Arizona State University Issues Q&A: What Endures as AI Transforms Higher Education
TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 29 -- Arizona State University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 28, 2026, involving Nancy Gonzales, executive vice president and university provost:
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Provost Q&A: What endures as AI transforms higher education
From offering AI literacy courses in all colleges at ASU this fall to advancing new frontiers in research and discovery, Provost Gonzales reflects on how and why ASU is guiding the future of AI
By Kevin Kovaleski
As Arizona State University begins a new acade more
Baylor University Astrophysicists Among Partners on $30 Million NSF Grant to Establish Turbulence Research Center
WACO, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Baylor Astrophysicists Among Partners on $30 Million NSF grant to Establish Turbulence Research Center
Led by Michigan State University, the NSF-funded consortium of eight research universities and five national labs will dramatically advance scientists' ability to predict and control turbulence
By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations
Leading dusty plasma researchers at Baylor University are part of a $30 million more
California State University Sacramento: President Wood Announces Major Funding for New Engineering Building, Highlights Positive Outlook During Fall Address
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 29 -- California State University Sacramento campus issued the following news:
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President Wood announces major funding for new engineering building, highlights positive outlook during Fall Address
By Daniel Wilson
Sacramento State is hitting the ground running for another historic year.
During his annual Fall Address on Thursday, Aug. 27, President Luke Wood provided an optimistic outlook for the 2026-27 academic year and made a major facilities funding ann more
CalState-Channel Islands Joins National AI Research Effort Through DOE Genesis Mission Award
CAMARILLO, California, Aug. 29 -- California State University Channel Islands campus issued the following news release:
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CSUCI Joins National AI Research Effort Through DOE Genesis Mission Award
Cal State Channel Islands (CSUCI) is part of a research team selected for Phase I funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission, a national initiative that brings together artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and scientific research to accelerate discoveries more
Case Western Reserve: Engineering's Shuo Li to Serve as a Board Member of the National Library of Medicine
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Engineering's Shuo Li to serve as a board member of the National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Shuo Li, PhD, Leonard Case, Jr. Professor of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, has accepted an invitation, extended on behalf of the National Institutes of Health director, to serve on the board of scientific counselors of the National Library of Medicine (NLM).
This board is the only formally co more
Catholic University Researchers Earn Funding and Awards for AI-Related Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Catholic University of America issued the following news:
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Catholic University Researchers Earn Funding and Awards for AI-Related Research
Faculty and students in The Catholic University of America's College of Engineering, Physics, and Computing have recently received a number of grants and awards to advance their studies of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on discovery and innovation in other fields.
Over the summer, Tanja Horn, professor of physi more
Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Announce CMT Subcommittee Markup of 12 Bills to Strengthen American Competitiveness and Enhance Consumer Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis Announce CMT Subcommittee Markup of 12 Bills to Strengthen American Competitiveness and Enhance Consumer Protections
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manu more
Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson Announce C&T Subcommittee Markup of Six Bills to Strengthen Communications Networks and Modernize Satellite Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Chairmen Guthrie and Hudson Announce C&T Subcommittee Markup of Six Bills to Strengthen Communications Networks and Modernize Satellite Regulations
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communication more
Columbia University Zuckerman Institute Issues Q&A: Why are Scientists Looking to Provoke Disagreement Among AI Models of the Brain
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Zuckerman Institute issued the following Q&A on Aug. 28, 2026, involving Nikolaus Kriegeskorte, Director of Cognitive Imaging, professor of psychology and neuroscience and a principal investigator:
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Why are Scientists Looking to Provoke Disagreement Among AI Models of the Brain?
A Q&A with computational neuroscientist Nikolaus Kriegeskorte, PhD
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When people wanted to create better artificial intelligence, they looked to the brain for i more
Eastern Mennonite University: Power and Equity Inspired, Connected, and Ready
HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- Eastern Mennonite University issued the following news:
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Power and equity inspired, connected, and ready
Faculty and staff energize for the year ahead at Fall 2026 conference
By Ryan Cornell
Faculty and staff members gathered for the Fall 2026 Faculty and Staff Conference from Aug. 18-19. Many returned to campus after a restful and restorative summer, while others joined the EMU community for the first time.
Hosted by the offices of the president and more
Engineer Neil Lin Receives $2.1M DOD Grant to Develop AI "Digital Twins" Targeting Treatment-resistant Prostate Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 29 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Engineer Neil Lin receives $2.1M DOD grant to develop AI "digital twins" targeting treatment-resistant prostate cancer
The project builds on years of groundwork toward personalized care aimed at outsmarting one of cancer's most stubborn defenses
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About 1 in 8 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and 1 in 44 will die of the disease. While early detection and treatme more
Fed Chairman Warsh Issues Remarks at Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium Entitled "Financial Innovation: Implications for Payments and Policy"
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming, Aug. 29 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks on Aug. 28, 2026, by Chairman Kevin Warsh at an economic policy symposium entitled "Financial Innovation: Implications for Payments and Policy" sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City:
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In Our Time
Thank you. It's great to be here again and to see so many familiar faces. I've been looking forward to this weekend--what better place to mark my 100th day as Chairman?
For the fine hospitality, ev more
FiscalNote Announces and Completes the Sale of FrontierView to Oxford Economics, Sharpening Focus on Core Policy Business
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- FiscalNote, a technology company, posted the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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FiscalNote Announces and Completes the Sale of FrontierView to Oxford Economics, Sharpening Focus on Core Policy Business
Transaction Further Simplifies the Core Business, Drives Operating Efficiencies, and Strengthens the Balance Sheet
FiscalNote Updates Full-Year 2026 Guidance to Reflect the Transaction; Outlook for Core Policy Business Uncha more
New Jersey Institute of Technology: Federal Scholarships Now Available Where AI and Cybersecurity Meet
NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Federal Scholarships Now Available Where AI and Cybersecurity Meet
Written by: Evan Koblentz
Beginning this fall, New Jersey Institute of Technology students who study artificial intelligence and cybersecurity can earn full scholarships in exchange for working in government jobs after graduation.
The deal is happening because NJIT was accepted into the National Science Foundation's new Cyb more
Northwestern University to Launch $30 Million Center to Unlock Genome's Hidden Code
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Northwestern to launch $30 million center to unlock genome's hidden code
Scientists will harness cellular memory to combat injury, disease, aging and more
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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Northwestern University $30 million over five years to establish a new center aimed at uncovering a hidden layer of information within the human genome.
Called the Center for Genome Inte more
NSFOCUS Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership for Excellence in Anti-DDoS Protection
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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NSFOCUS Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership for Excellence in Anti-DDoS Protection
The company is recognized for its carrier-grade hybrid anti-DDoS portfolio, AI-assisted threat mitigation, and customer-centric cybersecurity operations, delivering scalable, resilie more
Oklahoma Baptist University Welcomes Walsh and Payton to the School of Nursing
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma, Aug. 29 -- Oklahoma Baptist University issued the following news:
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OBU welcomes Walsh and Payton to the School of Nursing
Oklahoma Baptist University is pleased to welcome two new faculty members this fall in the School of Nursing.
Sarah "Katy" Walsh and Claressa Payton are joining the School of Nursing as assistant professors of nursing. Both will teach foundational nursing courses while preparing students for careers rooted in compassionate, Christ-centered patient more
Penn State-World Campus: AI Master's Built for Two Different Kinds of Professionals
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following news:
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The AI master's built for two different kinds of professionals
Employers need people who can work with AI. Penn State World Campus built a degree around two ways to do that.
By Mike Dawson
As artificial intelligence reshapes how organizations operate, it's creating more need for software developers, data scientists, and other technical roles. But AI is also spreading into ot more
Princeton School of Public & International Affairs Faculty Advance Global AI Governance, Interdisciplinary Science, and International Collaboration
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news:
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SPIAccolades -- August 2026
Princeton SPIA Faculty Advance Global AI Governance, Interdisciplinary Science, and International Collaboration
By Giulia Bhatia
Aleksandra Korolova, an assistant professor of computer science and public affairs, has been elected to the new council of the International Association for Safe and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (IASEAI). more
Princeton University: Incoming Class Hears Call to Embrace Princeton's 'Bold and Powerful Commitment' to Free Expression
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Incoming class hears call to embrace Princeton's 'bold and powerful commitment' to free expression
By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications
President Christopher L. Eisgruber introduced transfer and first-year students to the University's expansive commitment to academic freedom and free expression during his fifth annual Orientation session on the topic.
