Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California
AFP-MI Slams Gavin Newsom for Coming to Michigan to Push His Failed California Agenda
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-MI Slams Gavin Newsom for Coming to Michigan to Push His Failed California Agenda
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LANSING, MI -This weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom arrived in Michigan to campaign for Democrats who are already pushing Michigan in the wrong direction, while promising even more backward governance. Newsom will assuredly discuss his misguided policies that have hampered Cali
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ANNE HATHAWAY, EWAN MCGREGOR, EARVIN 'MAGIC' JOHNSON, KYLE CHANDLER, DAVE FRANCO WITH GUEST HOST ANTHONY ANDERSON ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' AUG. 10-14
BURBANK, California, Aug. 7 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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ANNE HATHAWAY, EWAN MCGREGOR, EARVIN 'MAGIC' JOHNSON, KYLE CHANDLER, DAVE FRANCO WITH GUEST HOST ANTHONY ANDERSON ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' AUG. 10-14
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ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comed
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Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Secure Preliminary Injunction Blocking Shasta County's Illegal Measure B
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Secure Preliminary Injunction Blocking Shasta County's Illegal Measure B
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., today issued the following statements after the Shasta County Superior Court granted the State's motion for a preliminary injunction, blocking Shasta County from
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Attorney General Bonta Announces Arrest and Felony Charges Against Nursing Assistant for Alleged Sexual Abuse of an Elderly Resident in the Bay Area
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces Arrest and Felony Charges Against Nursing Assistant for Alleged Sexual Abuse of an Elderly Resident in the Bay Area
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the arrest and filing of felony charges against a certified nursing assistant for the alleged sexual abuse of an 86-year-old resident with diminished capacity at Concord
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Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Calaveras County
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Issues Consumer Alert on Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Calaveras County
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following Governor Gavin Newsom's declaration of a state of emergency in Calaveras County in response to the Gann Fire. The Gann Fire has burned more than 10,300 acres, threatening
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding from Permanent Supportive Housing
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding from Permanent Supportive Housing
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OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a major victory in the July 2026 lawsuit brought by the coalition to challenge the Trump Administration's atte
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Attorney General Clark Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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Attorney General Charity Clark and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness.
For more tha
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Central New York Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Central New York Families
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Food Bank of Central New York in Syracuse as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hi
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Southern Tier Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Southern Tier Families
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Food Bank of the Southern Tier in Elmira as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickma
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Attorney General James Wins Case Stopping Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Jeopardize Funds to Fight Homelessness
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Case Stopping Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Jeopardize Funds to Fight Homelessness
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania today won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on Fiscal Year 2026 fund
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES VICTORY WITH NEXSTAR/TEGNA MOTION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES VICTORY WITH NEXSTAR/TEGNA MOTION
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Court Rebukes Nexstar for "Brazen" Violation of Tegna Injunction
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 12 attorneys general secured a court order granting their motion on Thursday, finding that Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar) violated the court's order requiring it and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) to remai
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California Institute of Technology: Info From Ancient Rocks Upends Popular Theory
PASADENA, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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New Info from Ancient Rocks Upends Popular Theory
These pyrobitumen-rich Karelian rocks contain an unusual carbon-isotope signal.
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Roughly 2.5 to 2 billion years ago, the earth's surface experienced the biggest chemical change in its history when oxygen became abundant in the atmosphere, eventually leading to the evolution of complex life forms such as plants and animals that e
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CalState-Los Angeles Study Finds Native Plants Boost Urban Pollinators
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 (TNSjou) -- California State University issued the following news release:
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Cal State LA study finds native plants boost urban pollinators
Residential yards landscaped with California native plants support four times more pollinators than conventionally landscaped yards, according to a new study led by Cal State LA alumna Esmeralda Reyes.
The findings suggest that homeowners can play a significant role in boosting urban biodiversity and creating healthier
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FSU awards honors medallions to summer 2026 graduates
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU awards honors medallions to summer 2026 graduates
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Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 45 high-achieving graduates during the July 30 Medallion Celebration at the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall.
The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of some of the university's most intellectually curious students who have the potential, dedication and drive for creating change.
The
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Gibson Dunn Team Secures Unanimous Ruling in Favor of Client DoorDash
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Team Secures Unanimous Ruling in Favor of Client DoorDash
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled unanimously in favor of DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub in a First Amendment challenge to New York City's Customer Data Law, which required third-party platforms such as DoorDash to share customer information with restaurants -infor
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Graduate student Kassem Doghman earns national Arab America Foundation honor
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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Graduate student Kassem Doghman earns national Arab America Foundation honor
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PennWest University Global Online graduate student Kassem Doghman has earned national recognition as a member of the Arab America Foundation's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, honoring accomplished young Arab American professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders from across the United States.
