Tuesday - July 21, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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"Beyond grateful and honored" - Cedric Derecho receives AAJA's 2026 Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grant through Sports Task Force
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 17 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * "Beyond grateful and honored" - Cedric Derecho receives AAJA's 2026 Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grant through Sports Task Force * For anyone in the sports broadcast industry, the path often times resembles a minor league baseball career, with stints in tiny cities to start, at salaries that would shock many, in the quest of pursuing career dreams. Cedric De  more
#PWNVotes: They Work for Us! Understanding the Difference Between a 501c3/c4
OAKLAND, California, July 18 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news on July 16, 2026: * * * #PWNVotes: They Work for Us! Understanding the Difference between a 501c3/c4 Democracy may be on life support but the people united will never be defeated. They Work for Us training focuses on civic engagement and advocacy, by building our members' confidence to engage with elected officials, candidates, and political parties while clearly explaining which activities are appropriate  more
(SEASON PREMIERE) - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In The Hot Seat: Larry David & Cazzie David / Ben Affleck & Jamie Ding (7/22)
BURBANK, California, July 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * (SEASON PREMIERE) - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: In The Hot Seat: Larry David & Cazzie David / Ben Affleck & Jamie Ding (7/22) * WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: "In The Hot Seat: Larry David & Cazzie David / Ben Affleck & Jamie Ding" (501) (Season Premiere) Logline: Larry David teams up with his daughter, Cazzie D  more
A 'New' Britain for exchange student Zakaria Butt
NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, July 16 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * A 'New' Britain for exchange student Zakaria Butt * By Julian Layne '25 When Zakaria Butt boarded a flight to the United States on Aug. 19, 2025, he knew surprisingly little about Connecticut or Central Connecticut State University. What began as a leap into the unknown would become one of the most transformative experiences of his life. A journalism student from England, Butt decid  more
A.G. Mayes Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects in Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects in Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requires  more
Advocacy Alert: Hawaii Adopts New E-Bike Law
IRVINE, California, July 18 -- The National Bicycle Dealers Association, a non-profit supported by the membership of participating retailers and industry sponsorship, issued the following news: * * * Advocacy Alert: Hawaii Adopts New E-Bike Law Hawaii has enacted significant new legislation that updates how electric bicycles and e-mobility devices are regulated across the state. The new law adopts the three-class e-bike system, creates a legal definition for "e-motos," and establishes new ope  more
AFLCMC Signs Transition Plan, Standardizing Military GPS Programs Under Air Force
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * AFLCMC Signs Transition Plan, Standardizing Military GPS Programs Under Air Force * LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE - On May 28, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) signed the Military GPS User Equipment Transition Support Plan, officially accepting the MGUE Increment (Inc) 1 and 2 programs from the U.S. Space Force.  The agreement finalizes the Air Force's ful  more
AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges
WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges * WASHINGTON -The AFT has topped the highest membership in its 110-year history as workers across America flock to organize with the 1.88 million-strong union that cares, fights, shows up and "gets shit done." At the union's 89th biennial convention this week, AFT President Randi Weingarten  more
AG Brown intervenes in lawsuit to protect onshore wind energy projects
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 16 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown intervenes in lawsuit to protect onshore wind energy projects * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general moving to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects, including at least five in Washington state. Federal law requires Do  more
AG Campbell Intervenes To Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects From Federal Freeze
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 16 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Intervenes To Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects From Federal Freeze * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind ener  more
Angela Zhang speaks on US, China interconnectedness at World Economic Forum
LOS ANGELES, California, July 17 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Angela Zhang speaks on US, China interconnectedness at World Economic Forum * USC Gould School of Law Professor Angela Zhang participated in a panel discussion during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Jan. 21 panel, titled "US and China: Where Will They Land?", addressed the interconnectedness of the two countries despite ongoing frictions. Panelist  more
Announcing AAJA's 2026 Summer Scholarship, Internship, Grant, and Fellowship Recipients
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 17 [Category: Media] -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: * * * Announcing AAJA's 2026 Summer Scholarship, Internship, Grant, and Fellowship Recipients * Congratulations to the summer 2026 recipients of the Asian American Journalists Association's scholarships, internships, grants, and fellowships. These opportunities are made possible through the support of our judges, partners, sponsors, and everyone who contribute  more
Assistant Democratic Leader Neguse: "The only person in America who's getting richer these days is Donald Trump"
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Democratic Leader Neguse: "The only person in America who's getting richer these days is Donald Trump" * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse was joined by Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Richard E. Neal, Committee on Ways and Mean, for his monthly news conference earlier this week. The Members s  more
Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical Prices and Limit Competition
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical Prices and Limit Competition * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for compensation OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 48 states and  more
Attorney General Bonta Moves to Intervene in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Moves to Intervene in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in moving to intervene in Renewable Northwest et al. v. Hegseth et al., a lawsuit brought by several wind industry associations and businesses against the U.S. De  more
Attorney General Bonta, Newsom Administration Take Legal Action Against Local Governments for Failing to Comply with California's Housing Element Law
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta, Newsom Administration Take Legal Action Against Local Governments for Failing to Comply with California's Housing Element Law * Five local governments were provided multiple opportunities to comply before enforcement OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced enf  more
