WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Submits Public Comments Supporting the Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to End Race- and Sex-Based Discrimination in Federal Contracting * Today, America First Legal (AFL) submitted public comments to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) in support of the proposed rule " Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Imple more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Is the United States Headed Toward a Civil War? By Benjamin Jensen and Joseph K. Young The answer is no. These Critical Questions use core findings from the academic literature on civil wars and political violence to situate recent tragic events and fundamentally challenge the notion that the United States is on the verge of an internal conflict. The risks of an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the proposed rescission of regulations associated with Executive Order 11246, which ensures equal employment opportunity for federal contractors. The organization, established in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, argues that the proposed rule undermines essential civil rights protections for millions of workers employed by federal c more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS20643) on Aug. 1, 2025, entitled "Navy Ford (CVN-78) Class Aircraft Carrier Program: Background and Issues for Congress" by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction This report provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN) aircraft carrier program more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 15 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Announces 2025 Alumni Award Winners (Full Bios) * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) announces the recipients of its 2025 Alumni Awards, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and achievement. An additional award was given to two non-alumni who have gone above and beyond in service to the c more PR