WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Americans Against Government Censorship issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * NEW AD: Senator Cassidy, Vote No on Blanche Americans Against Government Censorship up with Six-Figure Buy - Americans Against Government Censorship today announced a six-figure targeted advertising campaign featuring a new 30-second spot titled "Disappeared." The ad calls on Senator Bill Cassidy to vote against the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Today, f  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12006) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Status of Oil and Gas Program The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR, or the Refuge) comprises 19 million acres in northeast Alaska, administered primarily by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in the Department of the Interior (DOI). ANWR's Coastal Plain   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Communit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed reissuing the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permit for oil and gas exploration facilities in federal waters of Cook Inlet, Alaska. The draft permit would authorize specified pollutant discharges from exploration facilities subject to limits and requirements intended to minimize pollution and protect water quality. Comments on the proposed reissuance are due September 21, 2026. Comments sho  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending Area Navigation Route T-373 near King Salmon, Alaska, to increase route connectivity and support the safe and efficient movement of air traffic. The rule takes effect at 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026, and modifies 14 CFR part 71 through an update to FAA Order JO 7400.11K, which contains airspace designations, air traffic service routes and reporting points. Before the amendment,  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 7 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State students to help NASA science soar during 2026 total solar eclipse * Size: Lg Med Sm V The 2023 annular eclipse is captured by a Montana State University high-altitude balloon over Nevada. Photo courtesy Montana Space Grant Consortium BOZEMAN - Each total solar eclipse - when daytime skies darken and the sun briefly reveals its outer atmosphere, or corona - presents new opportunities to be  more

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: * * * 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  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Wrangell-St. Elias Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Electric Bike Use Superintendent's Compendium update would provide consistency with other forms of transportation in Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark - COPPER CENTER, ALASKA - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is seeking public comment on a proposed change to the Superintendent's Compendi  more