Attorney General James Intervenes to Stop Trump Administration Freeze on Wind Energy Projects
ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Intervenes to Stop Trump Administration Freeze on Wind Energy Projects * July 16, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind ener  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser intervenes to protect onshore wind energy projects
DENVER, Colorado, July 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser intervenes to protect onshore wind energy projects * July 16, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Fede  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS LEGAL CHALLENGE TO PROTECT ONSHORE WIND ENERGY PROJECTS FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL FREEZE
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS LEGAL CHALLENGE TO PROTECT ONSHORE WIND ENERGY PROJECTS FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL FREEZE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general who moved to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind e  more
Attorney General Rayfield Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects * Oregon is co-leading the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is fighting back against a Pentagon freeze that's blocking wind energy projects nationwide, including here in Oregon. AG Rayfield filed a motion along with 18 other attorneys genera  more
Attorney General Tong Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 16 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Intervenes to Protect Onshore Wind Energy Projects * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy  more
B-2 'Spirit of Ohio' Returns to Fleet
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * B-2 'Spirit of Ohio' Returns to Fleet * WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - A B-2 Spirit, tail number 82-1070, also known as the Spirit of Ohio, returned to operations after completing programmed depot maintenance (PDM) in Palmdale, California on June 23, 2026. "Every single B-2 is a strategic asset, making the return of the Spirit of Ohio critical to national security," said   more
Balint, Warren Lead Lawmakers in Calling for Antitrust Regulators to Closely Scrutinize Fox Takeover of Roku, Ensure Review is Free from Political Favoritism
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Balint, Warren Lead Lawmakers in Calling for Antitrust Regulators to Closely Scrutinize Fox Takeover of Roku, Ensure Review is Free from Political Favoritism * Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), a member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Rank  more
Beyer, Barrett, Jacobs Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Human Control Over Autonomous Weapons
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Barrett, Jacobs Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Human Control Over Autonomous Weapons * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA) introduced the Human Authority over Autonomous Weapons Act to ensure that no autonomous or artificial intelligence-enabled weapon system used by the United States military can carry out an intent  more
Binghamton University: Ear Probe to Detect Hearing Issues is Based on How Spiders 'Hear' Through Their Webs
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New ear probe to detect hearing issues is based on how spiders 'hear' through their webs National Institutes of Health funds $1.84 million project using cochlear emissions to diagnose inner-ear problems By Chris Kocher Here's a fun fact you probably don't know: Whenever a sound goes into your ear, a much quieter sound comes back out -- and if a device picks it up and analyzes it, audiologists can figure   more
Board Focuses on California Supreme Court's NextGen UBE and California Component Order
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The State Bar of California posted the following news: * * * Board Focuses on California Supreme Court's NextGen UBE and California Component Order * At its July 16, 2026, meeting, the Board of Trustees heard a presentation from Admissions Chief Donna Hershkowitz highlighting the California Supreme Court's order approving the State Bar's recommendation to move to the National Conference of Bar Examiners' NextGen Uniform Bar Examinat  more
Breakdown of immune cells' interaction is key driver in aging, study finds
STANFORD, California, July 16 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Breakdown of immune cells' interaction is key driver in aging, study finds * We may age at different rates, but none of us escapes aging. A study in mice and in human cells by Stanford Medicine researchers pins much of the blame on a particular type of immune cell's increased inability, with advancing age, to gobble up another immune cell type. So-called tissue-resident macrophages appe  more
BUZZFEED INC. APPOINTS STANLEY E. WASHINGTON TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NEW YORK, July 18 -- BuzzFeed, a digital media company, issued the following news: * * * BUZZFEED, INC. APPOINTS STANLEY E. WASHINGTON TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Washington Named Chair of Compensation Committee; Greg Coleman Departs After Years of Distinguished Service - BuzzFeed, Inc. ("BuzzFeed" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BZFD) today announced the appointment of Stanley E. Washington as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective July 16, 2026. Mr. Washington will serve on the A  more
Calif. State University Student Iswandhi Promotes STEM Visibility for Queer and Nonbinary Trainees
SAN DIEGO, California, July 17 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Diversity, Engineering, and Inclusion * Wren Iswandhi isn't your typical engineering student -and it's a point of pride. Iswandhi, who identifies as queer and nonbinary, is a star in San Diego State University's mechanical engineering department, boasting a 3.98 grade-point average and holding leadership positions in a pair of engineering organizations. When Iswandhi   more
California Film and Television Tax Credit Awardees Secure 79 Emmy Nominations
SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * California Film and Television Tax Credit awardees secure 79 Emmy nominations What you need to know: California Film and Television Tax Credit awardees received a combined 79 nominations for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, led by The Pitt with 25 nominations--the most of any project this year. - The nominees for the 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced, with C  more
California Sends Notice of Intent to File Second Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Unlawful Offshore Wind Lease Buyouts
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Sends Notice of Intent to File Second Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Unlawful Offshore Wind Lease Buyouts * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Energy Commission (CEC) Chair David Hochschild today sent a Notice of Intent to Sue targeting an unlawful agreement between the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) and Invenergy, that would t  more
California sets deadlines for Coastal Commission permit appeals
SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * California sets deadlines for Coastal Commission permit appeals * Sacramento, California; July 17, 2026: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 963 into law yesterday, requiring the California Coastal Commission to decide coastal development permit appeals on a set timeline. The law replaces a process that let the Commission take years to issue a final ruling once it a  more
California Strengthens Protections Against Disconnections During Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * California Strengthens Protections Against Disconnections During Extreme Heat * SAN FRANCISCO-The California Public Utilities Commission today unanimously agreed to reduce the temperature that triggers a statewide ban on utility disconnections to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, rejecting corporate utilities' proposal to keep the threshold at 100 degrees. Commissioners also require  more
Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on July 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on July 17, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by ot  more
Capital Research Center Posts Commentary: Nonprofits That Ate the California Dream
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on July 17, 2026, by The Federalist senior correspondent Chris Bray: * * * The nonprofits that ate the California Dream From the birth of Hollywood to the rise of Silicon Valley, California in the 20th century was the headquarters of the American Dream and what seemed like limitless prosperity. But 21st century California has been replacing profitable industries with politicized nonprofits and trading its prosp  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Normalizing 'Black English' Is Racist
NEW YORK, July 18 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on July 17, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * NORMALIZING "BLACK ENGLISH" IS RACIST Liberals love to congratulate themselves for rejecting racism, charging conservatives for tolerating, if not abetting, racism. Yet the policies they favor--opposing school ch  more
Compounded GLP-1s: Why doctors worry and the FDA is cracking down
STANFORD, California, July 16 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Compounded GLP-1s: Why doctors worry and the FDA is cracking down * You've probably seen the ads: Companies are offering weight loss drugs delivered straight to your door for a few hundred dollars a month -no insurance required. For consumers unwilling or unable to pay for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound, the offers from compounding pharmacies -rather than mainstream  more
Congresswoman Luz Rivas Secures $50 Million in Authorizations for the San Fernando Valley in Key Water Bill
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Secures $50 Million in Authorizations for the San Fernando Valley in Key Water Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed the Water Resource Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), which includes an authorization of $28 million for the City of San Fernando and an auth  more
CORREA STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S ELECTION INTEGRITY CLAIMS
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S ELECTION INTEGRITY CLAIMS * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement in response to President Trump's primetime address regarding election integrity. "The President is concerned about election integrity, yet his administration has been dismantling the actual defenses that keep our elections secure. He gutted the election   more
Cruel Attack on California's Immigrant Communities: Attorney General Bonta Slams Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Cruel Attack on California's Immigrant Communities: Attorney General Bonta Slams Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today slammed the Trump Administration's decision to eliminate regulations governing who is considered likely to become a "public charge," dramatically expanding the ability of immigration officials to use   more
Democratic Governors Association: New York Times and Washington Post Eviscerate Fringe Colorado GOP Nominee Victor Marx, Who Has Left GOP "Relationships in Tatters"
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * The New York Times and Washington Post Eviscerate Fringe Colorado GOP Nominee Victor Marx, Who Has Left GOP "Relationships in Tatters" New columns in The New York Times and The Washington Post dig into the absurd and extreme claims of Colorado GOP gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx, and how his nomination "has divided the Colorado right, leaving relationships in tatters." Victor Marx won the GOP prima  more
Direct Relief Monitors Earthquake, Tsunami Threat Off Mexico, Guatemala
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Monitors Earthquake, Tsunami Threat Off Mexico, Guatemala * A 7.3-magnitude earthquake originated off the coast of Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, according to preliminary reports from the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor was reported at 8:48 a.m. local time, with the epicenter located 48 kilometers off the coast of Aquiles Serdan, Chiapas, Mexico. The quake was  more
Earthjustice: Trump Administration Announces American Samoa Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 17 (TNSrep) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Announces American Samoa Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale Environmental and community groups condemn reckless proposal that threatens ocean life and cultural practices The federal government will be proceeding with its first proposed lease sale for mining the deep sea on American Samoa's Outer Continental Shelf, a Federal Register notice announced today. The pr  more
FAA Updates Instrument Approach, Takeoff Procedures at Airports in 19 States
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration updated instrument approach, takeoff and obstacle departure procedures for airports across the U.S. Friday. FAA updated Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for dozens of airports across the United States, reflecting changes in air navigation requirements, airport infrastructure and flight operations. The final rule, effectiv  more
Fayus Inc. Dba Yusol International Foods Expands Recall of OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Fayus Inc., dba Yusol International Foods Expands Recall of OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen Summary Company Announcement Date: July 17, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 17, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared milk in the form of sodium caseinate Company Name: Fayus, Inc. Br  more
FEC Issues Digest for Week of July 13-17, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4072) On July 6, Plaintiff filed a Motion for an Order Directing the Clerk to Enter Default Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(a), or in the Alternative, for Entry of Default by the Court in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Campaign Legal C  more
Fielding Graduate University: Mary Ann Ippolito-O'Connell Brings New Attention to the Language of Gesture
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 18 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Mary Ann Ippolito-O'Connell Brings New Attention to the Language of Gesture By Catherine Ryan Fielding alum's cutting-edge research explores how unconventional gestures can deepen understanding of communication in children with autism. For more than 25 years, Mary Ann Ippolito-O'Connell, PhD (IECD '25), CCC-SLP, has worked closely with babies, toddlers, children, adolescents, young adults, an  more
