements by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") that suggest the
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Rep. Scott Issues Letter to HHS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 17, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy:
I write to follow up with you regarding our exchange at the Ap
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Rep. Subramanyam Asks Citibank to Address Effects of Shutdown on DHS Employee Credit Scores
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Subramanyam Asks Citibank to Address Effects of Shutdown on DHS Employee Credit Scores
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) is requesting that Citibank cease reporting negative information regarding late payments on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) travel credit cards to the credit bureaus. The Congressman sent a letter to Citibank CEO Jane Fraser about thi
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Rep. Walkinshaw, 7 Co-Signers Issue Letter to President Trump
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, with seven co-signers issued the following letter to President Trump:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 13, 2026
President Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington D.C. 20500
Dear President Trump,
As you participate in the U.S.-China Summit, we write to respectfully request that you urge the People's Republic of China's (PRC) leader Xi Jinping to halt the forcible repatriation of
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Reps. Scott, Omar Issue Letter to Labor Dept.
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Labor:
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Here is the text of the letter:
April 28, 2026
The Honorable Keith Sonderling
Acting Secretary of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
RE: Comments on RIN 1235
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Republican Attorneys General Joined VP Vance and White House Fraud Task Force to Take On Fraud
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on May 26, 2027:
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Republican Attorneys General Joined VP Vance and White House Fraud Task Force to Take On Fraud
Today, Republican Attorneys General from across the country joined Vice President JD Vance and the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud for a roundtable on combating fraud and protecting our nation's most vulnerable.
Attorney General Brenna Bird (IA), Attorney General Derek Brown
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Reviving Robbie Basho: UBalt Summer Class Deep-Dives into the Life of a Baltimore Musician Who Deserved Better
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 22 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following Q&A involving Howard Fishman, author, musician, composer, theatre-maker and cultural essayist:
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Reviving Robbie Basho: A UBalt Summer Class Deep-Dives into the Life of a Baltimore Musician Who Deserved Better
'Biographical research involves obsession, detective work, patience, and keeping an open mind'
Article by Betsy Boyd, author and director of The University of Baltimore's MFA in Creative Writing and Pu
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Rick Hasen leads publication of a major new restatement on the law of torts remedies
LOS ANGELES, California, May 26 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news:
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Rick Hasen leads publication of a major new restatement on the law of torts remedies
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UCLA School of Law professor Rick Hasen has been uncommonly busy lately. At a time when his agenda has been full of successful projects and honors, Hasen traveled to Philadelphia for the annual meeting of the American Law Institute. There, on May 18, members voted to approve the Res
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RV Technical Institute Celebrates EPIC Campus's Level 1 Course Graduates
HERNDON, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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RV Technical Institute Celebrates EPIC Campus's Level 1 Course Graduates
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The inaugural RV technician course at Littleton Public School's EPIC Campus is concluding on a high note. Six attendees graduated from the course with their Level 1 RVTI certifications. Although the EPIC Campus has completed a summer training course, this marks the conclusion of their inaugural semester
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SEMI Foundation, National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education
MILPITAS, California, May 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME)
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National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectroni
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Senior Lawyers Section Launches Two New On-Demand Webinars for MCLE Credit
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 27 -- The Virginia State Bar issued the following news:
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Senior Lawyers Section Launches Two New On-Demand Webinars for MCLE Credit
The Virginia State Bar Senior Lawyers Section (SLS) has unveiled two new on-demand MCLE webinars available for free: Protecting Your and Your Clients' Interests in the Event of Your Disability, Death, or Other Disaster and Succession Planning for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners. The two webinars address the importance of VSB members
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Sens. Warren, Sheehy Issue Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 18, 2026
The Honorable Roger F. Wicker
Chair
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Russell Senate Building, Room 228
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Jack Reed
Ranking Member
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Russell Senate Building, Room 228
Washington, D.C. 20510
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Sentara, Chesapeake schools open healthcare career pathways for middle-school students
NORFOLK, Virginia, May 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Sentara, Chesapeake schools open healthcare career pathways for middle-school students
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Sentara and Chesapeake Public Schools have launched a partnership aimed at giving middle school students an immersive look at careers in healthcare at a formative stage in their lives.
Eighth-grade students from Jolliff Middle School spent a day at the Sentara Simulation Center in Chesapeake; they e
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Space Force Leaders Connect with Public, Present 'Always Above' at Western Kentucky University
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 26 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Space Force Leaders Connect with Public, Present 'Always Above' at Western Kentucky University
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AFNS) - Top Space Force leadership engaged with the local community at Western Kentucky University May 22, fielding questions and presenting the service's immersive planetarium documentary, "Always Above."
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Jo
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Student Press Law Center: Alabama Court Decision Threatens Student Press Freedom
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news on May 26, 2026:
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Alabama court decision threatens student press freedom
The Student Press Law Center today condemned a federal court ruling upholding -- for now, at least -- the University of Alabama's decision to shut down two student magazines, calling the decision a significant threat to student press freedom nationwide.
