Baylor Research Explores How AI Is Transforming Teaching, Learning & Leading in K-12 Schools
WACO, Texas, Aug. 1 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Baylor Research Explores How AI Is Transforming Teaching, Learning & Leading in K-12 Schools
Award-winning "digital" principals highlight AI's potential while emphasizing need for responsible use
By Kelly Craine
Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn, teachers teach, and principals lead, according to new Baylor University research examining the experiences of award-winning school leaders.
The study, p more
California State University Sacramento: College of Business Launches AI Management Concentration
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 1 -- California State University Sacramento campus issued the following news:
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College of Business launches AI Management concentration
By Jennifer K. Morita
The College of Business at Sacramento State launched a new concentration on practical applications of artificial intelligence, one of the first in the CSU system, to prepare students to use the rapidly changing technology in the business world.
"AI is everywhere, and we see how much this technology is more
Cantwell Says It's Essential for Federal Agencies to Lead Testing of Frontier AI Models to Ensure Safety, Protect National Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Cantwell Says It's Essential for Federal Agencies to Lead Testing of Frontier AI Models to Ensure Safety, Protect National Security
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, made clear at today's hearing on Artificial Intelligen more
CBRE Group: Office Attendance Expectations Rise Faster Than Workplace Investment
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 1 (TNSrep) -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release:
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Office Attendance Expectations Rise Faster than Workplace Investment
Most companies in annual CBRE occupier sentiment survey say enhancing employee experience is a priority, yet only 14% are making major workplace improvements
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U.S. companies are increasing expectations for employees to work from the office, with 89% of respondents in CBRE's 2026 Offi more
Clarkson University Partners With Industry Executives to Launch Introduction to Manufacturing Seminar Course
POTSDAM, New York, Aug. 1 -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
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Clarkson University Partners with Industry Executives to Launch Introduction to Manufacturing Seminar Course
As manufacturers race to adopt artificial intelligence, strengthen supply chains and expand production, Clarkson University is giving students a front-row seat to the industry's transformation through a new seminar course led by executives from some of the world's leading manufacturing companies.
The new more
Ford School of Public Policy: Shobita Parthasarathy Named President-elect of Society for Social Studies of Science
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
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Shobita Parthasarathy named president-elect of Society for Social Studies of Science
Shobita Parthasarathy, professor of public policy and women's and gender studies and director of the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program at the University of Michigan, has been elected incoming president-elect of the Society for Social Studies of Science, an international nonprofi more
Johns Hopkins: Venkataraman Lakshmi Elected Fellow of the American Meteorological Society
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Venkataraman Lakshmi Elected Fellow of the American Meteorological Society
Lakshmi studies how water, land, and climate interact across landscapes, and how those interactions affect human health.
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Venkataraman "Venkat" Lakshmi, the Benjamin Howell Griswold Professor of Geography and International Affairs in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineerin more
Medidata Champions Real-World AI With Medidata Plus at NEXT Tokyo 2026 to Accelerate Life-Saving Patient Therapies
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 (TNSxrep) -- Medidata, a provider of cloud-based technology and data analytics for clinical research, issued the following news release:
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Medidata Champions Real-World AI with Medidata Plus at NEXT Tokyo 2026 to Accelerate Life-Saving Patient Therapies
Medidata, a Dassault Systemes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, will host Medidata NEXT Tokyo 2026 on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo. This prem more
National Small Business Association: President Trump Nominates Keith Sonderling to Serve as Secretary of Labor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The National Small Business Association issued the following news:
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President Trump Nominates Keith Sonderling to Serve as Secretary of Labor
Sonderling's nomination could signal continued efforts by the Administration to reshape federal labor policy with a greater emphasis on regulatory flexibility and reducing compliance burdens for employers, potentially carrying significant implications for small businesses.
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President Donald Trump has nominated Keith Sonderl more
Pega Announces Special Cash Dividend
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 1 -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Pega Announces Special Cash Dividend
WALTHAM, Mass. - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the enterprise AI software company for mission-critical work, today announced that it will pay a previously declared special cash dividend of $7 million on September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 17, 2026, excluding certain shareh more
Project Jupiter: Building New Mexico's Workforce for the Long Term
REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 1 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following statement on July 31, 2026:
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Project Jupiter: Building New Mexico's Workforce for the Long Term
By Josh Pitcock, Senior Vice President, Oracle
Project Jupiter is already creating significant economic opportunity in southern New Mexico--and we're just getting started.
Today, more than 2,700 construction workers are helping build the campus, including nearly 700 New Mexico re more
Senate HELP Committee Votes to Approve Trump Admin Nominees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 30, 2026:
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Senate HELP Committee Votes to Approve Trump Admin Nominees
Today the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor by a 12-11 vote.
"It is clear Mr. Sonderling is qualified," said Dr. Cassidy. "As Secretary, I'm confident that he more
Senator Hassan Presses AI Model Platform on Need to Combat Nonconsensual Deepfakes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Senator Hassan Presses AI Model Platform on Need to Combat Nonconsensual Deepfakes
Request to Hugging Face Comes After Public Reporting and Research on the Company's Failure to Curb the Creation of Explicit Imagery on the Platform
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, today pushed H more
State Dept.: Alert to Countries, Companies, and Other Entities Regarding North Korean IT Workers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Alert to Countries, Companies, and Other Entities Regarding North Korean IT Workers
This alert is jointly issued by the U.S. Department of State and Federal Bureau of Investigation; Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Cybersecurity Office, National Police Agency, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs more
State Dept.: Under Secretary Rogers Hosts Digital NEXT Delegation With FTC Chairman Ferguson and Elon Musk and Announces New Tech Industry Partnership to Advance Digital Freedom
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Under Secretary Rogers Hosts Digital NEXT Delegation with FTC Chairman Ferguson and Elon Musk and Announces New Tech Industry Partnership to Advance Digital Freedom
Last week, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers convened 47 foreign technology policymakers and government representatives from 30 countries in San Francisco, California, for Digital NEXT: Protecting Digi more
UBS AG Published Its 2Q26 Financial Report
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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UBS AG published its 2Q26 financial report
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules
Zurich - UBS AG today published its second-quarter 2026 consolidated financial report. This report is available for download on the UBS website.
