OAKLAND, California, May 29 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: May 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic How YOU Can Take Action Amidst Escalating Anti-Trans Attacks The Trump Administration is relentless in its attacks on the rights, safety, and dignity of trans and gender diverse people. Starting his second term, Trump immediately used the power of e more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- A group of nine scientists and environmental health experts has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to maintain the use of the 2016 Integrated Risk Information System ethylene oxide unit risk estimate in its regulatory framework. The letter addresses EPA's ongoing reconsideration of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants concerning EtO emissions from commercial sterilization facilities, emphasizing that the 2016 IRIS assessment represents the more ST

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- AccentCare Inc., a Dallas, Texas-based provider of home personal care services, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns about the proposed 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Quality Measure Set. The letter emphasizes the need for a quality measure framework that accurately reflects provider responsibilities, aligns accountability, and avoids unintended consequences such as increased administrative burden and reduced access to care. Acc more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * ACLJ Defends Families and the First Amendment as States Rally Behind App Store Accountability By Jordan Sekulow The ACLJ has just filed a major amicus brief in Computer & Communications Industry Association v. Paxton, now pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. At stake is a transformational effort - already gaining traction across the country - to restore parental authority in the digital age through laws like the Texas Ap more PR

BEREA, Ohio, May 31 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW Baseball Caps Memorable Season with DIII World Series Run * Baldwin Wallace baseball delivered a standout postseason run, opening the NCAA Division III World Series with a win and finishing among the nation's top teams. The Yellow Jackets capped a strong postseason run with a 37-12 overall record and a trip to the Division III World Series, advancing to within two games of the championship series. BW set the tone early in the tournament, earning an 11- more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 29 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by Stuart Trew, director of the Trade and Investment Research Project: * * * CUSMA review comes into focus What Trump and the Democrats agree about the future of North American trade - In just over a month, North American governments are expected to decide the future of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). More likely, they will decide how to decide that future. It's still not clear to anyone, probably U.S. trade neg more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by non-resident fellow Federico Borsari: * * * Reality Check: Breaking Free From China's Drone Ecosystem is Harder Than You Think China controls the global supply of drones. It will be challenging to cut this dependency. - China controls an estimated 80-90% of the global drone market and dominates the supply of critical minerals and raw materials, as well as the production of drone components. Even a limited disruption in the Chin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on May 28, 2026, by senior fellow Zoe Neuberger and Luis Nunez, research analyst on the food assistance team: * * * By Coordinating With Medicaid and SNAP, State WIC Programs Reach Additional Eligible Low-Income Families With Young Children Collaboration Has Become More Widespread Over Past Five Years - Collaboration between the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition A more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Committee for Justice submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in response to their Request for Information concerning revisions to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification and Report Form. The nonprofit legal and policy organization emphasized that the agencies should refrain from reinstating or modifying the vacated 2024 Final Rule, which was struck down by the Eastern District of Texas for exceeding statutory authority and for  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Honored at Sunnyside's Hill at Sims Park Community Celebration and Grand Opening * (Houston, TX) - On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Houston Parks Board and the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis honored Congressman Al Green by naming a new pavilion within Hill at Sims Park in Sunnyside in his honor during the park's community celebration and grand opening. Public officials, community leaders, and residents joined the celebration of the more PR

ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 29 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * Dell Technologies Delivers First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) announces financial results for its fiscal 2027 first quarter and provides guidance for its fiscal 2027 second quarter and full year. First-Quarter Summary * Record revenue of $43.8 billion, up 88% year over year * Record diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $5.24, up  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Environmental Defense Fund submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration addressing concerns over PHMSA's treatment of a special permit request from Texas Gas Transmission LLC (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-0067). The permit application concerns TGT's 16-inch SPL 20-1TT pipeline segments in DeSoto County, Mississippi, which now fall under stricter Class 3 location safety standards due to increased nearby human activity but currently operate without the required odorization. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Environmental Justice Health Alliance for Chemical Policy Reform, Brattleboro, Vermont, a national collective of grassroots environmental and economic justice organizations, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposed reconsideration of the 2024 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants regarding ethylene oxide emissions from sterilization facilities. EJHA argues that the EPA's proposal to eliminate pollution control requirements risks  more ST