Doghman began his studies at PennWest in fal
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Intel Announces Leadership Appointment to Strengthen Customer Engagement and Accelerate Growth
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 7 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Announces Leadership Appointment to Strengthen Customer Engagement and Accelerate Growth
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., August 7, 2026 - Intel Corporation today announced the appointment of Dean Jarnac as executive vice president and chief sales officer. Jarnac will lead Intel's global
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Justice Department Partners With Tennessee Attorney General to Preserve Competition for Asphalt in Western Tennessee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Justice Department Partners with Tennessee Attorney General to Preserve Competition for Asphalt in Western Tennessee
The Proposed Settlement with Two of Western Tennessee's Largest Hot-Mix Asphalt Suppliers would Prevent Competitive Harm from APAC's Purchase of Standard Construction
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The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, joined by the Attorney General of Tennessee, announced
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Liberty University: School of Behavioral Sciences Announces Interim Dean
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Liberty University issued the following news release:
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School of Behavioral Sciences announces interim dean
Liberty University has announced that School of Behavioral Sciences Dean Dr. Kenyon Knapp has stepped down from his role as dean after eight years of service. He will remain on faculty with the school. Dr. Jeff Boatner, who previously served as associate dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences, has been named interim dean.
"We are grateful for Dr.
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Littler Issues Commentary: San Francisco Lowers Tenure Requirement for Supplemental Compensation Under Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 7, 2026, by Knowledge Management counsel Sebastian Chilco and shareholder Michelle Barrett Falconer:
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San Francisco Lowers Tenure Requirement for Supplemental Compensation Under Paid Parental Leave Ordinance
On August 7, 2026, the mayor of San Francisco, California signed File # 260451 (Ordinance 162-26), which will lower the amount of time an individual must be employed with their employer
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London School of Hygiene Issues Q&A: Expert Comment - How Do Wildfires Affect Health and What Can Be Done About It?
LONDON, England, Aug. 7 -- The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine issued the following Q&A on Aug. 6, 2026, involving Kamal Jyoti Maji, research fellow in environmental health:
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Expert comment: How do wildfires affect health and what can be done about it?
LSHTM expert discusses wildfires which have hit Europe, the US and Canada, and what countries need to do to protect lives and health
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For people living in the northern hemisphere, this summer has been beset by deadly wild
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Luther College celebrates spring 2026 graduates
DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- Luther College posted the following news:
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Luther College celebrates spring 2026 graduates
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Luther College is proud to announce its spring 2026 graduates. They were honored at the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24.
At the ceremony, Gideon Armah-Amissah was awarded the Luther College Elizabeth A. and Paul G. Jenson Medal. That award is presented each year to an outstanding senior, selected by the graduating class, who best demonstrates the ideals of the c
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Paul Hastings Advises DoubleVerify in $2.15 Billion Acquisition by Nielsen
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises DoubleVerify in $2.15 Billion Acquisition by Nielsen
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Paul Hastings LLP advised DoubleVerify (NYSE: DV), the industry's leading media effectiveness platform, in its $2.15 billion acquisition by Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and media intelligence.
M&A global co-chair Eric Schiele and Securities & Capital Markets partner Brand
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Pepperdine University Launches New Academic Program in Kyoto, Japan
MALIBU, California, Aug. 8 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news:
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Pepperdine University Launches New Academic Program in Kyoto, Japan
Jacqueline Cleaveland
In traditional Japanese, the word ikigai refers to one's "reason for being," or one's greater purpose.
Guided by the principle of ikigai, Pepperdine University has launched its newest international program in Kyoto, Japan, for the 2026-27 academic year. Beginning September 3, the inaugural fall cohort of students will
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PNNL Contributes to a Safe World Cup
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article:
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PNNL Contributes to a Safe World Cup
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As crowds gathered in stadiums around the nation for the FIFA World Cup competition, scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) were among the specialists keeping them safe from harm.
