WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * 16 Years on the Front Lines Defending Persecuted Christians in Pakistan By Shaheryar Gill For the last 16 years, our on-the-ground legal team has been on the front lines in Pakistan providing legal defense for our Christian brothers and sisters who face discrimination, violence, and imprisonment for one reason: their faith. We fight cases where justice is denied and persecution is routine. Much o more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Jan. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * 2025 Congressional Fellows reflect on their terms * Each year, the American Nuclear Society awards the Glenn T. Seaborg Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship to two members. Those recipients then spend a year in Washington, D.C., contributing to the federal policymaking process by working in either a U.S. senator's or representative's personal office or with a cong more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Responds to Governor Hochul's State of the State * ALBANY, NY -Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released the following statement following Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. AFP North East Region Director Ross Connolly said: "From sky-high taxes and energy costs to the ongoing housing crisis and out-of-control spending from Albany, Governor Ho more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Urges Lawmakers to Hold the Line on TABOR as Legislative Session Begins * Jan 14, 2026 by AFP DENVER, CO - As the Colorado General Assembly convenes for the 2026 legislative session, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) is calling on lawmakers to respect the will of Colorado taxpayers and hold the line on the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, one of the most strongl more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Montana Releases 2025 Legislative Scorecard * Jan 14, 2026 by AFP HELENA, MT - Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) today released its 2025 legislative scorecard, holding members of the State Legislature accountable for how they voted on the most important policy issues facing the state. The scorecard is a resource for activists, media, and Montanans across  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MS Applauds the Passage of the Educational Freedom Program Act Out of the House Education Committee * Jan 14, 2026 by AFP Jackson, Mississippi - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Mississippi (AFP-MS) applauds the House Education Committee for passing the Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026 out of Committee. The legislation will expand school choice for families i more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Endorses Craig Riedel for Ohio Senate District 1 * Jan 14, 2026 by AFP COLUMBUS, OH -Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) announced its endorsement of former State Representative Craig Riedel for Ohio Senate District 1, continuing its commitment to supporting strong legislative leadership in 2026. Tim Ross, Deputy State Director and Political Director more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-VA Salutes Gov. Youngkin's Leadership After His Final State of the Commonwealth Address * RICHMOND, VA- Americans for Prosperity Virginia (AFP-VA) applauded Governor Youngkin and his leadership after the Governor's final State of the Commonwealth Address tonight. Tim Parrish, AFP-VA State Director, released the following statement: "Governor Youngkin has left Virgi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 14 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies New Grassroots Leaders Also Elected * Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 107th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization's work in 2026. Key topics ranged from labor to animal health to risk management. For the fourth year, delegates were polled during the voting ses more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Empower, Blackstone to Partner on Private Markets Investments By Paul Mulholland Major retirement services provider Empower on Jan. 14 announced that it is partnering with Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager. This comes the day after the Department of Labor (DOL) submitted a proposal to the White House's Office of Information and  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Proposed Rule on Alternative Investments Sent to White House By Ted Godbout The Department of Labor on Jan. 13 submitted to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs a proposed rule that would clarify its position on alternative assets and the appropriate fiduciary process. The proposal comes after President Trump issued an executiv more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * AP: DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Says "Focusing on Everyday Concerns is Key for Democrats Vying for Governorships" * New reporting from the AP highlights how DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear sees Democratic gubernatorial candidates building on their historic success in 2025 by focusing on "offering solutions for Americans feeling stressed by high costs for housing, health care and other essent more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * ATA PUBLISHES UPDATED POLICY PRINCIPLES ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, SUPPORTING THE PROMISE OF AI AS A POWERFUL TOOL IN HEALTHCARE The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) today published new Policy Principles on Artificial Intelligence (AI), putting forward a clear, balanced framework for the safe, ethical, and scalable deployment of AI in healthcare. The ATA is t more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and NYPD Commissioner Tisch Announce Indictment of Florida Man for Illegally Shipping Firearms and Ghost Guns to New York * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch today announced a 71-count indictment charging Lawrence Destefano, of Orlando, Florida with shipping firearms, ghost g more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces 2026 Class of Charles F.C. Ruff Fellows * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that 19 recent graduates of local law schools have joined the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) as Charles F.C. Ruff Fellows. OAG established the year-long fellowship in 2012 to promote public interest legal work and give recent law school gradu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems receives $184 million full-rate production contract, expanding Amphibious Combat Vehicles program BAE Systems received a $184 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for the production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs), a portion of the previously awarded full-rate production (FRP) Lot 5/6 contract. This latest