At Tuesday's event, he was joined for a wide-ran more
Record-setting Group of University of Maryland-Baltimore County Students Explores Global Careers Through Albrecht Fellowship
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 29 -- The University of Maryland-Baltimore County issued the following news:
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Record-setting group of UMBC students explores global careers through Albrecht Fellowship
By: Jess McGroarty
Eight UMBC students are spending part of their summer meeting business leaders, visiting Maryland companies, and getting a closer look at careers that connect the state to the rest of the world.
They were selected for the World Trade Center Institute's (WTCI) 2026 Albrecht Fel more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to President Trump, 1789 Capital Management President Malik, CEO Buskirk on House Judiciary Probe Into 1789 Capital, Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to President Trump, 1789 Capital Management President Omeed Malik and CEO Christopher Buskirk on the House judiciary probe into 1789 Capital and Donald Trump:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 26, 2026
Mr. Omeed Malik, President
Mr. Christopher Buskirk, Chief Investment Officer
Mr. Donald Trump Jr., Partner
1789 Capital Management, LLC
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Report - "Mike Rogers Loved Data Centers Until Voters Didn't" [Detroit Metro Times]
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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NEW REPORT: "Mike Rogers Loved Data Centers Until Voters Didn't" [Detroit Metro Times]
New reporting from the Detroit Metro Times reveals corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers spent months urging data center development in Michigan, dismissing concerns from Michiganders about environmental impacts, and predicting residents may ask for multiple data centers in their communities--all before he fl more
RUM Boosts NSF $8 Million Granted Stem Cell and Artificial Intelligence Research
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Aug. 29 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus (Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez) issued the following news:
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RUM boosts NSF $8 million granted stem cell and artificial intelligence research
By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu
The University of Mayaguez (RUM), of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), received a $8 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the Collaborative E-RISE: Center for AI Driven Bioprocess C more
RUM Leads Artificial Intelligence Research Initiative in Puerto Rico With $10 Million NSF Grant
MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, Aug. 29 -- The University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez campus (Recinto Universitario de Mayaguez) issued the following news:
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RUM leads artificial intelligence research initiative in Puerto Rico with $10 million NSF grant
By Mariam Ludim Rosa Velez, mariam.ludim@upr.edu
The University of Mayaguez (RUM), of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), will lead a research initiative that received a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), with the purpose o more
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Researchers Dive Deep Into Water Quality and Sustainable Solutions
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 29 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news:
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TAMU-CC Researchers Dive Deep into Water Quality and Sustainable Solutions
From transforming oilfield wastewater into reusable water and protecting groundwater in underserved communities to using AI to predict sewer problems before they become emergencies, researchers are turning water challenges into solutions.
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At the Island University, water isn't just scenery -- it's identity more
University of Maryland-Baltimore County Issues Q&A: Mercedes Burns, Arachnid Researcher, Reviews 'Spider-Man - Brand New Day'
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 29 -- The University of Maryland-Baltimore County issued the following Q&A on Aug. 27, 2026, involving Mercedes Burns, associate professor of biological sciences:
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With great scientific powers comes great responsibility: Mercedes Burns, arachnid researcher, reviews "Spider-Man: Brand New Day"
By: Catalina Sofia Dansberger Duque
Spoiler alert!
The first Spider-Man movie with Tom Holland as Peter Parker, "Homecoming," was released almost a decade ago in 2017. Me more
White House: President Trump Delivers for Texas - Lower Taxes, Border Security, and Jobs Coming Home
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2026:
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President Trump Delivers for Texas: Lower Taxes, Border Security, and Jobs Coming Home
Today, President Donald J. Trump returns to Texas with a record to match the visit: tax relief in workers' pockets, the most secure border in a generation, safer streets, and a surge of private investment creating new American jobs across the state.
Historic Tax Relief for Texas Workers, Families, Seniors
President T more
Yale Researchers to Help Lead NSF Center Studying How Robots and People Learn to Live and Work Together
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- The Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news:
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Yale researchers to help lead NSF Center studying how robots and people learn to live and work together
As part of a $30 million National Science Foundation grant led by the University of Texas at Austin, Yale researchers will help build a new science of "human-robot co-adaptation" - studying not only how people change as they live alongside assistive robots, but how those ro more
Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones Raises Record-Setting Sum of Over $3.2 Million for Human Trafficking Victims
SANTA ANA, California, Aug. 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release:
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Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones Raises Record-Setting Sum of Over $3.2 Million for Human Trafficking Victims
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IRVINE, Calif. -August 28, 2026 -Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced that Global Chair more
American Fintech Council Supports Legislation to Establish Secure Federal Framework for Agentic AI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports Legislation to Establish Secure Federal Framework for Agentic AI
Letter supports AI AGENT Act and commends Senator Mark Warner for thoughtful approach
Advocates for a coordinated, technology-neutral, and unified federal approach to AI regulation in financial s more
Anna Nagurney Delivers Keynote at Joint Odense-Kyiv Conference on Mathematics for the Real World
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Anna Nagurney Delivers Keynote at Joint Odense-Kyiv Conference on Mathematics for the Real World
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Anna Nagurney, the Eugene M. Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies delivered the keynote talk, "Networks, Supply Chains, and Variational Inequalities," at the Mathematics for the Real World Conference, on Aug. 26 in Odense, Denmark.The conference was held simultaneously in Odense-at the Danish In more
CCIA Files Joint Amicus Brief in AI Training Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Files Joint Amicus Brief in AI Training Lawsuit
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association, joined by co-amici NetChoice and A.I. Progress, has filed an amicus brief in In re Mosaic LLM Litigation, asking the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to confirm that training generative artificial int more
Changes coming to strengthen multifactor authentication protections
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Changes coming to strengthen multifactor authentication protections
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Microsoft is changing its current voice-only multifactor authentication (MFA) defaults and options, moving to phishing-resistant MFA methods such as passkeys -a modern, passwordless sign-in method that makes it harder for attackers to steal or reuse -and discontinuing all short message service (SMS more
CMS Prevents $1.6 Billion in Fraudulent Medicare Laboratory Payments
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CMS Prevents $1.6 Billion in Fraudulent Medicare Laboratory Payments
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) enforcement actions have stopped more than $1.6 billion in potentially improper Medicare laboratory payments since the start of the Trump Administration - further evidence that CMS' efforts to crush fraud are wor more
College of Business Faculty Explore Role of Ethics Education in Accounting Fraud Prevention
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news:
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College of Business Faculty Explore Role of Ethics Education in Accounting Fraud Prevention
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Two SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) College of Business faculty members are exploring how integrating ethics and values throughout accounting and business education can better prepare students to recognize and prevent fraud in the workplace.
Dr. Katie Matt, Assistant Professo more
Cornell: What happened when we put AI to work?
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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What happened when we put AI to work?
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In early August, 30 faculty and staff from across Cornell and Weill Cornell Medicine came together to explore how artificial intelligence might change the way the university develops technology solutions. Participants brought experience building AI-powered tools, workflows, and applications, expecting to compare approaches and test new ideas. Instead, many discovered that more
CUNY Interns Deliver Capstone Briefing to Fort Hamilton Senior Leaders
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2026:
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CUNY Interns Deliver Capstone Briefing to Fort Hamilton Senior Leaders
Four college students from the City University of New York (CUNY) system capped their summer internship at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton with a formal capstone briefing Aug. 19, presenting their findings on internal control evaluations to the installation's new garrison commander, Col. Raul Med more
Cyber Fire Puzzles challenges students to think like cyber investigators
AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 28 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Cyber Fire Puzzles challenges students to think like cyber investigators
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How do cybersecurity analysts uncover what happened on a compromised computer system? How do they trace the digital clues left behind by an attacker? And how do students learn those skills before entering the workforce?
