ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Industries Association Responds to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling * Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today made the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):  "The Trump Administration understands the tremendous value of the U.S. aerospace and defense indu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Announces CyberPatriot 18 National Finalists * The Air & Space Forces Association has announced the national finalists for the 18th season of its CyberPatriot program, showcasing the exceptional skill, teamwork, and dedication of students nationwide. This year, nearly 5,000 teams registered to compete in the CyberPatriot season, facing multiple chal more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-AL Applauds Alabama Senate for Passing SB197 * MONTGOMERY, AL - Americans for Prosperity-AL applauds the Alabama Senate for passing SB197, which will make it easier for food trucks to operate in the state. The bill will remove unnecessary red tape that currently requires food truck operators to get additional local permits for operating in new counties, even if tempo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-KY Reacts to KY Supreme Court Decision Aimed at Charter Schools * FRANKFORT, KY- Americans for Prosperity Kentucky (AFP-KY) today reacted to the Kentucky Supreme Court's decision to impede a statewide Charter School system, in a massive blow to Educational Freedom in the Commonwealth.  AFP-KY Director Heather LeMire released the following statement: "The children  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Praises Michigan House for Housing Reform Package * LANSING, MI - Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) today thanked the Michigan legislature for introducing several bills that will cut through existing red tape to increase supply and make home ownership more affordable and accessible for Michigan families.  AFP-MI State Director Tim Golding released the f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NH Slams the House for Approving Manufacturer-Funded Recycling Scheme * Concord, NH -Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) slammed the House for approving HB 1602, a bill that will require battery producers to cover the costs for a burdensome recycling program.  Sarah Scott, AFP-NH Deputy State Director, released the following statement : " HB 160 more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-NM Celebrates Policy Wins During 30-day Legislative Session * SANTA FE, NM - New Mexico's 30-day legislative session wrapped up this week, marking the successful defeat of the misguided Clear Horizons Act (SB 18) and the passage of two major health care reform bills. Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) and its dedicated activists hit the ground running at th more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-VA Mourns the Passing of Del. Barry Knight * RICHMOND, VA- Americans for Prosperity Virginia (AFP-VA) mourns the passing of Delegate Barry Knight, a dedicated public servant whose steadfast legacy will forever endure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  AFP-VA Director Tim Parrish released the following statement: "We at AFP-VA join countless Virginians in honoring a more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026, By President Jason Ambrosi: * * * House Legislation Falls Short on Safety After Deadly DCA Crash Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement today after legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in response to the tragic accident involving PSA Airlines Flight 5342. "While we apprec more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * ALPA Canada Calls on Canada's Transport Ministers to Strengthen Aviation Safety Today, as Canada's Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers of Transport assemble for their annual meeting to discuss critical issues across the air, land, and marine sectors, Canada's airline pilots renew their calls on the Ministers to take decisive action to strengthen--not  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * President Trump Should Just Repackage The Tariffs And Use Embargoes In The Meantime Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging President Donald Trump to just "check the [right] statutory box" and reimpose the reciprocal tariffs following the Supreme Court's ruling striking down the emergency tariffs and over more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * We Don't Just Need Disclosure, We Need Proof Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging President Donald Trump to not only disclose documents on aliens, extraterrestrials, unidentified aerial phenomena, and unidentified flying objects but also any underlying, definitive evidence the government or government  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Animal welfare leaders welcome multi-agency government strategy to combat animal cruelty Sustained collaboration and shared resources are necessary to deliver lasting protection for animals, say Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund * Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * APA/APAF Announce Recipients of 2026 MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants The American Psychiatric Association (APA) and APA Foundation (APAF) are announcing the fifth class of MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program grantees. Eight grant recipients are working to support mental health for young people, including * Mental Health America in Montgomery (Montgom more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On Aviation Safety Legislation * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia district that includes National Airport (DCA), issued the following statement today on federal aviation safety reform legislation, including the upcoming House vote on the ROTOR Act (S.2503) and the draft text released yesterday by the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch: * * * You paid $181 million for union bosses to negotiate against you in 2024, but the Trump administration is doing something about it Federal taxpayers