SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * After Pulte, Rs & Ds Demand FISA Reform While Warner Gaslights Warner's Continued Collaboration with Trump Threatens Democracy  Washington, D.C. - After Bill Pulte's appointment, Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) has conspicuously failed to join the chorus of Democrats and Republicans calling for reforms to FISA that would protect privacy and democracy itself. Pulte's history of weapon more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by Energy and Environmental Policy Director Shuting Pomerleau: * * * Virginia Rejoining RGGI: Navigating the Electricity Market and the AI Data Center Boom Executive Summary * In July 2026, Virginia is set to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), which sets a total carbon dioxide emissions cap for the electricity market; the change was made in a rushed manner, exacerbating a host  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov more PR

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, June 4 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * Apple Under Fire: Congressional Labor Caucus Calls for NLRB Investigation into Tech Giant's Treatment of Unionized Towson Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2026 -Apple (AAPL) continues to feel national political heat even as the tech giant's stock has risen nearly 15% in 2026. Fifty-four members of the Congressional Labor more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Arianna D. Edinbugh '28: Leadership and connection at national conference * Animal science major Arianna D. Edinbugh '28 from Columbia, Maryland, was among seven students who traveled to Dallas to represent the college at the MANRRS 40th Annual Training Conference and Career Expo in April. The National Society of MANRRS, formerly called the National Society of Minoriti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * CAIR Condemns Anti-Muslim Rhetoric at Hearing for Proposed New Mexico Mosque The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned anti-Muslim rhetoric and hostility reportedly directed at supporters of a proposed mosque in New Mexico during a public hearing on the project. According to local r more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 4 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers USA Ranks 101 Baker Donelson Attorneys in 2026 Edition The recently released 2026 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded directory of America's leading lawyers for business, ranked 101 attorneys from Baker Donelson as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Additionally, the Firm received national rankings for Construction, Healthcare, Gaming & Licensing, and Transportatio more PR