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UBS AG
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This media release contains sta more
UniCredit, Accenture and IBM Collaborate to Build Europe's Next-Generation Banking Platform
NEW YORK, Aug. 1 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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UniCredit, Accenture and IBM Collaborate to Build Europe's Next-Generation Banking Platform
The partnership will establish a new technology operating model combining the resilience of mission-critical systems with the flexibility of cloud, data and artificial intelligence
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UniCredit, one of Europe's leading pan-European banking groups, Accenture and IBM have announced a long-t more
University of Michigan: Consumer Confidence Rises for Second Straight Month; Views Remain Downbeat Amid High Prices
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Consumer confidence rises for second straight month; views remain downbeat amid high prices
Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-July reading, landing almost 12% above June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Broad-based improvements were seen across all groups by income, education, wealth and political party. Despite recent gains, sentiment is 11% below a year ago, reflect more
VCU Issues Q&A: Here's How Second Major Hacking Incident is Exposing Fragility of AI Governance
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on July 31, 2026, involving Christopher Whyte, associate professor of homeland security and emergency preparedness in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs:
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Here's how a second major hacking incident is exposing the fragility of AI governance
Anthropic's models hacked into outside companies, and VCU cybersecurity expert Christopher Whyte explains the most shocking element of t more
Warren Presses Trump Administration Over Failure to Protect US Economic and National Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Warren Presses Trump Administration Over Failure to Protect US Economic and National Security
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary f more
AI-Forester App Earns Kentucky State Graduate Student $15,000 KCV Award
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 31 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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AI-Forester App Earns Kentucky State Graduate Student $15,000 KCV Award
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The artificial intelligence tool is designed to help woodland owners identify trees, assess timber value, and make informed management decisions
FRANKFORT, Ky. -An artificial intelligence tool designed to make forestry knowledge more accessible to Kentucky woodland owners has earned Kentucky State University graduate student Ni more
Army leaders: Next Generation Command and Control 'ready to scale'
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
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Army leaders: Next Generation Command and Control 'ready to scale'
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army announced July 29 it is ready to scale Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) across the force during a media roundtable at the end of Project Convergence-Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California.
NGC2 replaces legacy, fragmented Army C2 systems - which focused on single functions like fires, logistics, or airspace mana more
As technology shifts, engineers will build a bright future for Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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As technology shifts, engineers will build a bright future for Texas
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Editor's note: The following commentary was written by Eric Brey, PhD, dean of the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UT San Antonio, and originally appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.
Stop for a minute. Look around. We take for granted the systems that allow us to live, work and t more
At Senate Aging Hearing, Kelly Highlights Legislation He Introduced to Protect Seniors from AI Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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At Senate Aging Hearing, Kelly Highlights Legislation He Introduced to Protect Seniors from AI Fraud
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This week, Arizona Senator and Senate Special Committee on Aging member Mark Kelly delivered remarks at a hearing on artificial intelligence-enabled fraud targeting older Americans. In this hearing that Kelly requested last year, he highlighted his recent legislation to protect seniors from AI-powere more
Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Unveil AI Report, Highlight Opportunities and Risks for Older Americans
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Unveil AI Report, Highlight Opportunities and Risks for Older Americans
Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand released a new report, Artificial Intelligence & Older Americans: more
Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Unveil AI Report, Highlight Opportunities and Risks for Older Americans
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Unveil AI Report, Highlight Opportunities and Risks for Older Americans
Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand released a new report, Artificial Intelligence & Older Americans: Confronting New Threats more
Congressman Flood Announces Flyover Fintech Panel on Payments Technology for Small Businesses and Startups
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Flood Announces Flyover Fintech Panel on Payments Technology for Small Businesses and Startups
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced today that Flyover Fintech will feature a panel on payments technology for small businesses and startups, bringing together industry leaders from Shopify, Mastercard, Visa, and Stripe to discuss how new payment tools are helping small b more
Congresswoman Scholten Introduces Two Data Center Accountability Bills
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Scholten Introduces Two Data Center Accountability Bills
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This week, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) announced she introduced two bills to bring greater transparency and accountability to data centers' water and energy usage. Data centers nationwide consumed about 4.4% of U.S. electricity in 2023, and that figure is projected to climb as high as 12% by 2028 as AI-driven more
DSU celebrates five years of the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics
MADISON, South Dakota, July 31 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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DSU celebrates five years of the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics
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MADISON, S.D. - Joining cybersecurity clinics around the world, Dakota State University is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics.
Founded in 2021, the Consortium is an international network of university-based cybersecurity clinics and partner organizations working to advance cybersecurity edu more
ESD Alliance Names Two Executives to Governing Council, Adds Companies to Member Roster
MILPITAS, California, July 31 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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ESD Alliance Names Two Executives to Governing Council, Adds Companies to Member Roster
* Ankur Gupta from Siemens EDA and Dr. Walden "Wally" C. Rhines of Silvaco join 10-member Governing Council
* New startup members ChipAgents and Rydev join ESDA
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MILPITAS, Calif. -July 31, 2026 -The Electronic more
German Court Sides with Copyright Aggregators Over Generative AI Technology Trailblazer
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 31 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news:
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German Court Sides with Copyright Aggregators Over Generative AI Technology Trailblazer
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The Munich Regional Court today ruled that AI music company Suno infringed copyright by reproducing protected musical works and prohibited the company from using certain copyrighted songs to train its AI without authorization more
Hope College Alumni Groups Announce New Members, Leadership
HOLLAND, Michigan, July 31 -- Hope College posted the following news:
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Hope College Alumni Groups Announce New Members, Leadership
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Each year, the Hope College alumni office announces new alumni who've offered to voluntarily serve on one of two leadership groups. The following appointments take effect July 1, 2026.
Each year, the Hope College alumni office announces new alumni who've offered to voluntarily serve on one of two leadership groups. The following appointments take effect more
Ivy Tech Richmond Recognized Among Nation's Leaders in Student Satisfaction
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 31 (TNSxrep) -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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Ivy Tech Richmond Recognized Among Nation's Leaders in Student Satisfaction
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Ivy Tech Richmond has been recognized as one of the nation's highest-performing colleges and universities for student satisfaction, earning 4th place on the inaugural 2026 Student Voice Score(r) (SVS(r)) Honors List, released by higher education technology company EdSights.