Financial Economist Ryan Williams Joins Cornerstone Research as Principal in London
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 17 -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, issued the following news release: * * * Financial Economist Ryan Williams Joins Cornerstone Research as Principal in London A valuation expert with deep experience across academia, consulting, industry, and the regulatory process, Dr Williams brings a cross-disciplinary lens to a wide range of economic, financial, and technology issues  more
Forward-Funded Federal Education Programs Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49030) on July 13, 2026, entitled "Forward-Funded Federal Education Programs - Frequently Asked Questions" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and legislative attorney Sean Stiff. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In the annual appropriations process, Congress elects to make appropriations for certain federal education programs, in part, on a forward-funded basis. Programs funde  more
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Invites Travellers to Experience the City's Most Vibrant Summer
TORONTO, Ontario, July 16 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco Invites Travellers to Experience the City's Most Vibrant Summer * This summer, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, invites travellers to experience the destination through a distinctly local lens-where arts, culture, cuisine and outdoor adventure converge just beyond its doors. Ideally positioned in the heart of the city, guests are steps   more
Gibson Dunn Advises Beusa on $800 Million Senior Notes Offering
LOS ANGELES, California, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advises Beusa on $800 Million Senior Notes Offering * Gibson Dunn is advising Beusa Investments, LLC on its $800 million senior notes offering. The Gibson Dunn corporate team is led by partners Gerry Spedale and Cynthia Mabry and includes of counsel Robbie Hopkins and associates Alan Williams, Daniel Quesenberry, and Lauren Guzman. Partner Shalla   more
GitLab 19.2 Brings Governed Agentic Automation to Clear the Backlog AI Coding Creates
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- GitLab, an AI-powered development, security and operations platform for software innovation, posted the following news release: * * * GitLab 19.2 Brings Governed Agentic Automation to Clear the Backlog AI Coding Creates * * Dependency Scanning Auto-Remediation, now in public beta, shrinks the security backlog without diverting developers to upgrade vulnerable dependencies and fixing breaking changes in new code. * S  more
Gov. Newsom Announces California Nearly Triples Internet Infrastructure Ready to Connect Homes and Businesses
SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces California nearly triples internet infrastructure ready to connect homes and businesses California's broadband operational network just grew to 1,250 miles, ready to serve homes and businesses now What you need to know: Governor Newsom has nearly tripled the high-speed internet network that's ready to connect with last-mile internet service providers, growing  more
Health Research Scientist Ginexi Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following testimony by Elizabeth Ginexi, health research scientist and former scientific program official at the National Institutes of Health, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Mind Control and Accountability: Uncovering the Truth of the CIA's MKULTRA Project": * * * Chairman Luna, Ranking Member Crockett, and distinguished Members of the Committe  more
Hitachi Group Site Selected as "Global Lighthouse Factory" by the World Economic Forum, Marking the Group's Second Designation
SANTA CLARA, California, July 14 -- Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi, issued the following news release with Hitachi, Ltd.: * * * A Hitachi Group site selected as "Global Lighthouse Factory" by the World Economic Forum, marking the Group's second designation * Hitachi Vantara's Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. advanced storage manufacturing site newly selected as a "Lighthouse" in recognition of the results achieved through AI-driven utilization as part of Hitachi's Customer Zero initiative *   more
House Financial Services Ranking Member Waters Issues Statement at Hearing on Semi-Annual Report of CFPB
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following opening statement on July 15, 2026, during a hearing entitled "Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection": * * * Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement during a full Committee hearing entitled, "The Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau   more
House Natural Resources Committee Sets July 22 Hearing on Markup of 8 Bills
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for a hearing on markup of eight bills at 10 a.m. on July 22, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building: Agenda: * H.R. 309 (Rep. Nehls), "National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act" * H.R. 1693 (Rep. Hageman), To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Ce  more
House Science, Space & Technology Ranking Member Lofgren Issues Statement on National Academies Extreme Weather & Climate Events Attribution Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following statement on July 16, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Statement on National Academies Extreme Weather and Climate Events Attribution Report Today, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a report titled, "Attribution of Extreme Weather and Climate Events and Their Impacts." The report, according to  more
House Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Takano Vows to Fight for the Major Richard Star Act & Other Bipartisan Veterans Priorities
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, ranking member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 16, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Takano Vows to Fight for the Major Richard Star Act & Other Bipartisan Veterans Priorities Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano issued the following statement after bipartisan opposition forced Speaker Mike Johnson to pull H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, from c  more
Ill. A.G. Raoul, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Comptroller of the Currency, FDIC, Fed
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSletter) -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 15, 2026 The Honorable Jonathan Gould Comptroller Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th St., SW Suite 1E-216 Washington, DC 20219 - The Honorable Kevin Warsh Chairman Board of Governors of the Fe  more
Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Living With and Resisting Texas SB 4 - Unprecedented State Deportation Scheme
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 18 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * Living with and Resisting Texas SB 4: An Unprecedented State Deportation Scheme (Texas)--On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals allowed Texas's SB 4 (2023) law, one of the most regressive and blatantly unconstitutional laws in the country, to go into effect. This law seizes immigration enforcement authority from the federal government outright a  more
Improving chronic conditions through Banner-sponsored nutritional program