The Department of Energy (DOE)'s Cyber Fire Puzzles competition.
Hosted by the Auburn University more
Giving solid-state batteries a squeeze keeps them from short-circuiting
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 28 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Giving solid-state batteries a squeeze keeps them from short-circuiting
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By Emily Ayshford
Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News(external link)
#Key takeways:
* A SLAC/Stanford University research team found they could prevent short-circuiting of solid-state batteries by deflecting the dendrite propagation direction using mechanical compression.
* They provided direct evidenc more
Grant award to foster job-readiness on a new SCALE
NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Aug. 28 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Grant award to foster job-readiness on a new SCALE
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Central was awarded a Connecticut Tech Talent Accelerator Innovation Grant for $75,000 earlier this month that will address a growing workforce gap: Employees who not only know how to find information, but also how to determine what information can be trusted and how to explain that to people who might not be experts in a given field. more
Hawley Op-Ed: Why I Am Investigating Flock
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley Op-Ed: Why I Am Investigating Flock
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) penned an op-ed in The Daily Wire following the announcement of his investigation into companies like Flock, with its network of 120,000 AI-powered cameras across the United States. Senator Hawley raises concerns about how Flock's collection of citizens' data and personal information poses privacy threats and p more
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Advancing Water Research & Collaboration Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-764) on the Advancing Water Research and Collaboration Act (H.R. 7889). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 20, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose of the Legislation
The purpose of H.R. 7889 is to amend the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to reauthorize the water resources research and technology institutes program, and for other purposes.
Background and Need fo more
In Case You Missed It: Sen. Rick Scott in Naples Daily News: "AI is Here. We Need to Protect and Prepare America's Kids"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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In Case You Missed It: Sen. Rick Scott in Naples Daily News: "AI is Here. We Need to Protect and Prepare America's Kids"
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NAPLES, Fla. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott published an op-ed in the Naples Daily News calling out the risks AI poses in schools and how his Safeguard Kids Act makes it easier for teachers and faculty to address them.
The Safeguard Kids Act will educate American K-12 students more
Innovation, culture and collaboration in South Korea
BOTHELL, Washington, Aug. 28 -- The University of Washington Bothell campus posted the following news:
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Innovation, culture and collaboration in South Korea
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South Korea was a traditional agrarian society until the 1960s. Today, it's one of the most industrialized countries in the world -home to thriving high-tech industries such as consumer electronics, electric vehicles and information technology.
Originally from South Korea, Dr. Jong Yoon is now associate professor in the Universi more
Institute to Kick Off Fall Series with Exploration of Free Speech
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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Institute to Kick Off Fall Series with Exploration of Free Speech
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The University of Toledo's Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership will tease out the limits of free speech in two faculty-led events next week.
Nathan Goetting will kick off the Institute's Fall Colloquium Series with a discussion on whether even the most radical and dangerous ideas deserve protection at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday more
ITI Reacts to Progress in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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ITI Reacts to Progress in Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War
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WASHINGTON - Today, global tech trade association ITI reacted to the decision to grant a motion for summary judgment in the Anthropic PBC v. U.S. Department of War, et al. lawsuit pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California:
"The court's decision upholds t more
Kaiser nurses to hold informational pickets at 22 California hospitals
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Kaiser nurses to hold informational pickets at 22 California hospitals
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Nurses at Kaiser Permanente facilities across the state of California will hold informational pickets on Sept. 1 to protest the Kaiser management's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about safe staffing and AI protections. More than 25,000 nurses working for Kaiser are represented by California Nurses more
Legacy of Transforming Medical Education: Dr. Latha Chandran Retires from the Miller School of Medicine
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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A Legacy of Transforming Medical Education: Dr. Latha Chandran Retires from the Miller School of Medicine
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After leading the NextGenMD curriculum, faculty development programs and major educational initiatives, Latha Chandran, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., steps down from her Miller School leadership roles while leaving a foundation for future students, educators and physician leaders.
Aft more
MONOPOLY BUSTERS CAUCUS CHAIRS: META SETTLEMENT CONFIRMS THE DANGER OF BIG TECH SURVEILLANCE TO OUR KIDS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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MONOPOLY BUSTERS CAUCUS CHAIRS: META SETTLEMENT CONFIRMS THE DANGER OF BIG TECH SURVEILLANCE TO OUR KIDS
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Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs: Meta Settlement Confirms the Danger of Big Tech Surveillance to Our Kids
WASHINGTON, D.C. - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released th more
MTSU's QRISE lands $2M federal grant for quantum, AI research
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU's QRISE lands $2M federal grant for quantum, AI research
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -"If we want to build a sustainable quantum ecosystem in Tennessee, we also have to build the people who will power it."
Those words from Middle Tennessee State University physics professor Hanna Terletska, director of Quantum Research Interdisciplinary Science and Education Center, or QRISE, welcomed the more
New faculty join the College of Education
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 28 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news:
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New faculty join the College of Education
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The College of Education welcomes several new faculty who bring decades of expertise, cutting-edge research, and innovative teaching to our community.
Heerak Choi
Assistant Professor
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Heerak Choi earned her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Michigan State University in 2024. She s more
New Programs for Fall 2026
WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 28 -- Northcentral Technical College posted the following news:
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New Programs for Fall 2026
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WAUSAU, Wis. (August 28, 2026) -Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce several new industry-driven programs that begin during the fall 2026 semester. Learners can begin two new degrees that have been created in response to growing job market needs and feedback from local employers.
Applications are now being accepted at NTC for:
* IT - Artificial more
NMSU launches new era for research computing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 28 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU launches new era for research computing
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PHOTO CAPTION: The team at New Mexico State University responsible for bringing Colibri, a high-performance computer system, to the main campus. Colibri allows researchers to create artificial intelligence models of systems to be tested before implementing those procedures in the real world. (Courtesy photo) IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Group photo.
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NMSU physicist receives 5-year NSF award to decode the glue that binds us
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 28 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU physicist receives 5-year NSF award to decode the glue that binds us
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The "strong force" is the most powerful of the four basic forces in nature. It holds together everything we see in the universe, and yet researchers are still trying to understand it.
New Mexico State University physics professor Raza Sufian received a $450,000 CAREER award from the National Science Foundation to more
Noteworthy Achievements
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Noteworthy Achievements
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#PROFessionals of the Month -
#The PROFessionals of the Month program celebrates exemplary Rowan University employees, as nominated each month by their colleagues across the University community. To read honorees' profiles, visit PROFessionals of the Month.
Noteworthy Accomplishments
Wendy Aita, Rowan Integrated Special Needs Ctr, received $250,000 from NJ Division of Developmenta more
Practicum experience enhances this MPH student's research insights
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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Practicum experience enhances this MPH student's research insights
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Keya Chilka has always been drawn to work that improves the lives of vulnerable populations. Her experiences working at Ramapo for Children, a nonprofit that serves youth with social-emotional challenges and developmental disabilities, confirmed her commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and inspired more
Professor Paul Gewirtz Reflects on the Past and Future of Paul Tsai China Center He Founded
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 28 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Professor Paul Gewirtz Reflects on the Past and Future of Paul Tsai China Center He Founded
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Professor Paul Gewirtz
After 50 years on the Yale Law School faculty, Professor Paul Gewirtz4 retired on July 1, becoming the Potter Stewart Professor Emeritus of Constitutional Law. An esteemed scholar and much-admired teacher, he has written and taught in multiple legal and policy fields, including c more
Protect Borrowers Expands Focus on State Law Enforcement, Announces Key Personnel From Federal and State Enforcement Agencies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Protect Borrowers Expands Focus on State Law Enforcement, Announces Key Personnel From Federal and State Enforcement Agencies
New Policy Memo From Former CFPB Supervision Chief Outlines Path to Modernize State Oversight of Regulated Financial Firms
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Protect Borrowers announced today a new roster of former state and federal attorneys that will supp more
Q&A: Tax Law Boosts Workforce and Small Business
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Q&A: Tax Law Boosts Workforce and Small Business
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Q: What is the Workforce Pell Grant?
