WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10491) on April 10, 2026, by foreign affairs analyst Jared G. Tupuola. Here are excerpts: * * * Australia: Background and U.S. Relations Overview The Commonwealth of Australia is a close ally and partner of the United States, and the relationship is underpinned by the 1951 Australia-New Zealand-United States (ANZUS) Treaty. The two countries enjoy close trade, political, cul more PR

RESTON, Virginia, April 11 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Bottomline Now a Nacha Preferred Partner for ACH Experience, Open Banking, and Risk and Fraud Prevention Nacha announced today that Bottomline has become a Nacha Preferred Partner for ACH Experience, Open Banking, and Risk and Fraud Prevention. Bottomline builds secure and resilient payment technologies which help banks and businesses move money safely and witho more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Mike Johnson Fundraising in Virginia While D.C. Republicans Try to Silence Virginians' Voices * DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin issued the following statement in response to Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson today fundraising in Virginia in opposition to the April 21st referendum - despite the fact that he has cheered on Donald Trump's unprecedented mid-d more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47645) on April 7, 2026, entitled "U.S. Regional Fishery Management Councils" by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Eight U.S. Regional Fishery Management Councils (FMCs) jointly manage federal marine fisheries (i.e., those occurring in waters up to 200 nautical miles offshore beyond state or territorial waters) with the National Oceanic an more PR