pay for unions to negotiate against the public interest. This should not be happening and a legal option leftover from the Cold War provides a solution. * Earlier  more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Minnesota electricity prices still more expensive than most states Checking up on national electricity prices: Minnesota continues to have the highest rates in its local region, and prices above the national median, according to the latest data from the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, and Palmer Investigate Failure of DC Water to Address Potomac Sewage Spill Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Gary Palmer (AL-06), more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 19 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom's Newman-Inspired Answer to the Crisis in Modern Education * As higher education grapples with the challenges of rapid technological change -from shortened attention spans to increasing reliance on artificial intelligence -teachers and university leaders are searching for solutions. In the latest issue of Instaurare Magazine, Christendom College looks to the educational vision of St. John Henry more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Young Kim Joins AIA, Parker Aerospace to Discuss Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Issues in Southern California * Irvine, Calif. - With supply chain resilience now firmly at the top of Congress' agenda, aerospace and defense supply chain leaders joined Congresswoman Young Kim in Southern California yesterday to discuss trade, critical minerals, a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026, By Executive Chair Gary Shapiro: * * * CTA CEO: SCOTUS Tariff Decision a Victory for All Americans "Today's 6-3 Supreme Court decision is a victory for all Americans. By striking down tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Court affirmed what our Founding Fathers were so careful to write into our Constitution: the power to tax Americans rests more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * DPVA Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby's Statement on the Special Election for the Redistricting Constitutional Amendment * DPVA Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby issued the following statement ahead of early voting for the special election on the constitutional amendment regarding redistricting: "Beginning March 6, Virginians will have the opportunity to make their voices heard in this year's red more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 19 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * George Mason researcher leads $1 million NOAA project to improve seasonal forecasts of extreme weather * When it comes to predicting extreme weather events, most people think of short-term forecasts such as flash floods or sudden storms. For farmers, water managers, and policymakers, however, the greater challenge often lies in anticipating seasonal extremes, including prolonged droughts or flooding. These more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Government Watchdog Agency Reveals that Disabled Job Seekers Still Face Challenges Accessing Federal Workforce Programs Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report (https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-26-107473) examining how disabled job seekers still face challenges accessing state and local more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump's Threat of Illegal War with Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, released the following statement regarding reporting that President Donald Trump is considering imminent military action in Iran: "Trump is bumbling his way toward war with Iran in a feeble attempt to accomplish w more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump's Abuse of Tariff Powers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Budget Committee and former civil rights attorney, praised the Supreme Court's ruling in Learning Resources v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc. that the Trump Administration abused its authorities under emergency economic power legislati more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Feb. 21 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * LED lighting strategies aim to boost crop nutrition in indoor farms Kentucky State University graduate research assistant Akeza N. Germaine recently presented her research on advanced lighting systems for crop production at the CEA Ag World Conference in Durham, North Carolina. Her presentation, "Lighting for Quality: Boosting Crop Nutrition and Efficiency with Advanced LED Strategies," highlighted inno more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE THE ONES PAYING THE PRICE FROM THIS FAILED PRESIDENCY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he explained how Democrats are standing up for democracy and fighting to make life better for hardworking taxpayers while Donald Trump and Republicans are hurti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE THE ONES PAYING THE PRICE FROM THIS FAILED PRESIDENCY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki, where he explained how Democrats are standing up for democracy and fighting to make life better for hardworking taxpayers while Donald Trump and Republicans are hurting everyday Americans and  more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Learn more about the practical uses of artificial intelligence from experts during a March summit at Tusculum University Individuals who are ready to embrace practical artificial intelligence will gain a greater understanding of this field and the ability to effectively and appropriately use it at the Appalachian AI Summit in March at Tusculum University. The summit will be held Wednesday, March 11, from  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Marshall Academy Instructor named ACTE New Teacher of the Year Sean Appleby, a culinary instructor and proud FCPS graduate, has been named the 2026 Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) New Teacher of the Year. This honor recognizes excellence, innovation, and leadership in career and technical education. Sean