A: It's back to school season for families, students and teachers across the state. As students return to the classroom, schedules are filling up with homework and extracurricular activities and parents are off to the races juggling jobs, car pools and meal times. Many students are starting a new chapter wit more
Second annual Falling into AI Summit will bring experts from Google, Amazon to KU
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Second annual Falling into AI Summit will bring experts from Google, Amazon to KU
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Editor's note: Media interested in attending need to contact Erinn Barcomb-Peterson at ebp@ku.edu.
LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas is hosting the second annual Falling into AI Summit from Sept. 22-24, bringing together leaders from KU, KU Medical Center, Google, Amazon Web Services, Apple and artificial intelligence ind more
Senate Intelligence Committee Issues Report on Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2027
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Senate Intelligence Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-133) on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal 2027 (H.R. 4615). The report was advanced by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 5, 2025.
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The Select Committee on Intelligence, having considered an original bill (S. 4615) to authorize appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Communi more
Sky Soldiers Train for Modern Conflict in Europe's Premier Crucible Event
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Sky Soldiers Train for Modern Conflict in Europe's Premier Crucible Event
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More than 2,300 paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, along with more than 2,100 allied and partner forces from 10 nations are participating in Exercise Saber Junction 26 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.
Overseen by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, the rotation is designe more
South African study-abroad program sparks tears, tech solutions and Amazon partnership
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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South African study-abroad program sparks tears, tech solutions and Amazon partnership
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Perhaps the most significant part of last summer's study-abroad trip to South Africa is what it will mean for next summer's study-abroad program in South Africa.
About 20 University of Florida students travel each year to South Africa with Sanethia Thomas, Ph.D., a senior lecturer with UF's Department of Computer more
Teachers Get AI-Ready for the New School Year with Pearson
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 28 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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Teachers Get AI-Ready for the New School Year with Pearson
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Nearly 200 teachers from Miami-Dade County Public Schools are building AI skills and working toward Pearson's Foundations of AI for PK-12 Educators credential.
MIAMI -August 28, 2026 -As students return to the classroom, nearly 200 teachers from Miami-Dade County Public Schools participated in professional developmen more
The Bill Gatton Foundation 2026 Grand Challenges announced to advance Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 28 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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The Bill Gatton Foundation 2026 Grand Challenges announced to advance Kentucky
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Six projects have been selected as The Bill Gatton Foundation 2026 Grand Challenges -advancing ambitious, interdisciplinary work that addresses complex challenges facing Kentucky and beyond.
Through the generosity of The Bill Gatton Foundation's historic $100 million gift to the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton Colle more
UToledo's Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute Aims to Speed Up Cancer Breakthroughs
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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UToledo's Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute Aims to Speed Up Cancer Breakthroughs
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When researchers at The University of Toledo discovered that a widely used heartburn medication could help make cancer drugs work for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients, the finding came the slow way: years of lab work, guided in part by computational modeling rather than artificial intelligence (AI).
Now, a more
What's on the Minds of Travel Buyers Today? | Buyer Buzz Insights from GBTA Convention 2026
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 28 [Category: Travel] -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release:
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What's on the Minds of Travel Buyers Today? | Buyer Buzz Insights from GBTA Convention 2026
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Travel buyers are embracing change, but they want to be the ones driving it. That was the overarching takeaway from 470+ travel buyers who participated in the interactive Buyer Buzz session at GBTA Convention 2026.
Results from live polling during the session paints a more
WOCCU Releases Latest Statistical Report on the Global Credit Union Movement
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 28 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSrpt) -- The World Council of Credit Unions posted the following news release:
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WOCCU Releases Latest Statistical Report on the Global Credit Union Movement
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MADISON, Wisconsin -World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) today released its latest Statistical Report, providing its clearest picture yet of the global credit union and financial cooperative movement.
At year-end 2025, approximately 61,838 credit unions and financial more
$1.9 Million Federal Award Backs Michigan Tech's Role in National Cybersecurity
HOUGHTON, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release:
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$1.9 Million Federal Award Backs Michigan Tech's Role in National Cybersecurity
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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Michigan Technological University $1.9 million to educate and mentor the next generation of national cybersecurity and artificial intelligence professionals.
The funding, through NSF's CyberAI Corps Scholarship for Service program, known as CyberAI SFS more
AI vs Human Creativity; Is AI Replacing The Need for Good Communicators and Artists?
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Grace College posted the following news:
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AI vs Human Creativity; Is AI Replacing The Need for Good Communicators and Artists?
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By Luke Nier (BS 26)
Imagine a student who sits down one morning to make an original painting. They struggle for hours picking the right colors, redoing textures, starting over again when it doesn't look just right. After a few hours and a lot of effort, they have an original piece they are proud of.
On their way to class th more
Big Tech Sends Hypocritical AI 'Warning' Letter While Fighting to Weaken or Block Critical Safeguards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Big Tech Sends Hypocritical AI 'Warning' Letter While Fighting to Weaken or Block Critical Safeguards
A new letter, signed by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft and dozens of other companies, warns that there is a "limited window" to prepare for widespread AI-enabled cyberattacks and calls for greater government investment and collaboration to protect critical infrastructure like hospitals a more
Book, News, and Journal Publishers File Amicus Brief in In Re Mosaic LLM Litigation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release:
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Book, News, and Journal Publishers File Amicus Brief in In Re Mosaic LLM Litigation
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Today, the Association of American Publishers (AAP), News/Media Alliance (N/MA), and International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM) filed an amicus brief in In Re Mosaic LLM Litigation. This case was brought in March 2024 by a group of authors alleging, amon more
FTC Finalizes Orders with Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms Settling Charges They Deceived Customers About "Active Listening" AI-Powered Marketing Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Finalizes Orders with Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms Settling Charges They Deceived Customers About "Active Listening" AI-Powered Marketing Service
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The Federal Trade Commission finalized orders requiring Cox Media Group (CMG) and two other firms to pay a total of $930,000 to settle allegations they deceived customers by falsely claiming to offer an AI-powered service that could target localiz more
Gap Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release:
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Gap Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
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Net sales down 2% compared to last year; comparable sales down 1%
Exceeded reported and adjusted operating margin expectations
Returned $726 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends year-to-date
Provides updated outlook for full year while raising earnings pe more
Higher Education Needs Transdisciplinary Leaders - Ayanna Howard Is Stepping in for Spelman
CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 27 -- Claremont Graduate University issued the following news:
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Higher Education Needs Transdisciplinary Leaders. Ayanna Howard Is Stepping in for Spelman.
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For most of her career, Dr. Ayanna Howard has been difficult to categorize.
She's an engineer and roboticist who helped develop technologies at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She's an artificial intelligence researcher whose work has explored bias in machine learning and designed technologies for chi more
Mayo Clinic researcher leads Lancet commission reports on life during and after blood cancer treatment
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Aug. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic researcher leads Lancet commission reports on life during and after blood cancer treatment
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -Three new articles from The Lancet Hematology published today examine how clinicians and researchers can better identify, track and measure the effects of blood cancer treatments on patients during treatment and over the long term.
Gita Thanarajasingam, M.D. more
NEHMA Presents 'Pixelated: Mike Whiting' Across Utah State University
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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NEHMA Presents 'Pixelated: Mike Whiting' Across Utah State University
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LOGAN, Utah -What happens when the pixelated visual language of video games jumps from the screen and enters the landscape?
The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at Utah State University presents Pixelated: Mike Whiting, a university-wide exhibition of monumental sculptures by one of Utah's best-known contemporary sculptors.
On view Sept. more
NMSU researcher leads $1 million project to advance neurological rehabilitation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU researcher leads $1 million project to advance neurological rehabilitation
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PHOTO CAPTION: New Mexico State University engineering professor Wei Tang, who received the Dennis W. Darnall Faculty Achievement Award in 2024, is leading a research team focusing on wearable sensors for people with neurological motor disorders. The team recently received a $1 million grant from the National more
Nurses hold nationwide civil disobedience actions to demand 'Palantir Out!'
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses hold nationwide civil disobedience actions to demand 'Palantir Out!'