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, May 28 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * The Expanding Impact of the U.S. Army Experience By Christine Montagnese, 5th Recruiting Brigade Public Affairs FORT HOOD, TEXAS - Rows of yellow school buses filled the parking lots of Sadowski Field as the booming echoes of drill sergeants resonated in the air. Mixed with the exhausted but determined breathing of high school athletes, the familiar sound of military discipline reverberated as students pushed past their limits and navigated an A more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following information collection: In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-725T, Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System: Texas Reliability Entity (TRE) Reliability Standards. The 60-day comment period ended on May 4, 2026, no comments were more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 29 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF demands removal of Texas courthouse Ten Commandments monument The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on Rockwall County, Texas, to remove a newly installed Ten Commandments monument from the grounds of the county courthouse. FFRF's letter to the Rockwall County Commissioners Court details how the county unanimously approved the monument in May before unveiling it during a public ceremony featuring Christian prayers and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Foster College, Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the proposed regulations titled "Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability." The letter addresses concerns about the application of the "Do No Harm" provision, stemming from changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which impacts eligibility for the William more ST

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, May 29 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Market success of short-duration batteries paves the way for longer-lasting storage Key Takeaways: * Short-duration battery storage has increased 25x over the last five years. * Installed capacity is expected to double again by the end of 2027. * There is no fast-response, long-duration storage in the U.S., but the outlook for its development in the next five to 10 years is positive. * Advances in technol more PR

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- The Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI), a policy organization based in Dallas, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives (RIN 1210-AC38). IPI supports the Department's efforts to update regulations guiding fiduciaries but recommends removing the rule's alignment with SEC Rule 22e-4, which governs liquidity risk management for open-end funds. IPI  more ST

DALLAS, Texas, May 29 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Intellectual Asset Management Honors Hunton in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Hunton was recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals. The firm was recognized in the following categories: * Patent Litigation in New York * Patent Prosecution in New York * Patent Litigation in Washington, DC * Patent Prosecution in Washington, DC * Patent Prosecution in Texas The following attorneys were recognized individuall more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission said it received a complaint from Caterpillar Inc., Irving, Texas, alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving imports of heavy machinery and related components and is seeking public comment on issues tied to the case. The complaint, filed on May 26, 2026, alleges unlawful importation and sale of heavy machinery and components in the U.S. The filing names as respondents Doosan Bobcat Inc. of Korea; Doosan Bobcat North America Inc. of Wells Fargo, North  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- ITServe Alliance Inc., Dallas, Texas, a national organization representing small and medium technology enterprises, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing concerns over the agency's proposed rule to revise prevailing wage calculations for foreign specialty occupation workers under H-1B and related visa programs (Docket No. ETA-2026-0001). The group cautions that the substantial wage increases proposed across all skill levels could severely impact small businesses that depend on entry-l more ST