award, designated as FRP 6A, brings the total number of ACV-30s o more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Buckingham Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms Offense and Possession with Intent to Distribute 1.5 Pounds of Methamphetamine Jerry Dean Robertson Faces Mandatory 10 Years in Federal Prison * CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - A Buckingham County man, who was unlawfully found in possession of a firearm after being previously convicted of a felony, pled g more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * CFA Institute Reports Results for CFA Program Level I Testing in November 2025 CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that of the 26,752 candidates worldwide who sat for the Level I CFA Program exam in November 2025, 43 percent have passed. All candidates will be notified of their results today. C more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * Champions for Education to Receive AASA Humanitarian Award * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org Public education leaders to be recognized at AASA's 2026 National Conference on Education. Alexandria, Va. (January 14, 2026) - AASA, The School Superintendents Association, is pleased to announce  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is expanding neonatal care with new NICU in the Children's Tower * By Kate Marino A $28 million, 20-bed neonatal intensive care unit in the Children's Tower brings Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU 's total number of N more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College Launches Free Online Course on Proving God's Existence * Christendom College has launched a new, seven-part course titled "Proving God's Existence: Discovering the Divine Through Reason" on its free online learning platform. Taught by Christendom College philosophy professor Dr. Mark Wunsch, the course draws upon the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas to demonstrate not only that God exist more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore and Santikos Entertainment Announce Five-Year Circuit Wide Commitment to Cinema ACE and Enterprise Web Solutions * RESTON, VA -January 14, 2026 - Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, today announced a five-year agreement with Santikos  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Champions $116 Million in New FEMA Funding for Western North Carolina, Including $17.6 Million for Rutherford County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) today applauded the announcement by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of over $116 million in additional FEMA funding to support disaster recovery efforts across Western North Carolina, including a majo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Costs Rise At Fastest Rate Since January 2023 In November, Outpacing Increases In Contractors' Bid Prices For New Buildings * Association Survey Finds Majority of Contractors Lists Materials Costs as a Major Concern for 2026; Most Firms Report Tariffs Have Caused Them to Raise Bid Prices, Pass on Costs, Accelerate Purchases The producer pri more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Ways And Means Committee Members Seek Clarity From IRS On "Bags Of Cash" Tax Treatment Under Republican Tax Law * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), and Brad Schneider (D-IL), all of whom serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means, yesterday wrote to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting clarity on IRS guidance for more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Murphy Call On Appropriations Leadership To Protect Funding For Amtrak & Rail Projects In Illinois * January 14, 2026 In their letter, the Senators made clear that federal investment is critical in improving and expanding passenger rail services in Illinois WASHINGTON-U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Senato more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Welcomes U.S. Appeals Court Decision Affirming Award in Trade Secrets Case vs. TCS * Ruling reinforces DXC's commitment to responsible innovation, ethical conduct, and the protection of intellectual property *** Original text here: https://dxc.com/newsroom/01142026-dxc-welcomes-us-appeals-court-decision-affirming-award-i more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release: * * * Empower Oversight Presses Minnesota State Agency for Records on Child Care Assistance Program Amid Fraud Concerns Washington, D.C. -- Empower Oversight has requested from the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) records related to the oversight and admin more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Fentanyl, Heroin, & PCP Trafficker Sentenced to 13 1/2 Years for Role in Massive Regional Narcotics Enterprise * WASHINGTON - Wayne Glymph, 59, of Port Tobacco, Maryland, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 13 1/2 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization that imported and distributed large quantities of high-purity fentanyl, her more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad, Vindman Introduce Scam Defense Strategy Act to Protect Americans Against Foreign Digital Scams * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, joined Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) in introducing the Scam Defense Strategy Act, bipartisan legislation which would strengthen Departm more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Foxx Applauds DHS Disaster Funding for Western North Carolina * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced nearly $40 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants for counties across the 5 th District that were devastated by Hurricane Helene: "For over a year, I've advocated relentlessly for w more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * New fund to support University's retention efforts A new fund established by Julie Pierson Doyle, chair of the University of Lynchburg Board of Trustees, will help undergraduate students who are facing financial hardships stay in school. As described in an agreement dated Nov. 18, 2025, the Fox Student Retention Fund was started with a $20,000 gift from Doyle, which was received by the University in more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Planning Grant for the Eastern Shore Hub Opportunity Assessment * The Assessment will explore broadening the scope of an existing facility to build upon aquaculture, agritourism, and agriculture on the Eastern Shore. RICHMOND, VA -Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a multijurisdictional award of a Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Deve more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Major Accomplishments in Strengthening Oversight of Virginia's Nursing Homes * Delivering stronger protections, greater transparency, and