"The court's decision flies in the face of nearly six decades of student press
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TechFreedom: Virginia Screen Time Law Is a Substantial Burden on Speech, TechFreedom Tells Fourth Circuit
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- TechFreedom, a technology policy think tank, issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Virginia Screen Time Law Is a Substantial Burden on Speech, TechFreedom Tells Fourth Circuit
Last week, TechFreedom filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to affirm a district court order blocking Virginia's Senate Bill 854, which requires social media platforms to verify every user's age and to cap minors under 16 at one hour of us
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University of Virginia: Q&A - Why Did Doctors Rename a Condition That Affects Millions of Women?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on May 26, 2026, involving UVA Health gynecologist Dana Redick:
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Q&A: Why did doctors rename a condition that affects millions of women?
By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu
Following an "unprecedented, rigorous, multistep global consensus process," world experts have renamed polycystic ovary syndrome to better reflect its wide-ranging effects on upward of 200 million women each year.
The co
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VCOM Celebrates the Graduation of the 616 Members of the Class of 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 27 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news:
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VCOM Celebrates the Graduation of the 616 Members of the Class of 2026
By Amy Ostroth
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 this spring as students across the College's four campuses officially became physicians who will serve communities across the country.
The 616 members of the graduating class reflect VCOM's con
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VCU Medical Center names first AVP of quality and safety
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 26 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release:
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VCU Medical Center names first AVP of quality and safety
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By Pete Woody
Rick McClenny, MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ, has been named the inaugural associate vice president (AVP) of quality and safety for VCU Medical Center. McClenny's first day in this new position is May
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VCU to Offer Undergraduate Degree in Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineering
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU to offer new undergraduate degree in robotics and autonomous systems engineering
Launching in fall 2026 in the College of Engineering, the program addresses how AI and automation are transforming industries.
By David Pulgar, VCU College of Engineering
The state's first undergraduate degree in robotics and autonomous systems engineering will be offered beginning this fall in Virginia Commonwe
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Venable Features Global Business Leaders Amid Rapid AI Transformation in the New Season of AI and IP: Legal Frontier Podcast
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Venable Features Global Business Leaders Amid Rapid AI Transformation in the New Season of AI and IP: The Legal Frontier Podcast
As companies across industries accelerate investment in artificial intelligence technologies, Venable LLP announced today's launch of Season 2 of the AI and IP: The Legal Frontierpodcast, a nine-episode series examining the legal, commercial, and intellectual property
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Virginia Commonwealth University: Chris Reading Pushes for Physical Therapy's Place in the Healthcare System
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Chris Reading pushes for physical therapy's place in the healthcare system
The chairman and CEO of U.S. Physical Therapy leads a national network of clinics across more than 40 states and has become one of the leading advocates for the field in the country.
By Jeff Kelley
Forty years into a career that began in the clinic, Chris Reading is helping shape the future of physical therapy at the natio
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Virginia Military Institute: Deibel Selected as NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow
LEXINGTON, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news:
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Deibel Selected as NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow
The National Academy of Education (NAEd), an honorary educational society, has selected Maj. Zachary Deibel, assistant professor in the Department of History at Virginia Military Institute, as a 2026 NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow.
Deibel was one of 25 selected from a competitive pool of nearly 500 scholars, and will receive a fellowship award of $
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Virginia Tech: Brendan David-John Receives CAREER Award to Study How Virtual Reality Influences Human Behavior
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Brendan David-John receives CAREER award to study how virtual reality influences human behavior
The five-year award from the National Science Foundation will fund research into how immersive technologies affect decision-making, spending, and privacy as well as how policy and technical interventions can protect users.
By Tonia Moxley
People put on a virtual reality headset to escape into a game, social platform,
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Virginia Tech: Kidney Stone Treatment Powered by Biomedical Engineering Research Receives FDA Approval
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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New kidney stone treatment powered by biomedical engineering research receives FDA approval
By Michelle Darby
For the one in 10 people who suffer from kidney stones, a noninvasive treatment called shock-wave lithotripsy can provide much-needed relief.
Now, a technology developed by Virginia Tech researchers has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a new approach to lithotripsy that's even saf
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Virginia Tech: Three Recent Graduates Receive National Science Foundation Fellowships
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Three recent graduates receive National Science Foundation fellowships
By Alex Parrish
Three graduates of the Department of Mechanical Engineering have been selected to receive graduate research fellowships from the National Science Foundation in recognition of their potential to make significant contributions to science and engineering.
Brock Duma '26, Lillian Fantuzzo '26, and Cassandra Freedlander '26 earned
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Virginia Tech: Why Some Cancers are Worse Than Others
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 27 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Why some cancers are worse than others
Chromosome numbers and cell size fuel cancer progression, according to new studies published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Cancer Research.
By Kelly Izlar
Megan Sweet slices tumors.
A normal day in the lab finds the Virginia Tech graduate student with hands deep inside a refrigerated metal box, pulling a mounted mouse-grown tumor incre
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W&M's Batten School & VIMS Professor Makes $1M Gift to Support Graduate Students
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, May 27 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news:
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W&M's Batten School & VIMS professor makes $1M gift to support graduate students
By Ethan Smith
For more than two decades, Mary Fabrizio has shaped William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS through her research, leadership and mentorship of graduate students. Now, as she approaches retirement, Fabrizio is extending that impact well into the future through an extraordinary
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