YONKERS, New York, June 5 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports statement on the signing of Connecticut's surveillance pricing bill into law Hartford, CT - Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed HB 5563 into law today, making Connecticut the second state in the nation to enact legislation aimed at curbing personalized pricing. Personalized pricing, also known as surveillance pricing, occurs when companies use consumers' personal data, su more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSxrep) -- The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services issued the following news release: * * * Washington Metro's Unemployment Rate at 5.1 percent The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported today that the preliminary April job estimates show an increase of 3,900 jobs for a total of 1,089,700 jobs in the Washington, DC-MD Metropolitan Division. The private sector increased by 4,600 jobs, while the public sector decreased by more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 5 -- Davenport University issued the following news: * * * Davenport's Business Professionals of America students earn National Recognition at Leadership Conference Leslie Kinnee, DU Communications Students from Davenport University's Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter are showing the nation who's boss. They recently returned from the 2026 Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference with an impressive list of wins, including 10 f more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorneys and Practices Recognized in 2026 Chambers Guides Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in three Chambers and Partners regional guides of "leading lawyers for business" for 2026: Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific. Chambers USA Practice Areas Honored Nationwide Bankruptcy/Restructuring: Highly Regarded Cannabis Cons more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Energy Department to Invest $350 Million to Build, Modernize, and Restart Coal Plants The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of four coal modernization and reliability projects to strengthen coal-based generation, grid reliability, and strategic energy infrastructure. The selected projects will expand and reinvigorate America's coal fleet through targeted upg more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks 500 Days of Trump Administration with Another 100 Top Environmental Actions * Administrator Zeldin Highlights Another Tranche of Environmental Victories as EPA Continues Powering the Great American Comeback WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced 100 additional pro-environmental actions completed since the Trump EPA's one-yea more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Extension Outreach Guides Rootstock Selection and Tree Decline Diagnosis * Winter freeze events can damage apple tree vascular tissues, leading to decline, reduced productivity, and economic loss. Growers have reported unexplained tree weakening but often lack clear guidance on how rootstock cold hardiness contributes to these issues. Research-based information is need more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The report 'FERC Order 2222 & DER Policy and Implementation Report' was issued in May 2025 by the FERC2222.org/CUSLN policy tracker team, though the authors are not listed in the text provided. It summarizes recent developments in distributed energy resource policy, virtual power plants, and FERC Order 2222 implementation. The report says PJM received approval for its third compliance filing on May 1, 2025, including a proposed delay of Order 2222 implementation  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Gov. Hochul Must Sign One-Year AI/Crypto Data Center Moratorium Passed by Legislature "Hochul has an opportunity to demonstrate concern for affordability and listen to public opinion rather than corporate lobbyists." - Today the New York state legislature will almost certainly pass legislation to enact a one-year moratorium on the construction of new hyperscale data centers. If signed by  more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 4 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Graduating Students Inducted into Honor Societies * Galloway, N.J. -Toward the end of the 2025-26 academic year, graduating students were honored for their achievements in academic programs and student organizations, as well as inducted into honor societies, before Commencement ceremonies in the Sports Center and Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Below is a collection of some of those ceremonies and recognitions: more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has issued a final order classifying a real-time ultrasound anatomy visualization and labeling device used in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia as a Class II medical device with special controls. The action, effective June 1, 2026, codifies regulatory requirements for the device and establishes safety and performance standards that manufacturers must meet before marketing similar produ more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * House Dem Leadership Shamefully Opposes Lebanon Resolution On Thursday, House Democratic leadership formally opposed Rep. Rashida Tlaib's (D-MI) Lebanon war powers resolution. The resolution would limit the Trump administration's ability to participate in Israel's war in Lebanon. The following is a statement from Demand Progress Senior Policy Advisor Cavan Kharrazian : "Democ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 3, 2026, at a Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade hearing on the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act: * * * When it comes to data privacy, it is clear what Americans need. They need a national privacy law that puts the focus on companies to collect and use data responsibly. T more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Why Would We Take Todd Blanche's Word For It? Blanche's Half-hearted Backpedal on Slush Fund Payments Won't Prevent Administration Payments to J6 Cop Beaters and Convicted Criminals Blanche Is Openly Refusing to Rescind His Lifetime Mega Pardon for Trump, His Family and Their Shady Businesses - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Delivering for Farmers and Rural America * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration, praised House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture Appropriations Act. Statement from Congressman Harris: "America's farmer more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on Trump's Executive Order to Eliminate Key Civil-Service Protections for Federal Employees Under Schedule F * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate key civil-service protections for over 8,000 federal employees, making them vulnerable to removal at the President's whi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news: * * * New framework offers fresh insights into autism risk factors The study from researchers at Johns Hopkins and Kaiser Permanente offers improved understanding of how genetics and environment contribute to autism risk By Devon Renwick A new statistical framework developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Kaiser  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 5 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * A Multi-Year Research Collaboration Explores Air Quality at the Baltimore Museum of Art Long-term monitoring and targeted studies are helping researchers understand how museum operations affect the indoor environment surrounding art and artifacts. - A research project at the Baltimore Museum of Art has revealed how exhibit construction can significantly alter t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Approve Disaster Designation for Maryland Counties Impacted by Destructive April Freeze * Today, the full Maryland Congressional Delegation - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (al more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 5 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * McDonald Hopkins recognized in Chambers USA 2026 rankings McDonald Hopkins is pleased to announce that 23 attorneys and 10 practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned two new attorney rankings and three new practice area rankings this year, reflecting the continued growth of its nationally recognized practices and commitment to delivering exceptional more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA's 2026 Leading Lawyers Guide Chambers and Partners recognized McGuireWoods lawyers 171 times and firm practice areas 88 times in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide. The firm earned 27 nationwide practice rankings, including Band 1 rankings - Chambers' highest - in Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), Public Finance and Bankruptcy/R more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 4 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * N.C. A&T Journalism Faculty Leader Selected for 2026 Scripps Howard Leadership Academy * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 4, 2026) - A senior faculty leader at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has been selected for the 2026 cohort of The Scripps Howard Leadership Academy at Syracuse University, a weeklong immersive training program designed to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large -- And Counting: DOL OIG Locks Up Fraudsters from Maryland to Michigan, Driving Real Results for Americans This week, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG) punished fraudsters ranging from famous rappers to state employees for exploiting programs intended to support unemployed American workers. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NSWC Indian Head Division Hits Milestone with First-Ever Mk 70 Solid Rocket Motor Cast * Indian Head, Md. - Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) recently cast its first-ever regrained Mk 70 solid rocket motor (SRM) in the command's manufacturing facilities in Indian Head, Maryland. This effort represents a major milestone in NSWC IHD becoming the Department of War's (DoW) second sourc more PR