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Improving chronic conditions through Banner-sponsored nutritional program * PHOENIX (July 17, 2026) -For Amber Marie Reyes and others managing their disease often comes down to what they can afford to eat. A Banner Health-sponsored program that includes a nutrition and food care platform is changing the lives of people like Reyes in an excellent example of Banner's impact on the commun  more
Intel-Powered Medical Exoskeleton Helps Patients Get Back on Their Feet
SANTA CLARA, California, July 17 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel-Powered Medical Exoskeleton Helps Patients Get Back on Their Feet * People with lower-limb injuries who cannot stand or walk often need intensive clinical rehabilitation and expert-guided physiotherapy. This medical care retrains the limbs and supports the brain's ability to   more
Japan Study Abroad Program Expands Learning Beyond the Classroom
POMONA, California, July 16 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Japan Study Abroad Program Expands Learning Beyond the Classroom * From centuries-old temples to high-speed bullet trains, Japan offers a blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. For the Cal Poly Pomona students who recently traveled there as part of a study abroad fieldwork program, the experience extended far beyond sightseeing, combini  more
JD Power ranks Nationwide best in customer satisfaction among usage-based auto insurers for third straight year
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 17 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * JD Power ranks Nationwide best in customer satisfaction among usage-based auto insurers for third straight year * * For the third time in as many years, the annual JD Power U.S. Auto Insurance Study ranks Nationwide #1 in Customer Satisfaction among usage-based insurance (UBI) Auto Insurers 1. About the award: The JD Power 2026 U.S. Auto Insurance Study measures customer satisf  more
Khanna, Bost Urge IRS and CBP to Strengthen Enforcement Against Chinese Solar Products Improperly Claiming U.S. Manufacturing Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Khanna, Bost Urge IRS and CBP to Strengthen Enforcement Against Chinese Solar Products Improperly Claiming U.S. Manufacturing Tax Credits Today, Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between  more
Lafayette College Welcomes New Trustees, Honors Those Elected to Emeritus Status
EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 18 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Lafayette welcomes new trustees, honors those elected to emeritus status Lafayette welcomes two new members to the Board of Trustees effective July 1 - Returning trustees are joined by Francine Della Badia '91, C-suite executive and adviser; and David MacKnight '94, founder and portfolio manager at One Fin Capital Management LP. In addition to the election of Harry S. Cherken Jr., Harold N. Kamine '78, P'0  more
Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court G  more
Marcus & Millichap Closes 275-Space Mobile Home Park Sale in Tucson
ENCINO, California, July 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes 275-Space Mobile Home Park Sale in Tucson TUCSON, Ariz. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of the Desert Classic Mobile Home Park, a 275-space mobile home park in Tucson, Arizona. The property sold all cash for $  more
MGA Names Dr. Ben Corpus Vice President for Enrollment Management
MACON, Georgia, July 17 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * MGA Names Dr. Ben Corpus Vice President for Enrollment Management * Macon, GA Dr. Ben Corpus has joined Middle Georgia State University (MGA) as vice president for Enrollment Management, bringing more than 25 years of higher education leadership experience in institutional strategy, enrollment growth, academic partnerships, student success, organizational transformation, and the expansion of educati  more
Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to address health care workforce shortages in Virginia and across the country. The bill would  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport, States Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport, States Win Ruling Protecting Billions in Critical Federal Funding Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that New Jersey led a coalition of 23 other states in winning a key ruling today declaring that the Trump Administration illegally misused its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside f  more
NASA's Psyche Mission Delivers Mars Flyby Data, Time-lapse Video
PASADENA, California, July 18 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's Psyche Mission Delivers Mars Flyby Data, Time-lapse Video The spacecraft aced its encounter with Mars. Now mission scientists are studying a trove of data from the flyby in preparation for its arrival at asteroid Psyche in 2029. NASA's Psyche spacecraft flew by Mars on May 15, using the planet's gravity to gain speed and slightly tilt its trajectory. The flyby also gave the team a  more
National Nuclear Security Administration FY2027 Budget & Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48946) on July 14, 2026, entitled "National Nuclear Security Administration FY2027 Budget and Policy Issues - In Brief" by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink and nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is a semiautonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). NNSA is responsible for m  more
New commanding officer at helm of USCGC Myrtle Hazard
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * New commanding officer at helm of USCGC Myrtle Hazard * SANTA RITA, Guam - Lt. Drew Lovullo assumed command of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) from Lt. Emma Saunders in a change of command ceremony on Victor Wharf in Guam at 9 a.m. on Friday. Capt. Jessica Worst, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, presided over the ceremony. Under Saunders' command  more
New York Imposes a Data Center Moratorium
WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * New York Imposes a Data Center Moratorium * Key Takeaways 1 New York Governor Hochul imposed the first state moratorium on data center construction, which will supposedly last up to a year while standards are developed for their construction and their environmental impact is assessed. 2 New York lags far behind Virginia and Texas in data centers, as it has higher electricity   more
Nine LLUH research teams earn internal grants
LOMA LINDA, California, July 16 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Nine LLUH research teams earn internal grants * Loma Linda University's office of Research Affairs recently announced that nine pairs of research teams received internally funded grants to support research projects designed to receive larger externally funded grants. The awards are for Grants for Research and School Partnerships (GRASP) Awards and Grants to Promote Collaborative and Translation  more
NMSU graduate umpires Little League Baseball World Series
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 17 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU graduate umpires Little League Baseball World Series * Raymy Brown, a 1979, 1980 and 1982 New Mexico State University graduate, doesn't believe in sitting on the sidelines. He was an umpire at the Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in August 2025. The selection as a World Series umpire is the highest honor given to Little League umpires. "I do what I   more
Osher course catalog available July 24