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On Thursday, Aug. 27, hundreds of registered nurses - joined by patients and community allies - mobilized to demand hospitals and elected officials immediately cut ties with artificial intelligence giant Palantir. The nurses, who are members of National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of r more
Shreveport Emerges as a Key Hub for SLB's Data Center Infrastructure Business
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release:
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Shreveport Emerges as a Key Hub for SLB's Data Center Infrastructure Business
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#Rapid expansion at a former GM site reflects SLB's growing role in global data center infrastructure
For decades, workers at a sprawling factory in Shreveport, Louisiana, built vehicles for General Motors. After sitting idle for several years, the site has rapidly filled with new activity and is now he more
Siemens launches Eigen Engineering Agent in Thailand, bringing purpose-built industrial AI to automation engineering
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens launches Eigen Engineering Agent in Thailand, bringing purpose-built industrial AI to automation engineering
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* Siemens today introduces the Eigen Engineering Agent, its purpose-built Industrial AI for automation engineering, to Thailand for the first time
* The Thailand lau more
Tech Industry Encouraged by California Federal Court Ruling in Pentagon Anthropic Dispute
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Tech Industry Encouraged by California Federal Court Ruling in Pentagon Anthropic Dispute
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Washington - A federal court has ruled that the Pentagon cannot forgo standard government contracting procedure and blacklist AI company Anthropic without due process over a dispute about the large language model provider's product. The U.S. District Cour more
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Upgrade Announces the Recipient of the John Cahill Student Seat for the 2026 CIO Summit
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 26 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news:
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Hospitality Upgrade Announces the Recipient of the John Cahill Student Seat for the 2026 CIO Summit
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) and Hospitality Upgrade are honored to announce Yueming Guo as the recipient of the 2026 John Cahill Student Seat for this year's CIO Summit.
This distinguished recognition is awarded annually to one exceptional student from more
University of Miami: AI's Eye on the Tropics
CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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AI's eye on the tropics
A University of Miami-led study found that artificial intelligence can complement traditional weather models by offering useful guidance Atlantic tropical cyclones several days before they form.
By Robert C. Jones Jr., rcjones@miami.edu
A new study examining tropical cyclone forecasts in the Atlantic Ocean suggests that artificial intelligence could provide valuable ad more
Georgetown University Medical Center: AI Can Now Bioengineer Viruses - Should We Let It?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Georgetown University Medical Center issued the following news:
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AI Can Now Bioengineer Viruses. Should We Let It?
This story is a part of our Ask a Professor series, in which Georgetown faculty members break down complex issues and use their research to inform trending conversations, from the latest pop culture hits to research breakthroughs and critical global events shaping our world.
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AI can draft your emails, plan an itinerary for your next vac more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses & Considerations for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49189) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "AI Chatbots as Companions: Overview, Uses and Considerations for Congress" by science and technology policy analyst Dominique T. Greene-Sanders.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
A chatbot is an application or a program that simulates human conversation by generating responses to user prompts. Chatbots have existed for approximately 60 years. Technical advan more
AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses & Considerations for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49189) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses and Considerations for Congress:"
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Selected Issues: AI Chatbot Use
As mentioned, much of what is known about AI chatbot interactions is from short-term studies or company disclosures. Some surveys indicate that the use of AI chatbots for companionship is becoming more prevalent,/71 more
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 Provisions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48705) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 Provisions" by homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Through appropriations legislation, Congress provides not only budget authority for federal agencies and departments to operate, but also legally binding direction on how that budget auth more
Ecuador in Brief - Overview & U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49188) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Ecuador in Brief - Overview and U.S. Relations" by foreign affairs analyst Joshua Klein.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Ecuador is an ethnically and geographically diverse country of 18.1 million people, encompassing parts of South America's Pacific coast, Amazon basin, and Andean highlands. Following a period of bilateral tensions under former President more
Finding Medicare Fee-for-Service Payment System Rules - Schedules & Resources Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46797) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Finding Medicare Fee-for-Service Payment System Rules: Schedules and Resources" by senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) program pays physicians, hospitals, and other health care facilities based on statutorily established payment systems, most of which are updated annually through r more
Six Imbalances Facing the U.S. Economy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12732) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte.
Here are excerpts:
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Six Imbalances Facing the U.S. Economy
The economy has been growing in line with its potential, and the unemployment rate has been relatively low since the recovery from the 2020 COVID pandemic. Nevertheless, the economy faces several imbalances that pose risks to economic expansion if their unwind more
African Growth & Opportunity Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49187) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "African Growth and Opportunity Act" by international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a key pillar of U.S. trade policy with sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Congress enacted AGOA as part of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (Title I of P.L. 106-200, as amended). AGOA is a n more
African Growth & Opportunity Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49187) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "African Growth and Opportunity Act:"
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In 2025, the total value of U.S. imports that claimed duty-free treatment under AGOA was $5.04 billion, almost a 36% decrease from 2024. The top five AGOA beneficiaries were South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Kenya, and Mad more
Complete Streets - A Primer Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47947) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Complete Streets: A Primer" by transportation policy analyst Jennifer J. Marshall.
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SUMMARY
Complete streets is a multimodal approach to roadway design and safety that considers all users of transportation infrastructure. A street is considered complete if it facilitates the safe movement of users of all ages, abilities, and transpor more
Export-Import Bank - Overview & Reauthorization Debate Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10017) by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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Export-Import Bank: Overview and Reauthorization Debate
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank, or the Bank) is a wholly owned government corporation and an export credit agency (ECA). It aims to support U.S. jobs by financing and facilitating U.S. goods and servi more
Section 301 and China: Mature-Node Semiconductors Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12958) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 and China: Mature-Node Semiconductors
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 301-310, 19 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2411-2420, referred to as "Section 301") is one of the principal statutory means by which the United States enforces U.S. rights under trade agreements and addresses "unf more
Stablecoin Legislation - Overview of the GENIUS Act of 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12553) by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno:
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Stablecoin Legislation: An Overview of the GENIUS Act of 2025 (P.L. 119-27)
On July 18, 2025, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) was signed into law as P.L. 119-27. An overview of key policy issues can be found here. The act establishes a regime to regulate U.S. payment s more
Analysis of a Potential Cyber Military Service Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13291) by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Andrew Feickert, military ground forces specialist:
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Analysis of a Potential Cyber Military Service
Introduction
Congress has long deliberated the idea of creating a separate cyber military service to match the cyberspace domain, tasking various organizations to stud more
Defense Infrastructure Funding in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12731) by defense infrastructure policy analyst Andrew Tilghman.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Infrastructure Funding in the 119th Congress
The combination of discretionary and mandatory funding appropriations enacted for fiscal year (FY) 2026 has increased Department of Defense (DOD) infrastructure budgets to their highest level in at least 20 years. The Trump Administratio more
Farm Bill Primer - Selected Animal Health Management & Disease Prevention Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13291) by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Andrew Feickert, military ground forces specialist:
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Farm Bill Primer: Selected Animal Health Management and Disease Prevention Provisions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts that animal agriculture will account for $274 billion of production by U.S. f more
Federal Disaster Assistance for Agriculture Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10565) by agricultural policy analyst Christine Whitt.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Disaster Assistance for Agriculture
Several federal assistance programs are designed to address agricultural losses following a natural disaster through mechanisms including insurance, direct payments for loss, loans, and cost share to rehabilitate damaged lands. These programs are intended more
Government Shutdowns - Legal Causes in Brief Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13292) by legislative attorneys Sean Stiff and Matthew D. Trout:
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Government Shutdowns: Legal Causes in Brief
Congress typically funds the ongoing operations of federal programs in 12 regular appropriations bills. It annually drafts these bills to meet the funding needs of a fiscal year. Usually, Congress provides fixed-period appropriations, which remain available for obl more
Introduction to Tribal Forestry Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsib more
New World Screwworm - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49124) on August 11, 2026, entitled "New World Screwworm: Background and Issues for Congress" by agricultural policy analysts Eleni G. Bickell and Christine Whitt.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The New World screwworm (NWS; Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly whose larvae infest warm-blooded animals, including livestock, wildlife, pets, birds, and humans. Female flies lay eggs in more
New World Screwworm - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49124) on August 11, 2026, entitled "New World Screwworm - Background and Issues for Congress:"
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Research and Technology Development
USDA research related to NWS involves multiple agencies and partners supporting both operational eradication programs and long-term preparedness.