was born and raised in Vienna and is a 2011 graduate of Mars more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 21 -- The Maryland Department of the Environment issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Maryland Department of the Environment Issues Update on Potomac Interceptor Support and Response Maryland Supporting Regional Response to Potomac Interceptor Break Since January to Restore Service and Keep Our Waterways Protected * On January 19, a section of the Potomac Interceptor--a large sewer pipe that is owned and maintained by D.C. Water--experienced a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: * * * NAS Oceana welcomes Capt. Rob Littman as 50th commanding officer of NAS Oceana * Capt. Rob Littman relieved Capt. Josh Appezzato Feb. 19, 2026 as commanding officer of Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana during a change of command ceremony. Capt. Rob Littman relieved Capt. Josh Appezzato Feb. 19, 2026 as commanding officer of Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana during a change of command ceremony. The ceremony was more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Nationwide Coalition Challenges Trump Administration's Attempt to Withhold Support from Noncitizen Victims of Crime Legal Filing Seeks Immediate Court Intervention to Protect Violence Prevention Funding * The R.I. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a nationwide group of other state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions filed today an amende more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Research: How Wildfires Can Be Leveraged to Increase Forest Resilience New research from The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) and the USDA Forest Service (USFS), published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management, details how wildfires could be leveraged to increase forest resilience to future high-severity fires across the Western United States. Wildf more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * New Dem Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Tariffs * Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a statement after the Supreme Court ruled that the President violated federal law by illegally exceeding his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Chair more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Applauds Supreme Court Decision Overruling IEPPA Tariffs * Arlington, VA - The News/Media Alliance applauds the Supreme Court of the United States for its decision today declaring the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPPA) tariffs as unlawful. In response to this ruling, Danielle Coffey, President and CEO of the News/Media Alliance, said: "We su more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * NRCC Celebrates Victory for Honest Representation in Virginia The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement following today's ruling in Tazewell County regarding Virginia Democrats' unconstitutional redistricting power grab: "For a second time, the Virginia courts have ruled against Virginia Democrats' partisan attempt to ignore th more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 19 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Potomac River Sewage Spill Uncertainty and Frustration Remain One Month Later * Crisis underscores funding need for aging wastewater systems across the region Concern in the D.C. area continues one month after approximately 243 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Potomac River following a pipeline breach on Jan. 19, underscoring risks from aging sewage systems across the region.  more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Proposed Rollback of Mercury, Toxic Emissions Standards Puts Public Health, Wildlife at Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The proposed plan to roll back Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for power plants is a dangerous step backward for public health, wildlife, communities, and the climate. Weakening these proven standards would increase emissions of pollutants such as mer more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of Feb. 16, 2026: * * * Our Highlanders are using their education to do extraordinary things. In this column, we highlight some notable mentions from local, regional, national and international news media. Whether our students, alumni, faculty and staff are featured as subject matter experts in high-profile stories or simply helping make the world a better place, we'll feature their more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on Universities Capitulating to the Trump Administration's Illegal Demands Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Department of Education announced 31 resolution agreements with institutions o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Subramanyam to Bring Family of Epstein Survivor, the Late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, as Guests to Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) announced Sky and Amanda Roberts as their guests to President Donald Trump's February 24 State of the Union Address. Sky and Amanda are the brother and sister-in-law, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Investments in Submarine Production Lead to 3,500 New Jobs Coming to Quonset Point * NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI - After years of federal investment to boost submarine construction, the United States is ramping up production of nuclear-powered submarines like the ones built at shipyards in Quonset Point in Rhode Island; Groton, Connecticut; and Newport News, Virginia. The U.S. Navy's goal is to deli more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs: "I applaud the Supreme Court's decision and have said from the very beginning that President Trump's tariffs did not follow the law. What they did do more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following statement on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * Statement on the Passing of Delegate Barry Knight The Republican Party of Virginia extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Delegate Barry Knight. For over 15 years, Delegate