SEASIDE, California, July 16 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Osher course catalog available July 24 * By Mark Muckenfuss Michele Crompton is in the business of showing people it's never too late to learn. Crompton is the manager of Cal State Monterey Bay's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a nationwide program that promotes ongoing education for those in or approaching retirement. The fall course catalog becomes available July 24, an  more
Pacific Life Launches as Presenting Partner of the U.S. Sailing Team
NEWPORT BEACH, California, July 13 -- Pacific Life Insurance Co. issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Life Launches as Presenting Partner of the US Sailing Team Multi-year partnership proudly supports sailing competitions across all disciplines through 2028 - Bristol, R.I. - Today, Pacific Life and US Sailing announced a landmark partnership with Pacific Life being named the Presenting Partner of the US Sailing Team through 2028. The partnership marks one of the most significa  more
Padilla Advocates for Protection Against Election Interference Amid Trump Election Chaos
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Advocates for Protection Against Election Interference Amid Trump Election Chaos * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with oversight over federal elections and California's former Secretary of State, convened a voting rights breakfast roundtable with Senate Democrats' Election Protection Task Force and faith organiza  more
Padilla Joins Warren, Booker, Colleagues in Renewed Push to Combat Maternal Health Crisis
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Joins Warren, Booker, Colleagues in Renewed Push to Combat Maternal Health Crisis * Mamas First Act would expand Medicaid coverage to include prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care provided by doulas, midwives, tribal midwives, and lactation support providers WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Cory Booker (D  more
Padilla Responds to Trump's Election Conspiracy Address
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Responds to Trump's Election Conspiracy Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee, which oversees federal elections, released the following statement on President Trump's continued unfounded election denial claims during a primetime address to the nation: "Let me lay out the facts: Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.   more
Padilla, Schumer, Schatz, King, Heinrich Lead Investigation Into Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon Offshore Wind Projects
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schumer, Schatz, King, Heinrich Lead Investigation Into Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon Offshore Wind Projects Trump actions will kill more than 30,000 Jobs and raise energy costs -  U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Angus King (I-Maine), and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led nine of their colleagues   more
Peters, Salazar, Coons, Murkowski Relaunch Bill to Strengthen Federal Action on Climate Threats
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * Peters, Salazar, Coons, Murkowski Relaunch Bill to Strengthen Federal Action on Climate Threats Today, Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50), Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL-27), Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security (NCARS) Act of 2026 to develop an organized federal response to climate hazards that th  more
PLA releases "Family Engagement for Spanish-Speaking Community Members" Workbook
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * PLA releases "Family Engagement for Spanish-Speaking Community Members" Workbook * IMLS-funded guide freely available now CHICAGO-The Public Library Association (PLA) today announced the availability of a new practical guide for engaging Spanish-speaking community members. Just in time for use in planning Library Card Sign-Up Month activities and celebrating Hispani  more
Q&A: How do federal taxes impact local schools and services?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How do federal taxes impact local schools and services? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Increases to the standard federal tax deduction implemented in 2018 were made permanent a year ago, and researchers are beginning to understand the downstream effects on state and local municipalities. The increased deduction meant many taxpayers received a bigger tax break by taking the standard deductio  more
Qualcomm Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
SAN DIEGO, California, July 18 -- Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Qualcomm Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.92 per common share, payable on September 24, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 3, 2026. * * * About Qualcomm Qualcomm is a global computing leader at the center  more
Ranking Member Lofgren's Statement on National Academies Extreme Weather and Climate Events Attribution Report
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren's Statement on National Academies Extreme Weather and Climate Events Attribution Report * (Washington, DC) - Today, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a report titled, " Attribution of Extreme Weather and Climate Events and Their Impacts. " The report, according to the NASEM, " provides a comprehensive assessment of the current c  more
Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: California Assembly Bill 1383 Would Drive Up Costs for Local Governments
LOS ANGELES, California, July 18 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Managing Director Zachary Christensen and policy analyst Steven Gassenberger, both from Pension Integrity Project: * * * California Assembly Bill 1383 would drive up costs for local governments Actuarial analysis by CalPERS indicates that AB 1383 would add $4.8 billion in long-term costs, borne by local governments and taxpayers. - The nation's largest public pension plan, the California Public Empl  more
Rep. Chu Commends Federal Court Order Requiring Immediate Reforms at Adelanto ICE Processing Center
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Commends Federal Court Order Requiring Immediate Reforms at Adelanto ICE Processing Center * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes has ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately overhaul conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center after finding that detainees are likely to succeed on claims that   more
Rep. Cisneros Statement on Lies and Misinformation about U.S. elections in Trump's Speech
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Statement on Lies and Misinformation about U.S. elections in Trump's Speech * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) released the following statement on lies, deception, and misinformation in Trump's speech. "Tonight, President Trump delivered a dishonest speech about alleged corruption in our election system, with no evidence to back up his baseless claims. T  more
Rep. Garcia Issues Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 15, 2026 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Chairman Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Richard J. Durbin Ranking Member Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Washington, DC 20510   more