APHIS conducts operational research and collaborates on surveillance, sterile f more
DOT & Transit-Oriented Development - Options for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13290) by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett:
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Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transit-Oriented Development: Options for Congress
Recent policy debates in Congress on the relationship between public transit and land use have often involved the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) role in transit-oriented development (TOD). While there is no statut more
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11701) by disability policy specialist Scott D. Szymendera.
Here are excerpts:
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat
Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work locations - such as bakeries, w more
SBA's OIG & Its Relationship With Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49123) on Aug. 10, 2026, entitled "SBA's Office of Inspector General and Its Relationship with Congress: In Brief" by R. Corinne Blackford small business and economic development policy analyst.
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SUMMARY
Offices of the Inspector General (OIGs) exist in more than 70 federal agencies, including all Cabinet departments and larger agencies, numerous boards and commissions more
U.S. Army & the Golden Dome Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13264).
The white paper is written by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert, defense policy analyst Hannah D. Dennis and Army fellow Robert Holcombe:
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The U.S. Army and the Golden Dome Program
What Is Golden Dome?
The Golden Dome for America (Golden Dome) - initially known as the Iron Dome for America - refers to an integrated homeland air and missile defense more
U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018 - An Overview Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12990) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview
Since 2018, the U.S. government has imposed a series of tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) with the stated intention of addressing U.S. concerns about PRC trade practices and foreign policies. Since 2025, t more
Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp & Implications for Agricultural Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13136) by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer:
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Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp and Implications for Agricultural Policy
The FY2026 Agriculture appropriations law (P.L. 119-37, Division B) amends the statutory definition of hemp in 7 U.S.C. Sec.1639o established by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill; P.L. 115-334, Sec.10113). Th more
Medicare - Insolvency Projections Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS20946) on Aug. 10, 2026, entitled "Medicare: Insolvency Projections" by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Medicare, the federal health insurance program that pays for covered health services for enrolled beneficiaries, provided coverage to approximately 70.7 million beneficiaries in 2026 and incurred total expenditures of approximately $1.33 trillion, more
Reporter's Privilege & Government Employee Confidential Sources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11471) by legislative attorney Dorothy C. Kafka:
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The Reporter's Privilege and Government Employee Confidential Sources
In the course of gathering news, journalists frequently rely on confidential sources. Prosecutors or parties in civil litigation may seek to compel reporters to reveal these confidential sources through subpoenas for testimony or documents. Reporter more
U.S.-China Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11284) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-China Trade Relations
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) is the world's second-largest economy and has been a top U.S. trading partner since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. China is a major export market for U.S. aircraft, agriculture, semiconductor e more
Universal Service Fund's E-Rate Program - Overview & Current Regulatory Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13289) by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola:
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The Universal Service Fund's E-Rate Program: Overview and Current Regulatory Activity
Introduction
The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. Sec.254), as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-104). more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
3 Research Organizations Urge FDA to Maintain Rigorous Participant Safeguards in Investigational Drug Pilot
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Kyle A. Diamantas, J.D.
Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993
Re: Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information; Correction (07/06/2026) [Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699]
Dear Acting Commission more
Airlines for America Urge Federal Agencies to Align Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Battery Micromobility Products
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Alberta E. Mills
Secretary of the Commission
Office of the General Counsel
Division of the Secretariat
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
Submitted via:
www.regulations.gov
Re: A4A Comments to CPSC's NPRM on Safety Standards for Micromobility Products more
Aleto Inc.: Small Business Size Standard Revisions Risk Undermining Competition and Emerging Firms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1440 N Edgewood St. Ste 178 | Arlington, VA 22201 | www.aletosolutions.com
Unique Entity ID Number: E396FS7VCJX5 CAGE #: 7LWU8 Page 1 of 2 Comments of Aleto, Inc. Small Business Size Standards RIN 3245-AI67 / Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 91 Federal Register 53741, August 20, 2026
Submitted by Luis Viera, President, Aleto, Inc more
American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering Urges NSF to Delay Finalizing Guidance Pending OMB Rule Completion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Comments on the Draft NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance
Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001; Information Collection 3145-0058, 91 Fed. Reg. 38030 (June 24, 2026)
Submitted by:
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering more
American Small Business Chamber of Commerce Urges SBA to Extend Comment Periods and Hold Public Forums on Size Standards Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
700 12th Street NW, Suite 700 - Washington, DC 20005
asbcc.org - notify@americansbcc.org
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Kelly Loeffler
Administrator
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Request to extend the comment periods an more
Broadlawns Medical Center Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Outpatient Drug Reimbursement Cuts to Protect Low-Income Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 25, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
Ref: CMS-1850-P. Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgic more
Calif. Conservation Dept. Opposes BLM Oil and Gas Leasing Rule Changes Over Public Participation Bonding and Environmental Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Gavin Newsom, Governor Jennifer Lucchesi, Director
State of California Natural Resources Agency | Department of Conservation 715 P Street, MS 1900, Sacramento, CA 95814 conservation.ca.gov | T: (916) 322-1080
August 24, 2026
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
Submitted via online portal to:
more
Calif. Conservation Dept. Opposes BLM Proposal to Loosen Oil and Gas Waste and Reduce Royalties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Gavin Newsom, Governor
Jennifer Lucchesi, Director
State of California Natural Resources Agency | Department of Conservation
715 P Street, MS 1900, Sacramento, CA 95814
conservation.ca.gov | T: (916) 322-1080
August 24, 2026
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
Submitted via online porta more
California Life Sciences: FDA Launches Pilot Program to Accelerate First-in-Human Trials and Strengthen U.S. Global Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas, J.D.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, Maryland 20993
Re: FDA Notice - Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information
[ Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699 ]
Ca more
Congressional Fire Services Institute Supports Strong Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Micromobility Devices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Ms. Alberta Mills
Secretary
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
Re: Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012
Secretary Mills:
As a national consensus organization for the fire and emergency services, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) writes today more
Continental Resources Inc. Supports Key Revisions to Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 12
August 24, 2026
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attention: RIN #1004-AF33
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. BLM-2025-0235
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From O more
Continental Resources Supports Key Revisions to Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 12
August 24, 2026
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attention: RIN #1004-AF33
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. BLM-2025-0235
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From O more
Creation Keepers Urges EPA to Preserve Public Participation in Environmental Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
Administrator Lee Zeldin
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 - Faith Community Opposes the Proposed Rollback of Minor New Source Review Public Participation Requirements
Dear Administrator Zeldin:
The Creation Kee more
Danforth Center Urges NSF to Withdraw Proposed Financial Assistance Guidance Amid Concerns Over Administrative Burdens and Funding Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001- NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (Danforth Center) submits the following comments on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Draft, NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance, publishe more
DLG4 SHINE Foundation Advocates for Prioritization of Gene Therapies for Ultra-Rare Pediatric Neurogenetic Diseases in FDA Pilot
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699: Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information
91 FR 37996 (June 24, 2026)
We are the DLG4 SHINE Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our children have DLG4-related synaptopathy, also called SHINE syndrome: an ultra-rare pediatric neurodevelopmental disorder with s more
Edison Electric Institute Advocates for Focus on Site Energy in Appliance Standards Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
Mr. Pete Cochran
Appliance and Equipment Standards Program
U.S. Department of Energy
Building Technologies Office
Mailstop CM-5B,
1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC, 20585-0121.