The Student Voice Score Honors List re more
Kelly, Gillibrand Press AI Companies to Strengthen Protections for Seniors
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gillibrand Press AI Companies to Strengthen Protections for Seniors
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This week, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, pressed the CEOs of nine AI companies for information about the safeguards they deploy on their AI chatbot companion products for at-risk users like older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals in more
Leading Researchers Join UT To Expand Impact and Innovation
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Leading Researchers Join UT To Expand Impact and Innovation
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is again raising the bar in research excellence with the addition of eight exceptional researchers in fields ranging from precision health and advanced computing to nuclear energy and sustainable materials. These preeminent hires, tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing Tennessee and th more
Northwestern University: First AI-driven Telescope Goes Stargazing
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 31 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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First AI-driven telescope goes stargazing
New AI system successfully schedules observations on a major national telescope
* Planning telescope observations requires balancing ever-changing conditions
* Telescope time is scarce, making every observing decision count
* AI learned to schedule observations from 13 years of historical telescope data
* It generated an observing plan and adapted in re more
Ranking Member Lujan Leads Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee Hearing on Artificial Intelligence in Communications Networks
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Lujan Leads Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee Hearing on Artificial Intelligence in Communications Networks
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, helped lead a subcommittee hearing titled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Tran more
RPI Selected for Two U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects
TROY, New York, July 31 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
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RPI Selected for Two U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission Projects
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) researchers will contribute to two projects selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for Phase I awards under the inaugural Genesis Mission, a national initiative designed to accelerate scientific discovery through artificial intelligence. RPI will lead one project, in collaboration more
Saudi Fund for Development joins IATI for workshop on transparency and development data
NEW YORK, July 31 [Category: Sociological] -- The International Aid Transparency Initiative, a voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiative that works with donors, partner countries and civil society organizations to make information about aid spending easier to access and use, posted the following news:
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Saudi Fund for Development joins IATI for workshop on transparency and development data
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Last week, the IATI Secretariat welcomed representatives from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) more
Software Helps Make Environmental Research Easier to Understand
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 31 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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New Software Helps Make Environmental Research Easier to Understand
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Developed by Kentucky State University research associate Ife Familusi, FluxDash helps students and scientists understand how forests, farms, and other landscapes interact with the atmosphere
FRANKFORT, Ky. -Specialized research towers using mounted sensors are able to continuously measure things like carbon dioxide, water vapor, he more
Summer Undergraduate Research Program Advances Student Learning Through Research
ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news:
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Summer Undergraduate Research Program Advances Student Learning Through Research
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Nearly 30 students participated in SUNY Polytechnic Institute's 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), working alongside faculty mentors on projects spanning foundational science, engineering and artificial intelligence.
The program was coordinated by SUNY Poly faculty members D more
Tennessee Tech sets sixth consecutive record for research funding, surpassing $50 million in fiscal year 2026
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech sets sixth consecutive record for research funding, surpassing $50 million in fiscal year 2026
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Tennessee Tech University set a record for externally funded research for the sixth consecutive year, reaching $50.88 million in fiscal year 2026.
The record total, which includes 177 funded research projects across all eight of Tech's academic colleges and schools, surpas more
Tuberville Discusses Plans to Protect Seniors from AI Scams
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Discusses Plans to Protect Seniors from AI Scams
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke with Matthew Ferraro, partner at Crowell & Moring, and Paul Benda, Executive Vice President for Risk, Fraud, and Cyber Security at the American Bankers Association, and Deborah Del Mastro, a victim of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled scam, during a Senate Special Committee more
U.S. Naval War College Students and Faculty Discuss Uses, Potential of Artificial Intelligence
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, July 31 -- The Naval War College issued the following news:
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U.S. Naval War College Students and Faculty Discuss Uses, Potential of Artificial Intelligence
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The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) held a series of lectures and workshops on artificial intelligence (AI) for incoming students and for faculty members on July 30 and 31, 2026, respectively.
"The Naval War College is a place where military leaders can learn how to use AI to optimize their effectiveness as war more
University of Dayton Issues UD in the News Wrap Up for July 25-31, 2026
DAYTON, Ohio, July 31 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for July 25-31, 2026:
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The Washington Post, The Conversation and RealClearMarkets tapped UD faculty expertise. Regional and local media highlighted onMain, our Health and Wellbeing Center and a project now bringing carbon-free power to satisfy campus electricity needs.
Good riddance to the 'people mover' shuttles at Dulles Airport, travelers say
MSN via The Washington Post
Janet Bednarek, hist more
UTRGV students, researchers and community unite to monitor emerging agricultural pest
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news:
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UTRGV students, researchers and community unite to monitor emerging agricultural pest
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RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 31, 2026 - With bug net in hand, UTRGV environmental science student Luis Salazar keeps his eyes peeled for insects hiding in the South Texas brush of Estero Llano Grande State Park.
A few yards away, Dr. Teresa Patricia Feria-Arroyo, his professor and director of the more
WLF Urges FTC to Withdraw Unconstitutional "Ideological Bias" Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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WLF Urges FTC to Withdraw Unconstitutional "Ideological Bias" Proposal
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Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to withdraw a proposed policy statement contending that AI systems with "undisclosed ideological objectives" violate a federal law barring unfair or deceptive business practices.
Under the proposed policy, if a company tout more
Apple reports third quarter results
CUPERTINO, California, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple reports third quarter results
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended June 27, 2026. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16 percent year over year. Company gross margin was 50.1 percent, including a favorable impact of more
Artist-researcher sends climate science from lab to low-Earth orbit
ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Artist-researcher sends climate science from lab to low-Earth orbit
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When a satellite orbiting 220 miles above Earth recorded a three-minute video about carbon dioxide this spring, it also captured the culmination of a Cornell collaboration spanning art, engineering and climate science.
The project began in a chemical engineering laboratory and evolved through one student's effort to transform research explori more
Australia School Photos Scraped for AI-Fueled Image Misuse
NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Australia School Photos Scraped for AI-Fueled Image Misuse
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Australia's eSafety commissioner issued an advisory on July 28 urging schools to review how they share images online, citing a rise in the misuse of school photos. Between January and March 2026, the commissioner received over 100 reports concerning anonymous accounts targeting schools and school staff through misuse of images taken f more
CCI Awards $975,000 to Advance Cybersecurity Innovation
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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CCI Awards $975,000 to Advance Cybersecurity Innovation
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The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) has awarded $975,000 to 13 cybersecurity innovation projects through its 2026 CATAPULT and ASCEND funds, continuing its investment in technologies and ideas with the potential to address critical cybersecurity challenges and create real-world impact.
Led by CCI's Northern Virginia Node in partnership with the more
Experts offer science and solutions as measles surge, school starts
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Experts offer science and solutions as measles surge, school starts
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As students head back to class, protecting community health relies on routine immunizations. This year, public health officials face an alarming hurdle, the U.S. is navigating its worst measles surge in decades.
