WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * 230+ Groups Call for National Moratorium on New Data Centers Letter to Congress Cites Massive Energy and Water Consumption, Ratepayer Turmoil * In a letter sent to Congress today, more than 230 national, state and local organizations from across the country called for a full nationwide moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers. The letter cites massive and unsustainable consumption by data cen more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins amicus brief challenging militarized and illegal deployments in Minnesota * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief today in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol to the Twin Cities area of Mi more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins bipartisan group demanding xAI halt creation of nonconsensual sexual content * Attorney General Nick Brown joined a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general today demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X (Twitter) social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, do more immediately to prevent its chatbot from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. In recent weeks, more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Militarized And Illegal Deployments Of Federal Immigration Officers In Minnesota * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's illegal and inhumane enforcement tactics during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's sweeping campaign of lawlessness during U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol operations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Over t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Oren M. Cass, chief economist at American Compass, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Winning the AI Arms Race Against the Chinese Communist Party": * * * Good morning Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for inviting me to participate in today's hearing. My name is Oren Cass. I am the chief economist at American Compass, where we recently published a report titled: Stop Selling the Rope: Protecting Ameri more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 24 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Rep. Chris Lopez Champions C-PACE Legislation to Drive Economic Growth & Infrastructure Investment in Pinal County Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez today announced his leadership on legislation to establish a Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) program in Arizona, a marketdriven financing tool designed to expand private investment, modernize infrastructure, and strengthen economic growth in Pinal Cou more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 24 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Bolick Moves to Shut Down Illegal Chinese Vapes and Protect Kids Senator Shawnna Bolick is taking action to shut down the smuggling of illegal Chinese vape products and protect kids from youth-targeted devices with new legislation to strengthen state enforcement and close long-standing loopholes. SB 1367 targets illegal vape devices that evade federal oversight, skirt import laws, and are designed to appeal directly to ki more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Majority Leader John Kavanagh Calls on Attorney General Kris Mayes to Retract Dangerous Statements and Resign Arizona Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh is condemning Attorney General Kris Mayes for comments made to the media that recklessly endanger law enforcement officers and put lives at risk across Arizona. "Kris Mayes needs to immediately recant these statements," said Majority Leader Kavanagh. "And given the severity of  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general, yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Pat more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Support Minnesota's Lawsuit  * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit and motion for temporary restraining order challenging the Trump Administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Demanding xAI Stop Creating and Remove Grok's Nonconsensual Sexual Images * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson today led a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general demanding that xAI stop its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual sexual images and remove any that remain. xAI owns both the Grok chatbot and the X social media platform, where noncon more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS AMICUS BRIEF CHALLENGING MILITARIZED AND ILLEGAL DEPLOYMENTS IN MINNESOTA Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Demands That X Stop Flood of Nonconsensual, Sexually Explicit Images Generated By Grok * Attorney General Brian Schwalb joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 Attorneys General calling on X (formerly known as Twitter) to take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating sexually explicit images. Over the past several weeks, Grok has allowed users to easily transform images of othe more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Demands Action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse mat more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Supports Minnesota Challenge to Militarized and Illegal Deployments Attorney General William Tong today, joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol to the Twin Cities area of Min more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 24 -- Best Western Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * BWH(R) Hotels Enters 2026 with Powerful Growth and Momentum Strategic expansion across brand segments fuels a balanced, high-performing portfolio * BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise including WorldHotels(TM), Best Western(R) Hotels & Resorts and SureStay(R) Hotels, is proud to announce the addition of more than 200 hotels in 2025. Guided by a commitment to deliver authentic experiences, unparalleled value and personalized more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Secures Over $22 Million for AZ-06 Community Projects with House Final Appropriations Package * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani is welcoming the passage of legislation that includes more than $22 million for eight community projects throughout southeastern Arizona's Sixth Congressional District. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 - the last in a series of critical federal funding bills - was passed by the House Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Condemns Arizona Attorney General's Attack on ICE Agents * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) condemns Arizona's illegitimate attorney general Kris Mayes' comments regarding ICE Agents and misleading the public on Arizona's "Stand Your Ground" law. "Kris Mayes' comments justifying the murder of our ICE agents were reprehensible but entirely predictable. This is the natural consequence of elevating a far-lef more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Tours Southern Border, Highlights Border Security Improvements * ***Click here for media resources. YUMA, AZ - Conditions were calm as U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) visited Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) to observe military testing operations and Department of Homeland Security activities along the U.S.