Knight honorably and steadfastly served his community in the House of Delegates. As Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, he was a principled voice defending fiscal responsibility, cr more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers Urge Congress, White House on Trade Stability * Washington, D.C. -The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision in Learning Resources Inc. v Trump: "The Supreme Court's decision on the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs opens the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Trump Tariffs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs: "Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs and trade wars have been chaotic and reckless, raising costs for small businesses and adding roughly $1,700 to American families' expenses since he  more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 19 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Seeing brain tumors through a neuroscience lens * For centuries, scientists and physicians believed the nervous system was an innocent bystander as brain tumors grew and progressed. Cancer researchers now recognize that's not the case. "Brain cancer cells not only grow like other cancers, but they also interact with all the other cell types in the brain," said Qi Ye, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner Denounces Politicization of Intelligence Products * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) retracted and revised 19 intelligence products based on a recommendation from political appointees on the President's Intelligence Advis more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Statement from Attorney General Jay Jones on Republican National Committee v. Koski Tazewell County Circuit Court Ruling Attorney General Jay Jones today made the following statement on the ruling issued by the Tazewell County Circuit Court in Republican National Committee v. Koski. "My office will immediately appeal the ruling issued by the Tazewell County Circuit Court. more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 20 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Statement on the Passing of Delegate Barry Knight * Chesapeake Bay Foundation Virginia Executive Director Chris Moore issued the following statement in response to the passing of Delegate Barry Knight: "The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Delegate Barry Knight. "Delegate Knight was a passionate legislator. We're grateful for his tireless work ra more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Subramanyam, Kaine Lead Effort Pushing Administration to Make Exemption for International Adoptions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) led a bicameral effort to pressure the Trump administration to provide a clear, categorical exemption for adopted children that would allow international adoptions to continue. Earlier this year, the a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Subramanyam, Raskin to Bring Family of Epstein Survivor, the Late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, as Guests to Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced Sky and Amanda Roberts as their guests to President Donald Trump's February 24 State of the Union Address. Sky and Amanda are the brother and sister-in-l more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas A&M animal science faculty and graduate student earn national honors * A Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science faculty member and a doctoral student received prestigious honors at the American Society of Animal Science, ASAS, Southern Section meeting in Rogers, Arkansas. Jason Smit more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * The Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs On Friday, February 20, 2026, in a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court held in the case of Learning Resources/V.O.S. Selections that President Trump DOES NOT have the authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). At a press conference following the Court's decision, President Trump annou more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * United States And Indonesia Sign Agreement On Reciprocal Trade * On Thursday, February 19, President Trump and President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia signed and announced an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between the United States and Indonesia. Most Notable for the RV Industry: * Under the terms of this deal, lauan plywood will receive ZERO reciprocal duty. * T more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approves permit for SSEP pipeline * Yesterday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a permit for the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, an interstate pipeline proposed by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. The Corps' permit, issued under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, authorizes Transco to cut crossings through more than 150 streams and wet more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Submarine Maintenance Period Demonstrates Forward Sustainment in Australia * SLIDESHOW | 4 images | AUKUS Submarine Maintenance Period Demonstrates Forward Sustainment in Australia GARDEN ISLAND, HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, Australia (October 29, 2025) - USS VERMONT (SSN 792) arrives at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia on Oct. 29, as part of a scheduled port visit before a planned submarine maint more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Submarine Maintenance Period Demonstrates Forward Sustainment in Australia * Western Australia -Last November, on the edge of the Indian Ocean, just beyond mainland Australia and across the Garden Island Causeway to HMAS Stirling, a U.S. Virginia-class submarine quietly completed the first submarine maintenance period without the support of a U.S. submarine tender; a specialized vessel that pro more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg presents ThoughtLab ThoughtLab is a digital hub where the University community can share passions, ideas, insights, and research in