Re:
Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for
Consideration of New or more
Food & Water Watch: EPA Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Cut Public Input in Minor Air Pollution Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 Via regulations.gov
August 21, 2026
Richard Bowen Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460
RE:
Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212
Dear Mr. Bowen:
On behalf of more
FracTracker Alliance: EPA Faces Opposition Over Proposal to Remove Public Participation Requirements in Minor Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 19, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Office of Air and Radiation Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212, Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implement more
Green Science Policy Urges CPSC to Ban Unnecessary Flame Retardants in Lithium-Ion Battery Enclosures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mobilizing Scientists, Government, Industry and Consumers to Reduce Toxics
Green Science Policy Institute P.O. Box 9127, Berkeley, CA 94709
www.GreenSciencePolicy.org E-mail: info@GreenSciencePolicy.org
Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman
Docket: CPSC-2025-0012
O>ice of the Secretary
Consumer Product Safety Commissi more
Harris County Opposes EPA Proposal to Eliminate Public Participation Requirements for Minor Air Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HCAO Administration- P.O. Box 2009, Houston, TX 77252| 713-274-5101
August 21, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
Richard Bowen
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of State Air Partnerships
Permitting & Program Support Division
P.O. Box 12055
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Re: Harris County Attorney's Office Commen more
IceCure Medical: CMS Urged to Recognize New Liquid Nitrogen Cryoablation Device Category for Breast Cancer Treatment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Choice of Cryoablation
IceCure Medical Ltd.
| 7 Ha'Eshel St., Southern Industrial Park P.O.B. 3163, Caesarea, 3079504, Israel
T:
+972-4-623-0333 |
F:
+972-4-6230222 |
www.icecure-medical.com
August 20, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medic more
Lexington Radiology Associates Urges CMS to Use ASP for Radiopharmaceutical Reimbursements to Improve Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
On behalf of Lexington Radiology Associates, based in Columbia, South Carolina, we appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on the proposed CY 2027 OPPS Rule. Our patients rely on access to advanced diagnostic imaging to ensure the best outcomes.
From my perspective, reimb more
NAACP Brooklyn Branch Condemns EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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NAACP Brooklyn Branch
Sent via Online Submission:
August 20, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting
Public Participation Requir more
NAACP Brooklyn Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Revision That Undermines Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA more
NAACP Far Rockaway Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EP more
NAACP Middletown Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Eliminate Federal Public Participation Requirements in Minor Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Middletown Branch, NAACP
Middletown, New York
Sent via Online Submission (www.regulations.gov)
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Comment of the Middletown Branch of the NAACP on Proposed Rule, Mino more
NAACP Rochester Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA more
NAACP Spring Valley Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting Threatening Community Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA more
NAACP Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Rule Changes That Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1
Sent via Online Submission: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212-0001
August 20, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program more
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum Urge HHS and ORR to Withdraw Proposed Unaccompanied Children Program Rule Over Bodily Autonomy and Family Reunification Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MEMORANDUM
FOR:
Assistant Deputy Director-Policy, Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau,
Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FROM:
The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum
DATE:
August 25th, 2026
SUBJECT:
Comment on more
National Center for Youth Law: HHS Faces Criticism Over Proposed Rules on Unaccompanied Children's Release and Sponsor Verification
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 25, 2026
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal
Toby Biswas
Assistant Deputy Director- Policy
Office of Refugee Resettlement
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC
Re: HHS Docket No. ACF-2026-0199, Comments in Response to Proposed Rule (RIN 0970-AD26) more
QT Imaging Holdings: CMS Urged to Reclassify QT Scanner as Diagnostic Service With New Technology Payment Pathway
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 19, 2026
Don Thompson
Acting Director, Hospital & Ambulatory Policy Group
Center for Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
RE: CY 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule: Request to Repla more
Renovo Urges CMS to Explore Alternative Payment Models for Home Dialysis Technologies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT | RENOVO
CMS-1846-P | AUGUST 21, 2026
Renovo | CMS-1846-P | Page 1 of 2
PUBLIC COMMENT
COMMENTS OF RENOVO
A focused response on home dialysis and the ESRD PPS unit of payment
To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
File code: CMS-1846-P
Docket: CMS-2026-2245
Date: August 21, 2026
Renovo appreci more
Researchers Urge FDA to Ensure Safety and Equity in Expedited IND Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics
Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School
41 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Suite 0B17, Boston, MA 02115
portalresearch.org
portal@bwh.harvard.edu
1
August 24, 2026
Kyle Diamantas, Acting Commissioner
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenu more
St. Louis Children's Hospital Financial Operations VP McKee Urges CMS to Preserve Pediatric Dialysis Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Dr. Mehmut Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1846-P
PO Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD
Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysi more
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Opposes EPA Proposed Rule Limiting Tribal Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Environmental Programs Department
P. O. Box 448
Towaoc, CO 81334-0448
(970) 564-5430
August 21, 2026
Honorable Lee M. Zeldin
Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Code 1101A
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Comments on Minor New Source Review Program Air P more
Tipoffs: Iran
Capital Research Center: Enemies of Energy - Jeremy Grantham
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following excerpts of a report on Aug. 28, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun:
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Enemies of Energy: Jeremy Grantham
British billionaire Jeremy Grantham is so committed to the anti-energy movement that he considered getting arrested while protesting the Keystone XL pipeline.
Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from Enemies of Energy, a research report created for the Capital Research Cent more
DNC: Rising Prices Continue to Sink Consumer Sentiment in Trump's Economy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Rising Prices Continue to Sink Consumer Sentiment in Trump's Economy
Sentiment dropped most sharply among Republicans, older consumers, and lower- and middle-income consumers
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According to new data released today, consumer sentiment fell 6% from last month, about 11% below a year ago, driven by continued concerns about inflation. Consumers worry that inflation will remain elev more
DSCC Friday Takeaways: Price is WRONG, Paxton's Ruff Record, Hin-surance Policy, and Sununu's Fowl Play
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up entitled "DSCC Friday Takeaways":
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DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: The Price is WRONG, Paxton's Ruff Record, Hin-surance Policy, and Sununu's Fowl Play
TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 67 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org.
* THE PRICE IS...WR more
Rep. Tran, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump, Defense Secretary Hegseth on Congressional Demand for Economic Assessment of the U.S.-Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the congressional demand for economic assessment of the U.S.-Iran conflict:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 21, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, DC 20500
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The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense
Department of Defense
Washington more
State Dept.: U.S. Sanctions Sever Financial Lifelines of Iranian Regime
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on Aug. 28, 2026, by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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U.S. Sanctions Sever Financial Lifelines of Iranian Regime
Operation Economic Outcast continues in full force. Today, the United States is imposing sanctions on the manager of the Dubai branch of Iran's Bank Melli, Reza Mohammad Taeedi. Bank Melli has served as a critical financial hub for Iran's armed forces, including the Islamic Revolutionar more
Statement From DNC Chair Ken Martin on Six Months of Trump's War With Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Statement From DNC Chair Ken Martin on Six Months of Trump's War With Iran
Trump and Vance have already spent up to $100 billion of taxpayer money on their war - which has cost consumers about $1,100 per household in higher prices
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Today marks six months since Donald Trump and JD Vance launched their deadly and costly war of choice with Iran. In half a year, Trump's war has cl more
Treasury Dept.: Iran's Access to UAE Banks Targeted Under Operation Economic Outcast
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Iran's Access to UAE Banks Targeted Under Operation Economic Outcast
Banque Misr UAE Processed Suspected Billions for Iranian Regime in Just 2.5 Years
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Today, under Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed a rule that would revoke Banque Misr UAE's correspondent banking access to U.S. financial i more
University of Michigan: Less Buying Power, Elevated Inflation Push Down Consumer Views
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Less buying power, elevated inflation push down consumer views
Consumer sentiment dropped about 6% from last month, landing around 11% below a year ago amid continued worries that inflation will remain elevated for the foreseeable future, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Sentiment declines in August were seen for all political groups and were particularly acute among Repub more
What They're Saying: Rising Costs Continue to Put Republicans on Defense Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Rising Costs Continue to Put Republicans on Defense Ahead of Midterms
Wall Street Journal: "Cost-of-living worries are ... giving Democrats an advantage"
Associated Press: "President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the more
White House: President Trump Was Right - America Controls the Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump Was Right: America Controls the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command confirms what Democrats and the Fake News have spent months denying: the United States -- not the Islamic Republic of Iran -- controls the Strait of Hormuz. American forces are keeping energy moving to the world while denying Tehran the revenue it needs to threaten global commerce.