To solve growing public health threats, Michigan State University researchers are tackling vaccine barriers from many more
George Mason hosts the 2026 Virginia Data Science Teacher Institute
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason hosts the 2026 Virginia Data Science Teacher Institute
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In June, more than 225 educators, higher education partners, industry experts, and students gathered at George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus in Manassas for the fifth annual Virginia Data Science Teacher Professional Learning Institute. The 2026 theme, "Data Science, Computational Thinking, and Modeling in the Age of A more
How Brand Strategy and Influencer Marketing Are Opening Doors for Young Professionals
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 30 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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How Brand Strategy and Influencer Marketing Are Opening Doors for Young Professionals
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by Allyson O'Bryant, Student Public Relations Writer
As brands compete for attention in an increasingly crowded digital marketplace, strategic communication and influencer marketing are becoming essential tools for building trust, visibility and growth. Companies are no longer relying solely on traditional advertising. In more
July research highlights: AI material design, ocean temperature models, paternal body odor
SEATTLE, Washington, July 30 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:
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July research highlights: AI material design, ocean temperature models, paternal body odor
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New design process accelerates the discovery of advanced materials
Flexible materials that combine mechanical flexibility with high thermal or electrical conductivity are essential for wearables, stretchable electronics and soft robotic systems. To identify new composite materials with those propert more
MIT: Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Connecting research to policy on Capitol Hill
MIT students and postdocs discussed science funding and research with policymakers in Washington during the MIT Science Policy Initiative’s annual Congressional Visit Days.
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This spring, 25 MIT students and postdocs traveled to Washington to meet with congressional staffers and advocate for sustained federal investment in scientif more
NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
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Stitt caps yearlong NGA initiative focused on advancing education, entrepreneurship and energy
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this evening joined governors from across the country recognize the progress made through his work as National Governors Associati more
NGA Summer Meeting Begins in Oklahoma City
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Summer Meeting Begins in Oklahoma City
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting is underway in Oklahoma City. The bipartisan event welcomes governors from across the country to collaborate on policy solutions for priorities like AI, education, economic development, infrastructure, affordability and restoring dign more
Redwire Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 5, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results on August 5, 2026
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 30, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW; "Redwire" or "the Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, after marke more
Rimini Street Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results
PLEASANTON, California, July 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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Rimini Street Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results
Second Quarter Financial Highlights Include:
Revenue of $111.1 million, up 6.7% year over year
Adjusted Revenue of $108.0 million, up 10.0% year over year
Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) of $636.9 million, up 8.0% more
Sawyer selected for international leadership role within CERN's ATLAS collaboration
RUSTON, Louisiana, July 30 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
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Sawyer selected for international leadership role within CERN's ATLAS collaboration
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Louisiana Tech University physicist Dr. Lee Sawyer was selected for a prestigious international leadership position within the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN, positioning the University at the forefront of one of the world's largest scientific research efforts.
Effective October 1, 2026, Sawyer, professor of physics and more
Senators Kim and Husted Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from AI Companion Chatbots
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Senators Kim and Husted Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from AI Companion Chatbots
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced the Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act 2.0. to establish a federal framework to protect minors from harms associated with companion artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots through a tiered, risk-based approach.
The bip more
Small Business Insider Weekly Update
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
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Small Business Insider Weekly Update
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In This Edition:
* AI Optimism Meets Entrepreneurial Reality
* Legislative & Policy Update: "No BOSS Act" Introduced in Senate, DOL Sonderling Vote this Week, House Ed & Workforce Committee Advance Key Bills & MORE
* KERRIGAN IN BIZ TECH: Here's How Small Businesses Can Get More Value from Their Data
* REAL CLEAR HEALT more
UA Little Rock Climbs more than 700 spots in Global Education Research Rankings
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Climbs more than 700 spots in Global Education Research Rankings
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been recognized as one of the nation's fastest-rising universities after climbing 749 places in the 2026 AD Scientific Index World University Rankings.
Among U.S. institutions, UA Little Rock ranked third for the largest improvement in ranking in the fie more
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, July 29 (TNSrpt) -- Booking.com issued the following news:
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Booking.com Travel Happiness Index: APAC travellers remain resilient, intentional and joy-led amid uncertainty
Inaugural research across 10 APAC markets shows travel remains a powerful source of joy, reset and connection - even as travellers adapt to uncertainty
* 84% of APAC travellers say travel helps them reset mentally and emotionally
* 9 in 10 would rather adapt their travel plans than cancel w more
Dr. Beth Erickson Elected President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release:
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Dr. Beth Erickson elected President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Medical society members also elect officers to lead clinical affairs, education, government relations and healthcare access councils
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The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently elected five new officers to ASTRO's Board of Directors:
* President-elect: more
HackerOne Launches H1 Remediation to Accelerate the Path From Validated Exposure to Verified Fix
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 29 -- HackerOne, a human-powered security, issued the following news release:
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HackerOne Launches H1 Remediation to Accelerate the Path from Validated Exposure to Verified Fix
New H1 Platform capability delivers developer-ready fix plans, grounded in source code and validated exploitability, delivered directly into the tools engineers use today
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HackerOne, a global leader in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), today launched H1 Remediation, a more
Securities Class Action Filings Surge in the First Half of 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 29 (TNSrpt) -- Cornerstone Research, a provider of economic and financial analysis in commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings, issued the following news release:
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Securities Class Action Filings Surge in the First Half of 2026
AI-related filings on pace to nearly double 2025 levels.