improved accountability for nursing home residents statewide Governor Glenn Youngkin alongside state leaders at nursing home oversight improvement celebration on January 13, 2026. Official Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde,  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Delivers the State of the Commonwealth Address * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today delivered the 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address. The State of the Commonwealth As Prepared for Delivery Mister Speaker, Lieutenant Governor Earle-Sears, Madame President, Attorney General Miyares, Members of the General Assembly, Chief Justice of the Supreme Co more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Expands Flagship Brand in Bangkok with Opening of Hilton Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Golf Resort & Spa Offering Hilton's signature hospitality just minutes from Thailand's main international gateway, the brand's first golf resort in South East Asia features energizing spaces, destination dining, and versatile venues designed for milestone moments and iconic events * BANGKOK, Thailand - Hilton (NY more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- Liberty University issued the following news release: * * * Historic $1 million gift honors alumna, establishes Liberty's first endowed chair Liberty Theological Seminary in the Liberty University John W. Rawlings School of Divinity will soon be home to the university's first-ever endowed chair position, made possible through a generous $1 million gift from the estate of Dr. Steven Johnson of Mankato, Minn. The gift establishes a permanent, full-time faculty p more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Remarks at Rules Committee Hearing in Support of Amendment Regarding the FBI Headquarters * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered remarks at a U.S. House Committee on Rules hearing in support of an amendment to the FY 2026 FSGG Appropriations bill that would en more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Show Us the Plan to Keep Our People Secure * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of his amendment to the FY 2026 FSGG Appropriations bill that would ensure the General Services Administration (GSA), in conjunction with t more PR

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU receives national recognition for community engagement James Madison University has been recognized by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching with the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification. The designation affirms JMU's commitment to sustainable, reciprocal community engagement by collaborating with local, regional, national more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE Arizona Urges State Lawmakers to Prioritize Housing and Energy Reforms at Start of Legislative Session * Largest Center-Right Arizona Latino Group Also Calls for Greater Government Transparency in Spending and Growth (Phoenix, Arizona) - The LIBRE Initiative, Arizona's largest center-right Latino group, issued the following statement at the start of Arizona's Legislature more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Here is what GA's Gen. Assembly Should Prioritize: Lower Taxes, Less Red Tape, More Jobs * LIBRE Highlights 2026 Priorities for Georgia General Assembly Atlanta, GA -This week marked the beginning of Georgia's 2026 Legislative Session, and LIBRE Georgia is ready to get to work advocating for policies that expand opportunity, lower costs, and empower Hispanic and Latino familie more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Jan. 15 (TNSrep) -- Mars Veterinary Health, a part of Mars, issued the following news release: * * * Mars Veterinary Health publishes 2025 Science Impact Report highlighting global advances in pet health One of the world's leading contributors of veterinary research details how its data-driven insights and global scientific advancements are shaping the future of veterinary medicine * NEW YORK, NY (January 14, 2026) -- Today, Mars Veterinary Health published its 2025 Scienc more PR

LANHAM, Maryland, Jan. 15 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Division of Neighborhood Revitalization Leadership Transition Division of Neighborhood Revitalization Assistant Secretary Carol Gilbert to retire from DHCD; Kari Snyder named new Assistant Secretary * Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day tod more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Mental Health Caucus Co-Chairs Beyer, Salinas Denounce Trump Administration's Cancellation of Mental Health and Addiction Grants * Co-Chairs of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-OR) today issued the following statement after the Trump Administration terminated more than 2,000 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Military hospitals and clinics recognized with 5-star Care Transitions ratings * Fifteen Defense Health Agency facilities earned top marks from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for how well they prepare patients to leave the hospital, according to an analysis by Becker's Hospital Review. The report identified 15 military hospitals and clinics that received a five-star rating for "Care  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum issued the following news release: * * * National Air and Space Museum Announces Robert Rauschenberg Exhibition Will Open in July 2026 "The Ascent of Rauschenberg" To Open During the Rauschenberg Centennial Celebration * The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum will open its newly renovated Flight and the Arts Center July 1. The gallery, which is part of the museum's multi-year transformation, will open  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Issues 2026 Supervisory Priorities Letter to Credit Unions * Alexandria, VA (January 14, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today announced its 2026 Supervisory Priorities, which continue the agency's policy of "No Regulation by Enforcement," while prioritizing safety and soundness. This policy underscores NCUA's commitment to providing clarity and tra more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Newsweek ranks Sentara among Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community * Newsweek has ranked Sentara Health on their 2026 list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community. More than fifty Virginia companies were listed, five of which were healthcare organizations. The ranking draws on an extensive survey of more than 179,000 employees, 2.7 million c more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 15 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * Emergency Department Best Practices: Improving Flow, Wait Times, and Outcomes Every year, more than 140 million people visit emergency departments (EDs) in the US. Yet for many patients, the