Rep. Panetta Joins Rep. Jayapal and Nearly 200 Lawmakers in Demanding Independent Investigations into Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Joins Rep. Jayapal and Nearly 200 Lawmakers in Demanding Independent Investigations into Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), and nearly 200 Members in calli  more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Acting A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd W. Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 14, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: Under your leadership, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has made a habit of violatin  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Permanent Injunction, Civil Penalties Against Former South Dakota Company
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces Permanent Injunction, Civil Penalties Against Former South Dakota Company South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the state has received a permanent injunction and been awarded civil penalties and attorney's fees totaling $34,579 against Jack C. Yedid, co-owner of Advanced Resources LLC, which did business in South Dakota a  more
Sanford Burnham Prebys: Protective Protein Reduces Tau Tangle Toxicity Linked to Dementia
LA JOLLA, California, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release: * * * Protective protein reduces tau tangle toxicity linked to dementia Alzheimer's disease and many other forms of neurodegeneration share a common culprit. In these diseases, tau proteins that normally stabilize neuronal microtubule filaments within our nervous system networks instead form noxious knots and gradually disrupt the circuits they would otherwise preserve. Scientists at Sanford   more
SDSU announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, July 17 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni * Three graduates from the 1970s, two graduates from the 1980s and a nontraditional graduate from the 1990s comprise the six Jackrabbits who have risen to the top of their fields and have been selected for the 2026 Class of Distinguished Alumni by the South Dakota State University Alumni & Foundation. They are: * Keith Bartels, Classes of '67 and '74  more
SEC Obtains Final Judgment as to Cannabis Company, Its Subsidiaries, CEO, COO Charged in Fraudulent Offering
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:23-cv-05379; C.D. Cal. filed Mar. 16, 2023): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. American Patriot Brands, Inc., et al., No. 2:23-cv-05379 (C.D. Cal.) (filed Mar. 16, 2023) On July 10, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered a final judgment as to American Patriot Brands, Inc. (APB), a cannabis company, APB's CEO Robert Y. Lee, APB's COO Bria  more
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49031) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities Funded by the CHIPS Act: Project Status and Considerations for Congress" by Yong W. Kwon, industrial organization and business policy analyst: * * * SUMMARY Integrated circuits on silicon semiconductors - commonly called semiconductor microchips or "chips" - are components in electronic devices that perform functions such  more
Senate Committee Advances Padilla Bill to Support Ecological Restoration
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Committee Advances Padilla Bill to Support Ecological Restoration * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing on U.S. Senator Alex Padilla's (D-Calif.) bipartisan bill to restore a long-lost salmon run on the San Joaquin, California's second longest river. The bill advanced out of committee by voice vote. "As droughts, floods, rising pro  more
Senator Marshall: Every Democrat Wants to Vote Against Voter ID
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Every Democrat Wants to Vote Against Voter ID * Senator Marshall Joins Woodward and Whit on KNSS Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Ted Woodward and John Whitmer on KNSS Radio's Woodward and Whit to discuss the SAVE America Act and voter ID, Senator Marshall's call for an investigation of Dr. Fauci and the handling of COVID-19, how the Democrats pl  more
Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Combatting Fraud, Waste and Abuse Will Preserve Our Nation
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Ricketts' Weekly Column: Combatting Fraud, Waste and Abuse Will Preserve Our Nation * Nebraskans are honest, trusting people. We expect others to behave the same way. However, that's not always the case. Too many people are stealing and abusing tax dollars. These people lie and cheat to line their own pockets. In some cases, they send stolen money overseas. This illegal behavior drives u  more
Smith and Krishnamoorthi Reintroduce Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act to Strengthen America's Health Care Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Smith and Krishnamoorthi Reintroduce Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act to Strengthen America's Health Care Workforce * WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 17, 2026) -Today, Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to help address the nation's persistent health care workforce shortage by helping   more
Spelman Students Make Record Number in the Third Cohort of the Du Bois Scholars Program at Harvard University
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Spelman Students Make Record Number in the Third Cohort of the Du Bois Scholars Program at Harvard University * Spelman College is proud to announce eight students were welcomed in June as participants in the third cohort of the Du Bois Scholars Program. Each scholar experienced hands-on mentorship from Harvard faculty through access to rigorous, cutting-edge research opportunities, workshops and lectures, and netw  more
STATEMENT: Senator Schiff Reacts to Trump's Renewed Election Fraud Claims
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Senator Schiff Reacts to Trump's Renewed Election Fraud Claims * Schiff: "Trump knows he has failed to deliver on any of his campaign promises, has raised costs of American families instead of lowering them, and gotten us into another Middle Eastern war nobody wanted. Terrified that voters will send his party packing in the midterms, he is falling back on some old lies and putting out n  more
Summer Research Grants Make International Projects Possible for Undergraduates
CLAREMONT, California, July 16 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Summer Research Grants Make International Projects Possible for Undergraduates * In Rome, a history major explores how Italian Fascists used architecture to promote their view of the "Fascist new man." Meanwhile, in Rio de Janeiro, an anthropology and English double major uses observation and semi-structured interviews to understand how European cultural capital influences race and class identity in contempor  more
Tattoo company and South Carolinians challenge state's tattoo restrictions
SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Tattoo company and South Carolinians challenge state's tattoo restrictions * Charleston, South Carolina; July 17, 2026: A tattoo company and two South Carolinians filed a lawsuit today challenging state laws that restrict where tattoo businesses may operate and what tattoos consenting adults may receive. Tiny Zaps and Greenville residents Josh and Stephanie McDonald   more
The DIGNITY Act Coalition Surpasses 100+ Endorsements
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * The DIGNITY Act Coalition Surpasses 100+ Endorsements * WASHINGTON, D.C. - One year after Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced the DIGNITY Act (H.R.4393), the coalition behind the legislation has surpassed 100 organizational and stakeholder endorsements. The milestone underscores growing national support for the only viable and bipartisan immigration re  more