Here are the facts:
* Iranian mines have been cleared more
"A TOTAL FIASCO," AS WAR IN IRAN REACHES SIXTH MONTH, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN BLASTS REPUBLICANS ENABLING TRUMP'S COSTLY, DEADLY WAR; ESCALATES CALL TO FIRE PETE HEGSETH
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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"A TOTAL FIASCO," AS WAR IN IRAN REACHES SIXTH MONTH, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN BLASTS REPUBLICANS ENABLING TRUMP'S COSTLY, DEADLY WAR; ESCALATES CALL TO FIRE PETE HEGSETH
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"A Total Fiasco," as War in Iran Reaches Sixth Month, Congressman Pat Ryan Blasts Republicans Enabling Trump's Costly, Deadly War; Escalates Call to Fire Pete Hegseth
Congressman Ryan has been the leading voice of opposition to Trump's more
Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Discusses Tariffs, ICE and Social Media on MSNOW's Morning Joe
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Discusses Tariffs, ICE and Social Media on MSNOW's Morning Joe
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a Guest on MSNOW's "Morning Joe."
AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here.
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
Willie Geist, MSNOW: Governor Hochul, great to see you this morning. Let's start right th more
Bell, Strickland, Mfume Lead 70+ Members in Effort to Stop Navy from Renaming Ship Honoring Black War Hero in Honor of President Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Bell, Strickland, Mfume Lead 70+ Members in Effort to Stop Navy from Renaming Ship Honoring Black War Hero in Honor of President Trump
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The letter comes following recent news that the U.S. Navy is considering renaming the USS Doris Miller in honor of the president
Doris Miller was a sailor aboard the USS West Virginia when Japan began its attack on Pearl Harbor who put himself in harm's way to he more
Congressman Liccardo Responds to Six Months of the Iran War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Liccardo Responds to Six Months of the Iran War
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) released the following statement on the six month mark of the war with Iran:
"We're now six months into a war President Trump promised would last six weeks. By the Pentagon's own estimate, it has already cost taxpayers $37.5 billion-a sum that could house every American experiencing hom more
Congressman Veasey Calls on DHS to Immediately Release Iranian Christian Pastor Granted Asylum as Health Deteriorates in Detention
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Veasey Calls on DHS to Immediately Release Iranian Christian Pastor Granted Asylum as Health Deteriorates in Detention
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) is calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expedite the release of Elmira Azizi, an Iranian Christian pastor currently detained at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, after she was gra more
Crow on Six Months of Iran War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Crow on Six Months of Iran War
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AURORA-Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a combat veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the six-month mark of President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran:
"Six months ago, Donald Trump launched a reckless war of choice with Iran, with no plan, no strateg more
Finstad, Deluzio Introduce the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Finstad, Deluzio Introduce the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would double the amount of funding available in certain grants and technical assistance to local water authorities to strengthen cybersecurity more
Gillibrand Statement On Disastrous Iran War Hitting 6 Months
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Disastrous Iran War Hitting 6 Months
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Today, Trump and Republicans' war in Iran has now reached six-months. Over and over again, the American people have heard an endless parade of broken and shifting promises about the war from the president. We were told the war was a "total and complete victory," "won't be difficult," was "projected [to last] four to five weeks", w more
Hickenlooper Questions Trump's Space Academy Announcement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Questions Trump's Space Academy Announcement
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Hickenlooper: "Trump's proposed plan is duplicative, costly, and unserious."
OURAY - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper raised questions about President Trump's new plan to create a U.S. Space Academy. President Trump announced plans to establish the academy earlier today at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
"President Tru more
ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up First Week of "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" Statewide Tour
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up First Week of "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" Statewide Tour
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WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the first week of her "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" statewide tour with stops in Madison, Richland Center, La Crosse, Onalaska, and Eau Claire, meeting with Wisconsin families and small businesses and highlighting how she is fighting to en more
Kaine Statement on Six Months of the Trump-Vance Administration's Foolish and Illegal War with Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine Statement on Six Months of the Trump-Vance Administration's Foolish and Illegal War with Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the Trump-Vance Administration's war with Iran stretches into its sixth month today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement:
"Six months ago, the Trump-Vance Administration launched more
Kaine, Colleagues Call for Senate Hearing on DOD's Mismanagement of Illegal War in Iran and Its Effect on Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Colleagues Call for Senate Hearing on DOD's Mismanagement of Illegal War in Iran and Its Effect on Servicemembers
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Subcommittee on Seapower, joined a group of his colleagues in urging SASC Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) to hold a hearing with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) leadership to investigate the Trump-Van more
Lee, Democratic Members of Congress Host Field Hearing in Las Vegas on Affordability and Cost of Living Crisis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Lee, Democratic Members of Congress Host Field Hearing in Las Vegas on Affordability and Cost of Living Crisis
Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) hosted a field hearing on the cost of living crisis brought on by the Trump Slump. They were joined by Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42), the top Democrat on the Committee on Over more
Merkley's Response to Trump's Submission of U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley's Response to Trump's Submission of U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress
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Washington, D.C. - Following the Trump Administration's submission to Congress on a proposed U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement, referred to as a "123 agreement," Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley-co-chair of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group and a senior member of the Senate Fore more
Padilla Statement on Six Costly Months of Trump's War with Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Statement on Six Costly Months of Trump's War with Iran
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Donald Trump's war with Iran reached the 6-month mark:
"Six months into Donald Trump's unauthorized war against Iran, American families are less safe and paying the price through rising costs and their taxpayer dollars funding Trump' more
Reed Statement Marking Sixth Month of Trump's War with Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Statement Marking Sixth Month of Trump's War with Iran
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement marking the sixth month of President Trump's war with Iran.
"President Trump has entangled the United States in a foreign policy failure of historic consequence. When he unilaterally launched th more
Senate Intelligence Committee Issues Report on Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2027
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Senate Intelligence Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-133) on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal 2027 (H.R. 4615). The report was advanced by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, on Aug. 5, 2025.
Here are excerpts:
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The Select Committee on Intelligence, having considered an original bill (S. 4615) to authorize appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Communi more
Six Months Later, Arkansans are Suffering from French Hill-backed Iran War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Six Months Later, Arkansans are Suffering from French Hill-backed Iran War
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Gas prices are nearly $4 per gallon and Hill continues to fund Trump's reckless war of choice
Today marks six months since Donald Trump dragged the country into a war against Iran that has no end in sight, and is forcing Americans to pay record August gas prices at the pump. No wonder public support for more
Six Months Later, Casey Askar Thinks the War in Iran is Going Just as Planned
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Six Months Later, Casey Askar Thinks the War in Iran is Going Just as Planned
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Gas prices are nearly $4 per gallon and Askar continues to praise Republicans' reckless war of choice
Today marks six months since Donald Trump dragged the country into a war against Iran that has no end in sight, and is forcing Americans to pay record August gas prices at the pump. No wonder public s more
Six Months Later, Laurie Buckhout Thinks Forever War is "Worth It"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Six Months Later, Laurie Buckhout Thinks Forever War is "Worth It"
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Gas prices are nearly $4 per gallon and Buckhout believes Republicans' aimless war is "worth it"
Today marks six months since Donald Trump dragged the country into a war against Iran that has no end in sight, and is forcing Americans to pay record August gas prices at the pump. No wonder public support for the w more
Six Months Later, Ryan Elijah Still Supports the Disastrous Iran War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Six Months Later, Ryan Elijah Still Supports the Disastrous Iran War
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Elijah is all too willing to sign Americans up for another forever war saying "We need to finish the job"
Today marks six months since Donald Trump dragged the country into a war against Iran that has no end in sight, and is forcing Americans to pay record August gas prices at the pump. No wonder public suppor more
Reed Statement on Trump's Childish Order to Rename Lake Ontario
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Statement on Trump's Childish Order to Rename Lake Ontario
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PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, after President Donald Trump exacerbated his trade war with Canada, called Canadian officials "nasty people," and signed an executive order directing the U.S. Department of Interior to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in U.S. information systems, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement:
"P more
Reed Wants ICE to Cancel $20M 'Shock Glove' Order That is 'Shockingly Wasteful & Ripe for Abuse'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Wants ICE to Cancel $20M 'Shock Glove' Order That is 'Shockingly Wasteful & Ripe for Abuse'
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PROVIDENCE, RI - Noting that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have deployed violence and deadly force against innocent Americans with no accountability, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) strongly opposes the agency's decision to reportedly spend $20 million dollars on "shock glove more