experience feels stressful with long waits, limited communication, and uncertainty about when they'll be seen. Only 40% of patients are seen within 15 minutes of arrival to an ED more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release: * * * Pain Clinic Owner Sentenced, L5 Medical Holdings to Pay Nearly $5 Million in Restitution Operation Mountain Highlands Nets Greg Barnes 45 Months in Federal Prison * John Gregory "Greg" Barnes--a former mortgage broker who, seeking a "recession proof" business model, purchased pain clinics throughout the Western District of Virginia (including in Lynchbur more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Public Health Watch Newsletter: RFK Jr. Busy Doing Anything But Addressing Measles Outbreak Welcome to Public Health Watch, a weekly newsletter from Protect Our Care tracking harmful activity as part of Donald Trump and RFK Jr.'s sweeping assault on public health. Trump health secretary RFK Jr. is certainly keeping himself occupied-- just not with addressing the raging public health crisis before him. Instead, he'd rath more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Delivers Opening Statement on the Importance of Congress Putting Guardrails on Artificial Intelligence Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following remarks at today's full committee hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America." "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces the American Dream Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05) introduced the American Dream Act. This bill will allow individuals 65 years-of-age or older to sell any real property, including rental and vacation homes, with the sales price of $500,000 or less to a first-time homebuyer without the sale being subject to capital gains. "I am  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly introduces articles of impeachment against Secretary Noem * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) formally introduced articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. So far, 70 Members of Congress have cosponsored Rep. Kelly's impeachment resolution. "Secretary Noem has brought her reign of terror to Chicago, LA, Minneapolis, and communities from nor more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Seeks Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Noem Following ICE Killing Unarmed Mother * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) has joined 70 Members of Congress in formally introducing articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. "I've been hearing from many neighbors who are horrified by recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Moves to Rein in Trump's Reckless Foreign Policy, Admin Officials' Corruption * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) introduced a slew of amendments to two government funding bills that would rein in President Trump's reckless foreign policy initiatives and prevent funds from being used to enrich the President, his family, and cabinet members. The Rep more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Rep. Robin Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, D.C.- JANUARY 14, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and 69 of their colleagues in formally introducing articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. "Right now, t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Celebrates U.S. Navy's Announcement Honoring Dirk Kempthorne USS Idaho Engine Room to be Named after former Governor of Idaho * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today announced that the U.S. Navy will give the rare honor of naming a room aboard the USS Idaho (SSN 799) after former Idaho Governor and Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne. Senator Risch spoke with USS Idaho Com more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Robeson County, N.C, warned to stop landfill's PFAS pollution of drinking water system for 66,000 people, or face lawsuit On behalf of Winyah Rivers Alliance and St. Paul's Community Association for Progress, the Southern Environmental Law Center today warned Robeson County that if the county does not stop polluting public drinking water with toxic PFAS fr more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Sacramento St. Hope Educators Ask Federal Labor Board to Hold Vote to Eject SCTA Union Officials * Majority of St. Hope teachers support union decertification vote, petition submitted to National Labor Relations Board Sacramento, CA (January 14, 2026) - A majority of educators for charter school operator St. HOPE Public Schools are requesting a vote to end Sacrame more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Announces Additional $116 Million for North Carolina * Funds go towards disaster recovery and prevention of future damage, adding to the $1 billion already awarded to the state WASHINGTON - The United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced today more than $116 million in federal funding to support the state of North Carolina's recovery from Tropical S more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Health Plans expands Public School Liaison program across Virginia * A successful year-long pilot in eastern Virginia has led Sentara Health Plans to expand its Public School Liaison program into all eight public school regions across the Commonwealth. Sentara's Behavioral Health department will assign two liaisons to each region. Their job is to learn the healthcare needs of s more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Challenging New York City's 'Unreviewable' Code Fines Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear a New York City man's lawsuit challenging the city's scheme of issuing "unreviewable" fines to enforce the city's building code. Serafim Katergaris and his attorneys from the Institute for Justice (IJ) filed the case in August 2022 more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Jan. 15 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * TEDCO Announces Selections for the BRIDGE Program CDFI RFP The three vendors will deliver financial consultations for businesses in the program * TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announced the selection of three vendors for the recent Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Technical Assistance program Request for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON BACKS IMPEACHMENT OF KRISTI NOEM: "SECRETARY NOEM ISN'T JUST INCOMPETENT -- SHE'S VIOLATING THE LAW" * Washington, D.C - Following the death of Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) has joined Rep. Robin Kelly and 68 other Democratic colleagues to introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. "Like so ma more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TLC'S '90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE' RETURNS WITH SECOND CHANCES, SHOCKING