PASADENA, California, June 4 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons Accelerates Mission Success With Advanced AI * Key Takeaways * Parsons is a proven AI leader with 20+ years of operational experience. * Parsons delivers scalable, real-world AI applications across national security and infrastructure. * AI-enabled solutions such as autonomous cyber, counter-U more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the report 'Policy and Cost Allocation Considerations for Large Electric Load Interconnections: Emerging Policy Trends in Rate Structures, Interconnection, and Cost Impacts on Other System Users,' authored by Erik Anderson, Prathit Dave, Adrienne Rackley, and Devyn Powell, in September 2025; the report number is PNNL-38455. The white paper says U.S. load growth from data centers has tripled over the past decade and may more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Unveils Legislative Package to Kill Blanche's 'Super Pardon' for Trump, Trump Family and Their Businesses Raskin's Plan Also Shuts Down Taxpayer-Funded Payouts for Criminal MAGA Allies but Gives All Americans the Right to Go to Court When the Government Violates Their Rights - Amid growing bipartisan outrage over more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 2, 2026 Mr. Bill Alexander Chief Executive Officer National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund 444 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Dear Mr. Alexander: I am writing to respectfully urge you to add the late law enforcement officers Howard Lieben more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mfume, Krishnamoorthi Demand Answers from Postmaster General on Potential Political Interference in Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) led a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner seeking answers about whether the United States P more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 3 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Right Wing Rag Calls Maryland Republican Party A "National Embarrassment" * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Today, conservative commentator and self proclaimed Republican Torrey Snow called the Maryland Republican Party a "national embarrassment," and noted they are "not a collection of values-oriented champions fighting to improve the quality of life for Maryland residents." "Torrey Snow said it best today: the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on June 4, 2026, with Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, and Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland: * * * Shaheen, Kaine, Van Hollen Statement on State Department's Politicization of the Civil Service Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) issued the foll more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, today announced that 66 attorneys from the firm received the distinguished honor of being recognized for legal excellence and client service by Chambers USA 2026. Several of the firm's practice areas also earned high rankings. Chambers is one of the mos more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Startups selected to advance cardiovascular health innovation * DALLAS, June 4, 2026 -Eight companies have been selected to participate in the American Heart Association(r) Heart and Brain Health Accelerator, a specialty track within the 2026 MedTech Innovator(r) (MTI) Accelerator. The track is designed to advance novel medical or digital health technologies aligned with t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee * Washington, D.C. - HR 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, authored by Congressman McClintock, next goes to the House floor. Congressman McClintock delivered remarks in support of the legislation during the Judiciary Committee hearing: Statement on HR 175 V more PR

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, June 4 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground tests containerized missile launcher * U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) recently conducted a rapid test of the GRIZZLY vertical launcher for use with the AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM). The test follows on previous institutional knowledge testing the launcher's use with the Hellfire missile. "The primary objective was to supp more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, June 4 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Lighting the Fire * Dr. Wendy Morrison's award-winning approach to teaching Adjunct Professor Wendy Morrison, PhD, encourages students to come to their own conclusions about economic theories and policies. Adjunct Professor Wendy Morrison, PhD, teaches economics the way a good economist thinks-by asking the right questions, challenging assumptions, and encouraging learners to develop th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Pickleball Paddles The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pickleball paddles. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOL more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections Federal data privacy law should not preempt Virginia's strong privacy laws - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE D more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Budd, Warnock, Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Regulatory Risks for Companies to Sell Public Shares & Strengthen U.S. Financial Markets * Today, U.S. Senator Chirs Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and several of their colleagues in introducing the Encouraging Public Offerings Act to limit regulatory risk t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Warner, Kaine Raise Concerns Over Blanket Pause On Immigration Decisions Based On National Origin * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) and Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) raised concerns over the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) blanket pause on the adjudication of immigration applications for foreign natio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Attorneys and Practices Earn Top Rankings in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Chambers USA has released its 2026 list of law firm practice group and attorney rankings for the United States. Venable continues to receive high marks nationally and locally with 98 attorneys and 33 practice groups ranked. Additionally, three new practice groups were added to this year's list, including Litigation: General Commercial more PR

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, June 4 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * West Desert Test Center Celebrates Completion of JPM CBRN Protection's Desert Tempest Event * Since August 2021, the West Desert Test Center (WDTC) has served as a critical engine for modernization, partnering with Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (JPM CBRN) Protection on the Desert Phantom and Desert Tempest initiatives. With the su more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 4 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Rare Mexican caimans are declining fast A rare subspecies of caiman is rapidly declining in the northernmost part of its range in southern Mexico. The quick drop should prompt a listing change for the species under international regulations, said Giovany Gonzalez-Desales, a PhD student at the Autonomous University of Chiapas. "The populations have been diminishing signi more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 5 -- World Relief issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * World Relief Announces Launch of New Local NGO in Rwanda, Celebrates the Legacy of World Relief Rwanda Mature local organization launching out of 82-year-old global evangelical humanitarian organization - Today, World Relief announced the creation of a new, independent Christian NGO in Rwanda, birthed out of World Relief Rwanda: Murika Development Partners. Led by a fully local leadership te more PR