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Securities class action filings increased 30% to 121 during the first half of 2026 relative to the prior six months, which coincided with a surge in litigation inv more
Senator McCormick Unveils Vision for American AI Leadership in Major Address at Manhattan Institute
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Senator McCormick Unveils Vision for American AI Leadership in Major Address at Manhattan Institute
U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today delivered a major policy address at the Manhattan Institute outlining his vision for ensuring the United States leads the artificial intelligence revolution while protecting American workers, strengthening national security, safeguarding children, and bui more
State Dept. Fact Sheet: Opportunities for Growth in U.S.-Peru Relations
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet:
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Opportunities for Growth in U.S.-Peru Relations
The Presidential Delegation to the July 28 inauguration of President Fujimori, led by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, signals U.S. commitment to Peru and highlights the strength of our partnership. The strong ties between the United States and Peru are underpinned by an enduring friendship spanning 200 years of diplomatic relations. The Trump Ad more
Zeta Global Names Intel, Synopsys Veteran Trey Campbell to Lead Investor Relations
NEW YORK, July 29 -- Zeta Global, an American marketing technology company, issued the following news release:
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Zeta Global Names Intel and Synopsys Veteran Trey Campbell to Lead Investor Relations
Silicon Valley finance leader with nearly three decades of experience joins as Zeta scales as an intelligent AI infrastructure company
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Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), the intelligent AI infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Trey Campbell as Senior Vice President, Investor R more
ACM Appoints Alison Derbenwick Miller as CEO and Executive Director
NEW YORK, July 28 -- ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, issued the following news release:
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ACM Appoints Alison Derbenwick Miller as CEO and Executive Director
Longtime ACM Volunteer Leader and Global Technology Executive to Lead the World's Largest Computing Society Through Its Next Chapter of Growth and Impact
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ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, today announced the appointment of Alison Derbenwick Miller as its Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, ef more
AlphaSense Announces AlphaSummit 2026 to Explore the Future of Decision-Grade AI
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSxrep) -- AlphaSense, an AI platform defining market intelligence for the business and financial world, issued the following news release:
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AlphaSense Announces AlphaSummit 2026 to Explore the Future of Decision-Grade AI
Key Facts (At-a-Glance):
Event: AlphaSense customer conference, AlphaSummit, taking place Oct. 5-7 in New York City. Follow #AlphaSummit on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram for the latest updates.
Details: AlphaSummit brings together visionary leaders to more
DOE Office of Environmental Management: Intern Takes to the Skies to Create Innovative Paducah Site Map
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release:
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Intern Takes to the Skies to Create Innovative Paducah Site Map
PADUCAH, Ky. -- Murray State University computer science student Cale Tonazzi's summer internship at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Paducah Site provided a lesson that cannot be taught in classrooms.
Tonazzi, a rising senior, spent his summer with deactivation and remediation contractor Four Rivers N more
Nate White Named as a Top Sustainability Consultant for 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, July 28 -- Forvis Mazars LLP, a company that provides audit, assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services, issued the following news release:
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Nate White named as a Top Sustainability Consultant for 2026
* Nate White of Forvis Mazars has been named to The Consulting Report's Top Sustainability Consultants and Leaders for 2026.
* White joins several other consultants from Forvis Mazars who have earned top industry recognition in recent months.
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Forvis Mazars more
Penn State-World Campus Issues Commentary: Why Future of Enterprise AI Is Systems Engineering Problem
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following commentary by Raghu Sangwan, professor of software engineering in the School of Graduate Professional Studies:
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Why the Future of Enterprise AI Is a Systems Engineering Problem
For organizations that want to harness the full potential of AI, the key is to shift from an experimentation mindset and focus on establishing a strong engineering framework.
By Dr. Raghu Sangwan
We are in t more
Quantum in the Palm of Your Hand: Evolution of Superconducting Qubits
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science issued the following commentary:
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Quantum in the Palm of Your Hand: The Evolution of Superconducting Qubits
How the Department of Energy's support for basic research in 1985 set the foundation for today's quantum technology.
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Electrons zipping through transistors, powering the screens on our smartphones. Light zooming from distant stars to Earth, moving faster than anything else in the universe. Protons enabling MR more
Subcommittee Chairwoman Bice Requests Funding for House AI Agent and Secures Funding for House Rules Digital Infrastructure Modernization
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, chairwoman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation, issued the following news release:
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Chairwoman Bice Requests Funding for House AI Agent and Secures Funding for House Rules Digital Infrastructure Modernization
Today, Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) formally requested funding to support the development and implementation of My Intelligent Assistant, a more
Subcommittee on Modernization & Innovation Announces Launch of House AI Innovators Pipeline
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, chairwoman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation, issued the following news release:
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Subcommittee on Modernization & Innovation Announces Launch of House AI Innovators Pipeline
Today, the Subcommittee on Modernization & Innovation, in partnership with the House AI Center, announced the official launch of the House AI Innovators Pipeline--a new initiative designed to empower House staff to build cu more
39 Trade Associations & Industry Groups Urge EPA to Modernize NEPA Permitting to Accelerate Infrastructure and Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, July 27 (TNSxrep) -- The Independent Petroleum Association of America posted the following joint statement with 38 trade associations:
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IPAA and Chamber of Commerce-led Coalition Support EPA's Efforts to Modernize Permitting Process
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ("EPA") proposed rule, "Update of Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act and Ass more
Zeta Global Closes $1 Billion Credit Facility for Mergers & Acquisitions, Share Repurchases and General Corporate Purposes
NEW YORK, July 27 -- Zeta Global, an American marketing technology company, issued the following news release:
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Zeta Global Closes $1 Billion Credit Facility for Mergers & Acquisitions, Share Repurchases and General Corporate Purposes
Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), the intelligent AI infrastructure company, today announced that it has successfully closed a new $1 billion credit facility to refinance its existing $550 million credit facility and lower its credit spreads. This new debt is a co more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Canada's Online Streaming Act - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12716) by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura:
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Canada's Online Streaming Act: Background and Issues for Congress
In April 2023, Canada enacted the Online Streaming Act, amending Canada's Broadcasting Act to allow the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to regulate entities that broadcast video or music through social medi more
Human Rights & Anti-Corruption Sanctions - The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10576) by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber:
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Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Sanctions: The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act
The Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Global Magnitsky Act; Title XII, Subtitle F of P.L. 114-328, as amended; 22 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.10101 et seq.) authorizes the President to impose economic sanctions and deny more
China Primer - The People's Liberation Army Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11719) by Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell:
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China Primer: The People's Liberation Army (PLA)
Overview
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) serves the Communist Party of China. Established in 1927, it carried that party to victory in the country's civil war, which concluded with the 1949 founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). Since 1978, PRC leade more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Estimates of the Cost of Federal Credit Programs in 2027'
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "Estimates of the Cost of Federal Credit Programs in 2027."
Here are excerpts:
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The federal government supports some private activities by offering credit assistance to individuals and businesses. That assistance is provided through direct loans and guarantees of loans made by private financial institutions. In this report, the Congressional Budget Office estimates the lifetime costs of more
Military Service Records, Awards & Unit Histories - A Guide to Locating Sources Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS21282) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Military Service Records, Awards and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources" by research librarian Travis A. Ferrell.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
This guide provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides information on locating and r more
Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks - A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13257) by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti.