SECRETS, AND NEW ROMANCES * Check Out Photos HERE & Watch the Trailer HERE (Los Angeles) - Fan-favorite cast from 90 Day Fiance returns in search of love once again, as they try to leave their past baggage behind. The new season of 90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE follows singles on their j more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Trump administration proposes to cut ability of states, tribes, and local communities to protect clean water, SELC says WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Southern Environmental Law Center today warned against a proposed rule by the Trump administration regarding section 401 of the Clean Water Act that cuts states, tribes, and local communities' abili more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum Co-Sponsors Articles of Impeachment Against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday afternoon, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) became an original co-sponsor of Congresswoman Robin Kelly's (D, IL-02) articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. This announcement follows Congresswoman McCol more PR

IRVINE, California, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * UC Irvine scientists discover how fast the world's deltas are sinking The work reveals which human-driven activities are the main drivers * The sinking is placing more than 236 million people at increased flooding risk in the near future. * The findings could help communities residing in deltas better prioritize immediate local interventions alongside climate adaptatio more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Jan. 15 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Polymer Scientist Professor Earns $60,000 Award for Sustainable Materials Research By David Tisdale Dr. Zhe Qiang, an associate professor in the School of Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi, has earned a $60,000 Scialog Fellowship award to develop more sustainable multilayer film materials. Qiang is partnering with a research group led by Dr. Jo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU receives national recognition for community engagement * By Brian McNeill The American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has awarded Virginia Commonwealth University a national recognition for its commitment to community engagement. On Monday, VCU was one of 80 public, top-tier (also known as R1) research universities to receive the 2026 Carn more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Virginia DEQ approves water permit for controversial MVP Southgate pipeline * January 14, 2025 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org RICHMOND, Va. - On Jan. 13, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality approved the Virginia Water Protection Permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC's methane gas pipeline "Southgate." South more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Boonshoft to Co-Edit History Journal The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (SHEAR), an association of scholars dedicated to exploring the events and the meaning of United States history between 1776 and 1861, recently named Lt. Col. Mark Boonshoft, associate professor in the Department of History and holder of the Conrad M. Hall '65 Chair in American Constitutional History more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation gives additional $11 million for engineering scholarships The foundation has now given over $29 million for in-state students with demonstrated need who are studying engineering at Virginia Tech. By Emma Leonard Davis In 2025, the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation provided an additional $11 million to support the Virginia Tech Clark Scholars Program, which was originally  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Even threat of Federal Reserve's independence can imperil accountability, says expert Federal prosecutors reportedly have opened a criminal investigation into whether Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress about the scope of the central bank's renovation of its Washington, D.C. headquarters. The investigation, approved by a longtime ally of President Trump, "marks a critical test of central bank inde more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Four life-saving interactions, one dog, and a gift to advance cancer research By Kevin Myatt The meeting started with gratitude for a dog named Casey. It ended with a gift that will help support cancer treatment for animals and humans alike. On a November morning at Virginia Tech's Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, Ken and Lisa Laughon arrived, but not as typical donors. Their cairn terrier had survived  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Major river deltas are sinking faster than sea-level rise A new study published in Nature finds human-driven land sinking now outpaces sea-level rise in many of the world's major delta systems, threatening more than 236 million people. By Kelly Izlar A study published on Jan. 14 in Nature shows that many of the world's major river deltas are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, potentially affect more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Rename Loudoun County Post Office After Hero Firefighter Trevor Brown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) introduced legislation today to rename a Sterling, Va. post office as the "Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building." This legislation honors the service of Firefighter Trevor Brown - a husband, father of three, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Rename Loudoun County Post Office after Hero Firefighter Trevor Brown * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) introduced legislation today to rename a Sterling, Va. post office as the "Firefighter Trevor Brown Post Office Building." This legislation honors the service of Firefighter Trevor Brown - a husband, father of three, and yout more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Applauds Congressional Passage of Bill to End Government Payments to Deceased Americans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Waner (D-VA) applauds the House of Representatives passage of the bipartisan Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, legislation he sponsored to save hard-earned taxpayer money by curbing erroneous payments to individuals who have passed away. The bill unanimously  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Welcomes Independent Audit of Citizenship Verification in Immigration Enforcement * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the statement below after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) announced a new audit to evaluate the processes that DHS law enforcement personnel follow to prevent the arrest of U.S. citizens during immigrat more PR