Crowd security at stadiums in Seattle, Washington, and in Santa Clara, California, were enhanced with an immersive imaging system
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Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act" by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum:
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SUMMARY
The Antiquities Act of 1906, codified at 54 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 320301-320303, empowers the President to create national monuments by "public proclamation." The act provides that monuments may consist of "historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric struct
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Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Considerations in Ultra Vires Review
Courts' substantive review of ultra vires claims under the Antiquities Act has been sparing, but a series of D.C. Circuit opinions articulate a framework for analyzing legal challenges to monument proclamations. In Mountain States Legal
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: New York City Mayor Mamdani Cuts Red Tape, But Needs to Hold Government Accountable
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior policy analyst Christina Mojica:
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New York City Mayor Mamdani cuts red tape, but needs to hold government accountable
City Hall would simply have to apply the same standard to itself that it recently applied to every small business owner in New York.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new OPEN for Small Business initiative cuts more than 50 outdated rules for small businesses. The may
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Rep. Cisneros, 14 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Defense Dept.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, with 14 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Defense:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 27, 2026
The Honorable Anthony Tata
Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Department of Defense
1400 Defense Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20301
Dear Undersecretary Tata,
We write to request additional information regarding your May 28, 2026 memorandum, "Development of the Join
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Rep. Garcia Issues Letter to Taylor Fresh Foods CEO Taylor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Taylor Fresh Foods CEO Bruce Taylor:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 27, 2026
Mr. Bruce Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
Taylor Fresh Foods (Taylor Farms)
150 Main Street, Suite 300
Salinas, CA 93901
Dear Mr. Taylor,
When Americans go to buy produce at the grocery store or order a Crunchwrap Supreme, they trus
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Rep. Khanna Issues Letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- 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 letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick:
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July 22, 2026
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary
Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20230
Dear Secretary Lutnick,
I am writing to seek information about the Departme
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Rep. Khanna Issues Letter to Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Fuyao Glass America Inc. & Affiliates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- 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 letter to Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. and Fuyao Glass America Inc. and Affiliates:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 23, 2026
Mr. Cao Hui
Chairman
Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Fuyao Industrial Zone II
Fuqing, Fujian, 350301, PRC
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Mr. Zuogui Xie
President
Fuy
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Rep. Min, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to CPSC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
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July 24, 2026
The Honorable Peter Feldman
Acting Chairman
Consumer Product Safety Commission
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East-West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
Dear Acting Chair Feldman:
We write as Members of Congress representing communities that have experienced a growing number
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Sanford Burnham Prebys: Stripping Away What Conceals Cancer Cells From Our Immune System
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release:
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Stripping away what conceals cancer cells from our immune system
Study finds nearby conditions and nutrients govern how cancer cells avoid immune cells, and how to stop this protection
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Like spies evading detection through being masters of disguise, many cancer cells are adorned with a copious coat of sugar-derived molecules that throws the proverbial hounds of our immune systems off th
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Sens. Warren, Schiff Issue Letter to SEC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 28, 2026
The Honorable Paul Atkins
Chair
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street NE
Washington, DC 20549
Dear Chair Atkins:
We write regarding the announcement earlier this month tha
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Thomas Sekayan Appointed CEO of Cal Poly Pomona Foundation
POMONA, California, Aug. 7 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news:
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Thomas Sekayan Appointed CEO of Cal Poly Pomona Foundation
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Thomas Sekayan has been named chief executive officer of Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises (CPPE), the university's nonprofit auxiliary foundation.
CPPE has an annual operating budget of approximately $120 million and provides a range of essential services to the university, including Dining Services, the Bronco Bookstore, stud
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Three nations, one force: Allied integration makes the operational world smaller
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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Three nations, one force: Allied integration makes the operational world smaller
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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AFNS) -
A French A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Phenix refueled U.S. and U.K. RC-135 aircraft during a historic exercise over central France, marking the first air-to-air refueling integration among the United States, United Kingdom and France within the RC-135 enterprise.
Exercise Ravitaillement en Vol b
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Trump Administration Announces $58M in Major New Critical Mineral Deals at White House Roundtable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration Announces $58M in Major New Critical Mineral Deals at White House Roundtable
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is announcing $58M in three major new rare earths deals designed to fortify U.S. supply chains and revitalize the critical industries that Americans depend on every day.
"Under President Trump's leadership, America is lea
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Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services
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Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coalition had not s
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West Virginia manufacturer challenges private takeover of enforcement
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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West Virginia manufacturer challenges private takeover of enforcement
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Anmoore, West Virginia; August 7, 2026: A graphite manufacturer asked a federal court on Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit brought under a law that hands the government's enforcement power to private groups.
In April, the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy sue
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