The Republican Recap: Week of July 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of July 13, 2026 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Responsibly Funding the America First Agenda Implementing an America First foreign policy agenda has bolstered freedom and security under the leadership of President Trump. At its core, an America First agenda strengthens national security while ensuring   more
TikTok Unveils New Steve Lacy 'Oh Yeah?' In-App Experience
LOS ANGLES, California, July 18 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok unveils new Steve Lacy 'Oh yeah?' In-App Experience * Fans can unlock an exclusive profile frame, discover exclusive content and celebrate the release of Steve Lacy's highly-anticipated third studio album on TikTok - TikTok is celebrating the release of Steve Lacy's highly-anticipated third studio album, 'Oh yeah?', with a new, dedicated in-app experience, bringin  more
TOM HOLLAND, LESLIE JONES, LAUREN COHAN, JOSH DUHAMEL, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS, WYCLEF JEAN AND PAMELA ADLON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 20-24 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, July 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * TOM HOLLAND, LESLIE JONES, LAUREN COHAN, JOSH DUHAMEL, TRACEE ELLIS ROSS, WYCLEF JEAN AND PAMELA ADLON HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 20-24 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of July 20-24. Monday, July 20 - LESLIE JONES t  more
Trump's Economic Chaos Continues to Batter Working Families' Budgets
WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Trump's Economic Chaos Continues to Batter Working Families' Budgets * Federal Reserve contacts report any increase in sales was due to higher prices, not volume, as Americans are forced to spend more to get less in Trump's economy This week, the Federal Reserve released its July 2026 Beige Book, offering a snapshot of economic conditi  more
UCF Researchers Advance Tech That Could Help Scientists Detect Habitable Worlds Beyond Our Solar System
ORLANDO, Florida, July 17 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Researchers Advance Tech That Could Help Scientists Detect Habitable Worlds Beyond Our Solar System * Are we alone in the universe? For scientists working on NASA's proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory, that question is no longer purely philosophical. It is increasingly becoming an engineering problem. Researchers at UCF's College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL) are helping develop techno  more
UCLA Health performs first-ever lung transplant with donor organs transported using latest warm-perfusion advances
LOS ANGELES, California, July 17 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA Health performs first-ever lung transplant with donor organs transported using latest warm-perfusion advances * Key takeaways * Until now, donor lungs have been transported using hypothermic temperatures; however, the cold storage posed risks of ischemia. * The first transplant of donor lungs transported using a warm perfusion device -the Transmedics OCS -has been performed at  more
Underwater Oxygen Loss Threatens Earth's Stability, Researchers Warn
LA JOLLA, California, July 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Underwater Oxygen Loss Threatens Earth's Stability, Researchers Warn * A new review paper led by scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography warns that the rapid loss of oxygen from the ocean and other aquatic ecosystems is pushing Earth toward an "unsafe space," with consequences that could be irreversible on human timescales. The study reviews the widesprea  more
University of Edinburgh: Elusive Planet Found After Years of Hide-and-seek
EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news: * * * Elusive planet found after years of hide-and-seek Astronomers have discovered a third exoplanet orbiting a young star known as Beta Pictoris - located around 63 light years away from Earth - a study reveals. - The newly discovered planet, called Beta Pictoris d, is 100 times fainter than Beta Pictoris b - the first planet to be discovered in the system. Researchers also found that the new  more
University of Texas El Paso Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, Gold Nugget Honorees
EL PASO, Texas, July 18 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Announces 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, Gold Nugget Honorees Honorees display excellence and impact in the El Paso community and beyond - The University of Texas at El Paso has selected one Distinguished Alumnus and nine Gold Nugget Award recipients who will be honored during University's 2026 Homecoming celebration this September 20-26. "This year marks the 75th anniversary of hon  more
Washington University in St. Louis: Mental health, environment shape pregnancy sleep
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 17 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Mental health, environment shape pregnancy sleep * Nearly half of pregnant women in the United States report poor sleep quality, which has been associated with gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy. A new study led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis' Bursky School of Public Health found that depression symptoms, prenatal distress and anxiety are the st  more
Ways & Means Committee Approves Legislation to Expand Access to Care for Rural Patients, Seniors, Improve Health Care Price Transparency, Hold Health Care Empires Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Ways & Means Committee Approves Legislation to Expand Access to Care for Rural Patients & Seniors, Improve Health Care Price Transparency, & Hold Health Care Empires Accountable Large hospital systems and insurance companies will be required to be more transparent about their prices and financing practices while seniors and patients liv  more
Welch, Lujan, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Bicameral Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Lujan, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Bicameral Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation cracks down on lavish gifts to Supreme Court Justices with $50 limit aligning ethics rules with Congress, other judges, and federal officials WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight  more
Wyoming Air Guardsmen Activate for Wildland Firefighting in Western U.S.
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Wyoming Air Guardsmen Activate for Wildland Firefighting in Western U.S. * The Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing was activated July 13 to support wildland firefighting operations in the western United States, wing officials announced. The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, requested four modular airborne firefighting system-capable   more
Year in the Courts: Northwestern Pritzker Law's Impact
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * A Year in the Courts: Northwestern Pritzker Law's Impact From students arguing cases before federal and state courts to faculty scholarship shaping opinions in the U.S. Supreme Court, from alumni arguing on behalf of the United States to judges returning to teach the next generation of lawyers, Northwestern Pritzker Law has had an extraordinary year of engagement with the n  more