Here are excerpts:
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The Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks: A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A climate tipping point generally refers to a "critical threshold" in an Earth system that when crossed can cause the system to shift into a new state. Scientists con more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs:
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SUMMARY
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Exten more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Legislative Proposals in the 119th Congress
This section provides summary information on legislation introduced as of July 13, 2026, in the 119th Congress that would amend UI programs and benefits.
UI Integrity Proposals
Program integrity issues, such a more
Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs - FY2026 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48624) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs: FY2026 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activit more
Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Programs - FY2026 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48624) on July 15, 2026, entitled "Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs - FY2026 Budget and Appropriations:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Foreign Operations Funding
Title II: U.S. Agency for International Development
Title II traditionally has provided funding for USAID's administrative accounts, including the Operating Expenses (OE), Capital Investment Fund, more
Legal Authority for Section 301 Tariffs to Address Forced Labor & Excess Manufacturing Capacity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. LSB11460) by legislative attorney Christopher T. Zirpoli:
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Legal Authority for Section 301 Tariffs to Address Forced Labor and Excess Manufacturing Capacity
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. Sec. 2411-2420, collectively referred to as "Section 301") authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to impose tariffs on U.S. imports in response to conduct by foreign more
Libya & U.S. Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11556) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Libya and U.S. Policy
Fifteen years after a 2011 uprising and U.S.-backed military intervention that toppled longtime authoritarian leader Muammar al Qadhafi, Libya has yet to make a transition to stable governing arrangements. Elections and diplomacy have produced a series of interi more
National Level Exercises: History, Authorities & Congressional Considerations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11879) by section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra.
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National Level Exercises: History, Authorities, and Congressional Considerations
Every two years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts a National Level Exercise (NLE) to evaluate the nation's progress toward preparedness for catastrophic events. These exercises have multiple components, and culmina more
Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities - Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Member more
Senior Executive Service Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11743) by government organization and management specialists Taylor N. Riccard and Maeve P. Carey.
Here are excerpts:
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The Senior Executive Service: An Overview
The Senior Executive Service (SES) was established by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (CSRA; P.L. 95-454) to provide a centralized government-wide cadre of high-level managers within federal agencies. Prior t more
Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System/Soldier Borne Mission Command Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13022) by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS)/Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC)
Between 2018 and 2025, the U.S. Army developed several versions of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) as part of an effort to improve the combat effectiveness and training more
Artificial Intelligence in Workforce Development Programs at the Department of Labor Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12715) by labor policy specialist Benjamin Collins:
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Workforce Development Programs at the Department of Labor
Congress has authorized a group of workforce development programs administered by the Department of Labor (DOL). These programs support activities like job training and career services that aim to improve participants' employment out more
Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling
For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing more
Lebanon Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11617) by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas and Jim Zanotti.
Here are excerpts:
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Lebanon
Renewed war between Israel and the Iran-backed Shia Islamist group Lebanese Hezbollah (a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization, or FTO) in 2026 has significantly impacted Lebanon's society and its U.S.-supported government. While Hezbollah has suffered major l more
Standards of Proof in Federal Criminal Law Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13272) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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Standards of Proof in Federal Criminal Law
The Supreme Court has recognized that governmental interference with individual liberty must be supported by sufficient justification for that interference. Generally, as the severity of governmental intrusion lessens, so too does the quantum of proof needed to support that intrusion. more
Supreme Court Bars Prisoner's Religious Liberty Suit Against Prison Officials Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11458) by legislative attorneys Madeline W. Donley and April J. Anderson:
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Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety: Supreme Court Bars Prisoner's Religious Liberty Suit Against Prison Officials
In Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public Safety, the Supreme Court ruled that individuals cannot be sued "in their private capacitie more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Animal Partisan Urges FAA to Reject Airspace Restrictions for Food and Agriculture Sector
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 26, 2026
Submitted electronically at https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/FAA-2026-4558-0001
Docket Operations
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Room W58-213
West Building 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20590-0001
RE: Opposition to docket number FAA-2026-4558
Dear Administrator,
We more
B&T USA Urges ATF to Finalize Dual Use Firearms Rule With Proposed Modifications
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
B&T USA, LLC
15897 S Axia Drive, Suite 400
Herriman, Utah 84065
July 25, 2026
Submitted via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 more
Center for Biological Diversity Opposes EPA Approval of Topramezone for Genetically Modified Cotton Over Endangered Species Risks and Incomplete Consultation
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 22nd, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticide Programs
Docket Center
Topramezone: New Use on Herbicide Resistant Cotton
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via Regulations.gov Docket Only Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-3291
Re: Proposed Approval of New Use more
Former Sen. Dodd Opposes CFTC Proposal to Allow Gambling on Derivatives Exchanges
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Senator Christopher J. Dodd
+1 202.942.6808
Chris.Dodd@arnoldporter.com
July 26, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick
Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street NW,
Washington, DC 20581
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule Regarding Pred more
International Tennis Integrity Agency Urges Strengthened Safeguards in Regulation of Sports Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Christopher Kirkpatrick 22 July 2026
Secretary
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre
1155 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20581
United States of America
Re: Prediction Markets; Public Interest Determinations (RIN 3038-AF65)
Dear Secretary Kirkpatrick
1. Introduction
more
North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries Calls for Urgent Regulatory Clarification on Prediction Markets to Protect Gambling Integrity and Consumer Safety
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
NASPL Statement on Prediction Markets - July 2026
For more than a century, public policy and laws have defined and provided for the regulation of gambling, consumer protection, and generation of public revenues.
Now, advancing technology has given rise to an attempt to create a new type of gambling and conceal its true id more
Ore. Conservation Groups Urge BLM to Strengthen Financial Assurance and Orphan Well Safeguards
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Oil and Gas Leasing; Proposed Rule 43 CFR Parts 3000, 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130,
3140, 3150, 3160, and 3180 Federal Register Document No. 2026-12734 Comment
Attention: Paperwork Reduction Act Comments (RIN 1004-AF05).