an easily digestible way. * The University of Lynchburg's Office of Marketing and Communications and Percy Wootton Research Center have launched ThoughtLab, a digital hub where members of the University community can share their passions, ideas, more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Feb. 21 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Elevated E. coli, staph still detected in Potomac river 4 weeks after sewage spill Bacteria levels decrease, but UMD experts still recommend avoiding Potomac water and banks * Nearly a month after a wastewater pipe broke and spewed hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River just north of Washington, D.C., the latest water testing results from the U more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * A "GPS" for a Safer, Smarter Way to Repair Your Heart * When you need a procedure to fix your heart or blood vessels, you want the most advanced tools in the hands of leading experts. Some heart procedures, called endovascular procedures, can diagnose or treat your heart disease from the inside. That means we need special tools that allow us to see into your body in real-time to be su more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy issued the following Q&A on Feb. 19, 2026, by Natalie Ermann Russell with Gibson fellow Lauren Duval: * * * The American Revolution: Ordinary Lives in an Extraordinary War In her new book, Karsh Institute Gibson Fellow Lauren Duval tells the story of the Revolution through the experiences of the civilians living under British occupation. * "Most people throughout the colonies experienced the Americ more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Governor Spanberger Statement on President Trump's Tariffs Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after President Trump announced plans for a new 10 percent global tariff in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, striking down the majority of the Trump Administration's existing tariffs. "The Trump Admi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Vietnam Veterans, Architectural Historian Sue Over Trump Arch A new lawsuit filed against the Trump administration today is challenging the illegal construction of a giant arch in Memorial Circle near the Arlington Memorial Bridge and Arlington National Cemetery. The plaintiffs, represented by Public Citizen Litigation Group, are three Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian. Ref more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Dentistry alum Mark Crabtree has made access and service central to his career Crabtree is a dedicated community advocate whose many efforts include the founding of a dental clinic that offers free or reduced-price care and helps train VCU students. By Mackenzie Meleski Leadership is something that has always come naturally to Mark Crabtree, D.D.S. It's been a guiding beacon in his career and so more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw, Kaine Lead 21-Member Letter Demanding Force Analysis and Answers on Peace Corps Reorganization, Staffing Cuts * U.S. Representative James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) led a 21-member letter to Peace Corps Acting Director Richard Swarttz requesting detailed information about the agency's ongoing plans to reduce staff and reorganize its structure. The lawmakers more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw, Kaine Lead 21-Member Letter Demanding Force Analysis and Answers on Peace Corps Reorganization, Staffing Cuts Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va) led a 21-member letter to Peace Corps Acting Director Richard Swarttz requesting detailed information about the agency's ongoing plans to reduce staff and reorganize its structur more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Final NTSB Report into DCA Midair Collision * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement on the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) final report into the January 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft: "We than more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court voting 6-3 to strike down President Trump's sweeping tariffs imposed on products Americans buy from other countries: "Today's ruling is a win for American families who have been  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Department of Education Reverse Its Decision to End Federal Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (both D-VA) joined Senate colleagues in urging the Department of Education to immediately reverse the Trump Administration's harmful more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Department of Education Reverse its Decision to End Federal Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (both D-VA) joined Senate colleagues in urging the Department of Education to immediately reverse the Trump Administration's harmful decisi more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WATCH: GOV. DEWINE SAYS VIVEK RAMASWAMY MORE FOCUSED ON 2028 THAN DELIVERING FOR OHIOANS * Columbus, Ohio- At the Politico's 2026 Governors Summit, when asked if Vivek Ramaswamy wants to be a good governor of Ohio or a national political celebrity, Governor Mike DeWine said "I don't know. I assume he wants to be both." WATCH THE CLIP HERE Ramaswamy has focused his attention on the national spotlight thr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Why Did Congressman Rob Wittman Vote to Slash Taxes on His Triple Decker Outer Banks Beach House? * Virginians deserve answers from Wittman after bombshell new reporting revealed he has profited off of his perch in Congress Bombshell new reporting revealed that vulnerable Virginia Congressman Rob Wittman has used his own perch in Washington to benefit himself. The report revea more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Raises Concerns Following Largest Wastewater Spill in U.S. History * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser following the failure of the Potomac Interceptor along the Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County, Maryland, which resulted in nearly 243.5 million gallons of wastewater spilled in the Potomac River. In the let more PR