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 29 -- Bradley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Jacque Kruppa Featured in Texas Lawbook for Creating Dallas Soccer Scholars Nonprofit Bradley partner Jacque Kruppa was featured in Texas Lawbook discussing the inspiration behind Dallas Soccer Scholars, a nonprofit that supports Dallas-area youth ages 10 to 18 with financial need by helping cover soccer-related costs while encouraging academic achievement and community involvement. "We started thinking, what if we got really organized on this and r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 28, 2026, by John C. K. Daly, non-resident fellow at the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute in Washington, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Polish Army Set to be Largest in Europe Executive Summary: * Poland is rapidly expanding and modernizing its military amid Russia's war against Ukraine, aiming to build Europe's strongest army by 2030 through major spending increases, expanded troop numbers, and large-scale weapons acquisitions. * Backed  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $16,400 grant to Texans for Disabled Veterans New HVAC system, electrical work will improve comfort, safety at annual veterans' event Key Takeaways * LCRA awards a $16,400 grant to Texans for Disabled Veterans to upgrade the electrical system and install a new HVAC system at the Grossville Community Center. * The improvements will help make the center more comfortable and functional for community events and the Texans for Disab more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $22,608 grant to Hilda Community Club to help complete new community building Replica of 1895 schoolhouse will be available for meetings, reunions, emergency responses and more Key Takeaways * LCRA awards a $22,608 grant to the Hilda Community Club for phase two construction of a community building that will replicate the 1895 Beaver Creek/Hilda schoolhouse. * When complete, the building can be used for meetings, shared meals,  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $23,999 grant to Rochelle Independent School District New playground equipment will provide modern, safer place to play Key Takeaways * LCRA awards the Rochelle Independent School District a $23,999 grant to replace aged playground equipment. * The new playground equipment will provide a safer, updated space for outdoor play, recreation and social development. * The grant is one of 41 being awarded through LCRA's Community Gra more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 28 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA, City of Mason award $50,000 grant for upgrades at Mason tennis courts Lighting and electrical overhaul will enhance safety, expand access at community tennis center Key Takeaways * LCRA and the City of Mason award the Mason Tennis Association a $50,000 grant to replace outdated lighting and upgrade electrical wiring at the community tennis courts on the Mason ISD campus. * The project will improve safety, reliability and accessibilit more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following written testimony by Todd A. Cox, associate director-counsel of the Legal Defense Fund, from a May 19, 2026, hearing entitled "Enforcing Callais: Implementing the Supreme Court's Command Against Racial Gerrymandering": * * * I. INTRODUCTION Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and members of the Committee: My name is Todd A. Cox, and I am Associate Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund ("LDF"). Thank you for the opportunity to testify  more PR

NEW YORK, May 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Legal Organizations File Lawsuit Over Immigration Detention Conditions at Camp East Montana in El Paso's Fort Bliss Military Base * EL PASO, Texas -Legal organizations sued Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Friday night over inhumane conditions at Camp East Montana, a massive imm more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: * * * Patrick SFB team wins DAF-wide FM innovation competition A team from Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, won first place in a Shark Tank-style competition May 27 for having the best idea to solve a Department of the Air Force financial management problem. The trio of Tech. Sgt. Abraham Sackor, Senior Airman Gavin Etson and Airman 1st Class Tess Penry of the 45th Comptroller Squadron pitched their "Power Automat more PR

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Continues Strong Showing in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Rankings Twelve attorneys from Pillsbury's Intellectual Property team were honored in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000 for their exceptional achievements in the field. The firm's IP practice also earned Bronze and Recommended rankings for its transactional, litigation and prosecution capabilities across California, the DC Metro Area and Texas, reinforcing its national presence and reputation for ex more PR

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Pipeline Safety Trust, Bellingham, Washington state, a national non-profit organization focused solely on pipeline safety, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a special permit request by Texas Gas Transmission (Docket No. PHMSA-2026-0067). The special permit application seeks a waiver of federal odorization requirements for short segments of a natural gas pipeline in DeSoto County, Mississippi, which deliv more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 28 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * POLITICO Journalism Institute Announces 2026 Class POLITICO, the global authority on the intersection of power, politics, and policy, today announced the 2026 class of the POLITICO Journalism Institute (PJI). The 10-day program for undergraduate and graduate students offers hands-on training for students interested in sharpening their skills at the largest politics- and policy-focused newsroom in the nation. POLITICO is pleased to share the students who emerged more PR

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released the following written testimony by Harry Levant, director of gambling policy at the Public Health Advocacy Institute, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "No Sure Bets: Protecting Sports Integrity in America": * * * Chairman Cruz, Chairman Blackburn, Senator Cantwell, Senator Hickenlooper, and members of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy, thank-you for the opportunity to testify about this timely and consequential iss more PR

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Holds a Press Availability at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore * SECRETARY HEGSETH: Well, thank you all very much for being here. Thank you for your patience. It's been a long couple of days, but productive couple of days. I mean, I think what you see is that America is a global superpower with global obligations, and President Trump is laser focused on a great deal, and Iran has the patience to see it through in historic fashi more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 28 -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following Q&A on May 27, 2026, involving Biomed Professor Emeritus Jean Patterson: * * * Hantavirus in the Headlines: The Science Behind the Viral Threat Hantavirus - which is carried naturally by rodents and can cause severe disease in humans - made headlines around the world following an outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius in April 2026. Rare and unpredictable, the Andes strain is one of the few hantaviruses capable of limited person-to-person transmission more PR