Deadline: August 24, 2026
Umpqua Watersheds, Umpqua Natural Leadership Science Hub, and South Umpqua R more
Rural King Seeks Clarifications and Implementation Support for Proposed Revisions to ATF Form 4473 Firearms Transaction Record
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 24, 2026
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Contracts and Forms Office
99 New York Ave. N.E.
Washington, DC 20226
Re: Proposed Revisions to ATF Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record; OMB Control No. 1140-0020; ATF Form 5300.9
Dear Sir or Madam:
Rural King respectfully submits the following comm more
Stop Predatory Gambling Urges CFTC to Strengthen Consumer Protections Against Harmful Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 25, 2026
Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW
Washington, DC 20581
RE: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, "Prediction Markets;
Public Interest Determinations," RIN 3038-AF65, 91 FR 35806 (June 12,
2026)
more
Tianeptine Products Co-Author Shade Urges DEA to Reject Schedule One Classification for Tianeptine
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: Docket No. DEA1596
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Tianeptine in Schedule I
91 Fed. Reg. 42150
Administrator Cole:
My name is Soren Shade. I am a co-author of the 2025 systematic review, "Systematic Review of Clinical Case Reports Involving Tianeptine Products: 'Gas Station Heroin' Hype or Fact?," p more
Tipoffs: Iran
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discussIran's failed attack on U.S. military forces, the impending American response, the Republican agenda ahead of the 2026 Midterms, and the importance of passing the SAVE America Act.
Key Excerpts on Iran strikes:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "It's the combination more
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax to discuss Iran's failed attack on U.S. military forces, the impending American response, Middle East diplomacy, the debate over birthright citizenship, and his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026.
Key Excerpts on Iran strikes:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "You go more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Ukrainian Ideas of Victory Diversify and Expand as Russia's War Drags On
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by David Traugott, office manager and program associate for Eurasian Studies, in the foundation's Jamestown Perspectives:
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Ukrainian Ideas of Victory Diversify and Expand as Russia's War Drags On
Executive Summary:
* Years of loss and military deadlock have broadened Ukrainians' understanding of victory beyond the original goal of a military success that restores Ukraine's legal 1991 borders more
Sanders, Grassley Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Sanders, Grassley Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending
The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit last year, unable to fully account for $4.65 trillion in assets
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Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today reintroduced the Audit the Pentagon Act. This legislation would impose financial consequences if the Pentagon f more
Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Nominations Hearing for Key Foreign Affairs Positions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Nominations Hearing for Key Foreign Affairs Positions
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks during a committee hearing on the nominations of Sarah Rogers to be the CEO of the U.S. Agency fo more
Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN to Advance Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on July 30, 2026:
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Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN to Advance Iran War Powers Resolution
Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's (D-N.Y.) Iran War Powers Resolution. The resolution was not agreed to 49-50.
"For the eleventh time, Republicans have voted against the will of the American people.
"This war needs to end, but Republic more
Senator Coons, Colleagues Launch Investigation Into Trump Administration's Campaign to Kill Offshore Wind Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Senator Coons, colleagues launch investigation into Trump administration's campaign to kill offshore wind projects
"Administration's actions will kill more than 30,000 jobs and raise energy costs"
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U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Angus King (I-Maine), and Martin Heinrich (D-M.N.) launched an investi more
Senator Warren Statement on June 2026 PCE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 30, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on June 2026 PCE
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement:
"Inflation is much higher today than it was when Donald Trump took office in January 2025. Today's dat more
University of Michigan: Consumer Confidence Rises for Second Straight Month; Views Remain Downbeat Amid High Prices
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Consumer confidence rises for second straight month; views remain downbeat amid high prices
Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-July reading, landing almost 12% above June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Broad-based improvements were seen across all groups by income, education, wealth and political party. Despite recent gains, sentiment is 11% below a year ago, reflect more
'People are Pawns in the Game of Politics' - City St George's Student on Graduating First in Class Despite Home Country Being Involved in a War
LONDON, England, July 31 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news:
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"People are pawns in the game of politics" - City St George's student on graduating first in class despite home country being involved in a war
Law school student shares the experience of completing her studies while her family was stuck in Iran
By Devangi Sharma, (Communications Officer)
A student speaker at this month's graduation ceremony from graduate entry LLB programme, Gisoo Akhavan Foum more
Alabama Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was na more
Alaska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was nam more
Arizona Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was na more
Arkansas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
As war on Iran drives monster Q2 profits for Big Oil, communities struggle with extreme weather and soaring costs
LONDON, England, July 31 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release:
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As war on Iran drives monster Q2 profits for Big Oil, communities struggle with extreme weather and soaring costs
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Amsterdam, Netherlands - Chevron and ExxonMobil today reported combined profits of more than US$26 billion for the second quarter, closing another bumper earnings season for the world's largest oil and gas corporations more
Baldwin, Colleagues Launch Investigation into Port Shuaiba Attack that Left Six Servicemembers Dead, Dozens Injured
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Colleagues Launch Investigation into Port Shuaiba Attack that Left Six Servicemembers Dead, Dozens Injured
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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in opening a new investigation into reports that the Department of Defense (DoD) failed to provide adequate medical care to servicemembers injured in a March drone strike on a U.S. military post at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait. The more
California Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was more
Colorado Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
Congressional Budget Office: 'Projected Composition of the U.S. Military's Fleet of Fighter Aircraft Through 2040'
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "Projected Composition of the U.S. Military's Fleet of Fighter Aircraft Through 2040."
Here are excerpts:
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At a Glance
In 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) operated about 3,300 fighter aircraft. In this report, the Congressional Budget Office projects how the size and composition of DoD's various fleets of fighter aircraft will change through 2040. CBO's projection is based on the e more
Connecticut Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Connecticut members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he wa more
Crow, Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Troop Casualties
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release:
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Crow, Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Troop Casualties
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AURORA -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, along with 14 other Democratic veteran Members of Congress, are demanding the Trump administration release accurate information regarding all troop deaths a more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Far-Right Breakthrough? Germany's AfD on the Brink of State-Level Governance
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on July 30, 2026, involving former Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program team members Donatienne Ruy and Emma Buelte:
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A Far-Right Breakthrough? Germany's AfD on the Brink of State-Level Governance
In September, Saxony-Anhalt, one of Germany's 16 states, might witness a first for the country since World War II: A far-right party could win the absolute majority of seats in a more
Delaware Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Delaware members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
District of Columbia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how District of Columbia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 w more
Florida Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Florida members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was na more
Georgia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Georgia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was na more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Investigate Reports That DoD Failed To Provide Sufficient Care For Service Members Injured In Iran Strike
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Investigate Reports That DoD Failed To Provide Sufficient Care For Service Members Injured In Iran Strike
Survivors of Iranian Attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait Say Pentagon Ignored Requests for Advanced Medical Aid, Failed to Provide Protection from Strikes, Misclassified Injuries
"[S]oldiers Wounded in the Attack Concluded 'the Military's Medical System Failed Them.'"