-Mexico border. Accompanied by Assistant Chief Michael Wisniewski and Division Chief William Schaeck of the U.S. Border Patrol Yuma Sec more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Visits Yuma Proving Ground, Showcases Innovative Military Testing and Technology * ***Click here for media resources. YUMA, AZ - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) got an up-close look at next generation technology the U.S. Army is developing at the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) in Arizona. The Army's premier large-scale test and evaluation center is a cornerstone of America's national security. From artillery systems and aircraft to cutting more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 24 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings, colleagues demand action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general today demanded in a joint lette that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material.  more PR

SURREY, England, Jan. 24 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * DSV targets semiconductor market with Arizona cargo facility New 950,000 sq ft hub consolidates multimodal services and targets semiconductor sector growth in southwestern United States market By Rebecca Jeffrey DSV is growing further in the US with the start of construction on its new Arizona regional headquarters for the southwestern US. The $14.5m, 950,000 sq ft facility will serve as a hub for DSV customers and house all service offerings, including air, sea,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on Jan. 21, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs) address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participation in and implementation of assistance programs. How FRCAs generally imp more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Study Touting Economic Benefits of USMCA, Recommendations to Strengthen Arizona's Economy During Joint Review Report elevates Arizona's business priorities as USMCA enters 2026 joint review * Today Governor Katie Hobbs presented the findings of Arizona's United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Economic Study during an event titled "USMCA Report on the Future of North American Trade." The report,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Companion Legislation to Kelly, Heinrich's Bill to Repeal Cash Grabs for Senators * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) released the following statements applauding House passage of legislation that mirrors their Anti-Cash Grab Act to repeal the 'Arctic Frost' provision, which allows Republican senators to collect $500,000 for every phone record that was previously, lawfully obtained. Kelly and Heinrich introduced the more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Demands Action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan group of 33 attorneys general today demanded that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse mat more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today, joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol to the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Over th more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11079) on Jan. 22, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Carol Hardy Vincent: * * * National Park Service: Government Shutdown Issues Like other federal agencies, the National Park Service (NPS) has halted most operations during occasional government shutdowns resulting from lapses in appropriations. In the past three decades, such shutdowns occurred in 1995/1996, 2013, early 2018, late 2018/early 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, posted the following news on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Personal Income Up 0.3% in November, PCE Up 2.77% from Last Year Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Expenditures Update including both October and November data, which replaced releases originally impacted by the lapse in appropriations. From October 2025 to November 2025, headline personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index inflation was 0.21 percent. Core PCE pric more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Rep. Grijalva Delivers Remarks at Field Hearing on Trump's Lawless Assaults in Minneapolis ST. PAUL, M.N. -- U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva delivered the following remarks today at a field hearing in Minneapolis titled "Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota." You can view Rep. Grijalva's remarks here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P6SMZGI-ds). Her full remarks are below: I would like  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Rep. Grijalva Statement Following the Passage of DHS Funding Bill U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement today after voting against an annual appropriations package funding the Department of Homeland Security, which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The package dramatically expands funding for ICE while weakening oversight and accountability. Congress has already provided  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Yassamin Ansari and Dave Min Release Statement Condemning New Deportations to Iran Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Dave Min (CA-47) released the following statement on reports of a scheduled deportation of at least 40 Iranian nationals back to Iran: "We are deeply disturbed by reports that the Trump administration plans to carry out a third deportation flight of Iranian nationals to the Islamic Republic of Iran, includin more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 23 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * New Healthcare Programs Guide Released New resource brings together healthcare program details, alumni stories and cost-saving opportunities into one easy-to-navigate source By Michele Mitchum University of Phoenix has released its new Healthcare Programs Guide, a digital resource to help prospective students learn about healthcare degree and certificate options along with related pathways, learning formats and student supports. The guide brings more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same * News Release 26-014 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1482 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain processed slabs and methods for making same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. more PR