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Hawaii Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Hawaii members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was nam more
How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("I Don't Get Paid Very Much" Edition)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 31 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("I Don't Get Paid Very Much" Edition)
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Las Vegas Review-Journal: Nevada is one of the worst states to move to, study says
Fox 5: Nevada gas prices continue to climb
Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind.
Whil more
Idaho Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Idaho members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was name more
Illinois Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Illinois members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
Indiana Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Indiana members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was na more
Iowa Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Iowa members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named more
Kansas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Kansas members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was nam more
Kentucky Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Kentucky members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
Kuwait's citizenship law overhaul amid mass revocations and growing human rights concerns
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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Kuwait's citizenship law overhaul amid mass revocations and growing human rights concerns
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In late February 2026, the government of Kuwait approved a draft decree amending the country's nationality law, reinforcing its stated sovereign authority over citizenship matters. In fact, on February 17, the Cabinet - chaired by Prime Minister Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmed A more
Louisiana Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Louisiana members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was more
Lujan Introduces Bill to Ban DOJ Immunity for Presidents
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Introduces Bill to Ban DOJ Immunity for Presidents
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Lujan Legislation to Protect DOJ Independence Comes as Trump's Personal Defense Attorney Todd Blanche is Considered to be Next Attorney General
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the No Trump Immunity Act, legislation to prohibit the Department of Justice (DOJ) from granting immunity to the Presiden more
Maine Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Maine members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was name more
Maryland Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Maryland members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
Massachusetts Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Massachusetts members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he more
Michigan Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Michigan members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
Minnesota Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Minnesota members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was more
Mississippi Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Mississippi members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he wa more
Missouri Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Missouri members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
Montana Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Montana members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was na more
Nebraska Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Nebraska members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
Nevada Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Nevada members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was nam more
New Hampshire Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how New Hampshire members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he more
New Jersey Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how New Jersey members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was more
New Mexico Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how New Mexico members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was more
New York Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how New York members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
North Carolina Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he more
North Dakota Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how North Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he w more
Ohio Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Ohio members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named more
Oklahoma Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Oklahoma members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
One Year Since Launching, Michael Whatley's Candidacy Defined by Lies, Self-Enrichment & Spiking Costs For Families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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One Year Since Launching, Michael Whatley's Candidacy Defined by Lies, Self-Enrichment & Spiking Costs For Families
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One year since DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley announced his run for Senate, North Carolina families have seen all they need to: Whatley is a lying, self-enriching, out-of-touch DC insider who backs policies that are sending prices skyrocketing.
Whatley i more
Oregon Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Oregon members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was nam more
Pennsylvania Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Pennsylvania members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he w more
Ranking Member Khanna Warns Renewed Iran War Weakens U.S. National Security, Strengthens China
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Ranking Member Khanna Warns Renewed Iran War Weakens U.S. National Security, Strengthens China
Ranking Member Ro Khanna (CA-17) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party today sent a lett more
Refunds for Thee, Not for Me: CEOs Reveal How Businesses Are Cashing Refund Checks for Tariffs Paid by Consumers
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Refunds for Thee, Not for Me: CEOs Reveal How Businesses Are Cashing Refund Checks for Tariffs Paid by Consumers
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Consumers paid Trump's tariff costs, but the $166 billion in court-ordered refunds is padding corporate profits as the Iran war drives up the cost of everyday essentials
2026 has been defined by the economic whiplash of Tru more
Rep. Ronny Jackson Co-Leads Legislation Targeting Iranian Proxy, Polisario Front
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ronny Jackson Co-Leads Legislation Targeting Iranian Proxy, Polisario Front
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WASHINGTON -Today, Representatives Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act. The legislation would strengthen U.S. national security and protect American interests by directing the Secretary of State to designate the Polisario Front as a Foreign Terroris more
Rhode Island Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Rhode Island members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he w more
Sen. Banks Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Calling for Immediate Action to Protect American Elections
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following floor remarks on July 29, 2026:
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Banks Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Calling for Immediate Action to Protect American Elections
Today, Senator Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for immediate action to secure America's elections. He warned that foreign adversaries, particularly Communist China, are actively working to interfere with America's elections and urged Congress to pass the SA more
Sen. Thune Joins The Hugh Hewitt Show
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Thune Joins The Hugh Hewitt Show
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Hugh Hewitt Show.
On the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act:
"[T]here's a huge ... desire to do this for Lindsey and as a tribute to him, but also because it's the right thing to do for the country ... we've really got a chance to do something that more
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/24/2026-7/31/2026
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/24/2026-7/31/2026
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Combatting Russia's Murderous Invasion of Ukraine
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U. S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with U.S. Senators Darline Graham (R-SC), Katie Britt (R-AL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Jim Risch (R-ID) announced a bipartisan agreement on legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil an more
South Carolina Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how South Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he more
South Dakota Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how South Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he w more
Tennessee Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Tennessee members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was more
Texas Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Texas members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was name more
UNICEF Issues Statement as Child Casualties in Iran Reportedly Exceed 2,500 Amid Ongoing War
NEW YORK, July 31 -- UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) issued the following statement by Abdul Fofana, acting Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, as child casualties in Iran reportedly exceed 2,500 amid ongoing war:
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AMMAN - "As war reverberates in Iran and neighboring countries, children continue to be killed and maimed in the places where they should be safest - their homes, schools and communities.
"Yesterday, in Qeshm Island, off the southern coast of Iran, more
Utah Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Utah members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named more
Vermont Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Vermont members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was na more
Virginia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was n more
Washington Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Washington members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was more
West Virginia Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how West Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he more
Wisconsin Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Wisconsin members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was more
Wyoming Congressional Votes for the Week ending 2026-07-31
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Wyoming members of Congress voted over the previous week.
There were no key votes in the House this week.
SENATE VOTES:
Senate Vote 1:
INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was na more
NV Dems Chair Statement on Joe Lombardo's "Commanding Officer" Coming to Town
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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NV Dems Chair Statement on Joe Lombardo's "Commanding Officer" Coming to Town
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Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump traveling to Nevada next week:
"Joe Lombardo's 'commanding officer' Donald Trump is coming to town next week while Nevadans are getting crushed by sky-high grocery, utility, housing, and health car more
Rep. Houlahan Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Ryan to Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Houlahan Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Ryan to Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Military Personnel Subcommittee, was one of 11 members of Congress to join U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Ser more
Warren, Ryan, Lawmakers Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Ryan, Lawmakers Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike
Survivors of Iranian attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait say Pentagon ignored requests for advanced medical aid, failed to provide protection from strikes, misclassified injuries
"[S]oldiers wounded in the attack concluded 'the military's medical system failed t more
