WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Attorneys general in 13 states submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing objections to the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking entitled "Zero-Based Regulating." The letter challenges DOE's proposal to add conditional sunset dates to regulations across 28 parts of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations pursuant to Executive Order No. 14270, issued on April 9, 2025, which directs agencies to include expiration provisions in specific energy-related regulations. The letter argue t more ST

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * ADL's Task Force on Middle East Minorities Statement on the Islamic Republic of Iran's Assault on Protestant Churches The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Task Force on Middle East Minorities issued the following statement condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran's escalating campaign against Iran's Protestant Christian communiti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * No Conservative Support for Bernie Moreno's Giant Tax Increase A week after its unveiling with Elizabeth Warren, no elected or unelected conservative has endorsed Bernie Moreno's $3 trillion tax increase which would impose a 56% all-in rate on Ohio small businesses and kill 1.8 million jobs nationwide. In fact the conservative opposition to the tax hike is broad and deep. Let's review who does support the Moreno tax increase. Supporting the Moreno tax inc more PR

LONDON, England, July 4 -- The International Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Catherine Amirfar wins 2026 IBA Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award Catherine Amirfar is announced as the winner of the 2026 International Bar Association (IBA) Outstanding International Woman Lawyer Award. The Award recognises women who have shown exceptional professional excellence and have made a significant contribution to the advancement of women within the legal profession. Awardees exemplify integrity, leadership and commitme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would establish an integrated, commonsense  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Consumer Reports, Yonkers, New York, has submitted comments to the Consumer Product Safety Commission addressing the issue of counterfeit certification markings on consumer products. The public comment letter, from Gabe Knight, Senior Safety Policy Analyst, responds to the commission's May 6, 2026, request for information aimed at understanding and combating misleading safety certification claims amidst a rising tide of counterfeit use especially prevalent in online marketplaces. CR emphasized that product certification more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49019) on July 2, 2026, entitled "Democracy and Human Rights Promotion in the Trump Administration's Foreign Policy: In Brief" by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber: * * * Contents Background ... 1 Change in Prioritization of Democracy and Human Rights Promotion Abroad ... 2 Emphasis on Ideological and Political Priorities ... 6 Congressional Response ... 9 Options for Congress ... 10 Contacts Author Information ... 12 * * *  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, New York, has criticized the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for an interim final rule revising the definition of "unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance" under federal gun laws. The rule changes, released in January 2026, have sparked concern over public safety risks and procedural issues related to regulatory implementation. The letter, from Justin Wagner, Senior Vice President for Law and Policy, ATF highlights alarm more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed expanded inspections of Airbus helicopters after investigators linked paint on lock-washers to main rotor servo-control torque loss. The proposed rule would supersede Airworthiness Directive 2025-13-09 and apply to all Airbus Helicopters Model AS-365N2, AS 365 N3, EC 155B, EC155B1, SA-365N and SA-365N1 helicopters. It would retain existing inspection requirements while adding repetitive inspections of main rotor servo-control nut to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides funding for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) for fiscal years 2025 through 2031, and, as a result, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is issuing this rule to establish OCCSP for 2025 and future program years. The rule specifies the eligibility criteria and payment calculation for OCCSP, which are consistent with how CCC h more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11445) on July 2, 2026, by legislative attorney Dorothy C. Kafka: * * * Food Additives and GRAS Substances: A Legal Framework Over the past few decades, the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) regulation of food additives has provoked debate. In general, food additives, which include substances such as spices, emulsifiers, and preservatives, are added to foods to improve taste, texture, shelf life, or for other reasons more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 4 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Former Richmond Henrico Health District Director Takes on a New Leadership Role at the Virginia Department of Health Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced that Elaine Perry, M.D., former director of the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) and Central Region health director, is the new Deputy Commissioner for Community Health Services. She succeeds Susan Fischer Davis, M.D., who is retiring after more PR

WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Friends of Animals, a non-profit international advocacy organization based in New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service opposing a proposed rule to expand hunting and sport fishing across 111 units of the National Wildlife Refuge System for 2026-2027. The organization warns that the proposal contradicts the conservation mission of the NWRS and could jeopardize numerous wildlife species and their habitats. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service oversees the more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans' Disastrous Health Care Agenda Leaves Millions of Americans Without Coverage One Year After Trump's Big Ugly Bill Cut $1 Trillion in Funding From Medicaid And The Affordable Care Act, One in Four Americans Have Dropped Their Marketplace Coverage - House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: CBP, ICE, GAO Highlight OBBBA, Secure America Act Funding and Outline Northern Border Security Challenges This week, the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence convened a joint hearing to examine the unique security challenges posed by the Northern border, including its vast geography, remote terrain, and longstanding gaps in pers more PR

LEEDS, England, July 3 -- Leeds Beckett University posted the following news: * * * Leeds Beckett professor's experimental book shortlisted for three publishing awards * My Works, Ye Might y, published by Athabasca University Press, has been nominated for Trade Non-Fiction Book of the Year, Book Cover Design of the Year and Book Design of the Year. Professor Bok, who teaches Fine Art in Leeds Beckett's Leeds School of Arts and is a member of the Leeds Arts Research Centre (LARC), is internationally recognised for his pioneering work in ex more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 4 (TNSjou) -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Living Fossils and Symbols of Resilience: DNR Scientists Monitor Horseshoe Crabs After Population Recovery in the Region A recent study found that horseshoe crabs have bounced back since population declines in 1990s - Under the vibrant lights of the Ocean City boardwalk Ferris wheel and Slingshot ride, prehistoric animals scuttled onto the shore of a quiet beach by the thousands. While the setting has changed, horseshoe cr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11446) on July 2, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith: * * * Mullin v. Doe: Supreme Court Allows Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti and Syria On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court in Mullin v. Doe held that Congress statutorily barred judicial review of all non-constitutional claims related to a decision by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate a country's Tempora more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * First-In-Nation Regulations proposed to Help Stop PFAS at Landfills From Entering Waterways Funding Available to Support Local Implementation Proposal Builds on New York's Action to Protect New Yorkers and their Environment from Emerging Contaminants Public Comments Accepted until Sept. 9 - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced proposed rules that woul more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release: * * * Comments Sought Regarding PSEG LI's Utility 2.0 Update Plan Submitted for Department Review and Recommendation - The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) is seeking public comment on PSEG Long Island's (PSEG LI) Utility 2.0 Long Range Plan annual update, which includes its Building Efficiency and Electrification (BEE) plan. The Department's review will reflect its mandate under the Climate Leadersh more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, posted the following news: * * * One Year Later: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Helped Secure America Nearly one year after President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, the homeland is more secure and American communities are safer. Over the last year, House Committee on Homeland Security and congressional Republicans have worked to ensure federal, state, and local law enforcement have the resources needed to protect more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 4 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Plaid Announces Collaboration with The Jed Foundation (JED) to Advance Mental Health Education Louisville, Kentucky & New York City - Plaid, a leading provider of educational programming and learning solutions for student leaders and campus communities, is proud to announce that The Jed Foundation (JED) will provide expert consultation services to update the Plaid Tightrope Online Safety and Risk Management Course. JED is a leading nonprofit that pro more PR

NEW YORK, July 5 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa, where IRC works with UNHCR on supporting newly arrived people fleeing conflict and disaster * Lampedusa, Italy, July 5, 2026 - On a symbolic day that underscores the importance of continued support for people fleeing conflict and disaster, and as global displacement remains at historic highs, Pope Leo XIV meets asylum seekers on Lampedusa, an island that has become a tragic symbol of migrat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * President, Vice President Address Nation in Celebration of America's 250th Birthday * Summer storms in the nation's capital canceled some of what had been planned for the evening as part of the "Salute to America," a celebration on the National Mall to commemorate America's 250th birthday. Despite the rain, President Donald J. Trump still addressed the nation. "For two and a half centuries, our American republic has stood as the crowning achievement of human more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Requested Medical Aid Bound for Venezuela to Support Health Needs, Post Earthquake * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 514 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 22 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 17.1 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare and chronic diseases, respiratory and mental health medicat more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news on July 2, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $500,000 to Purchase and Process Erie-Area Grapes, Provide Fresh Juice to Local Foodbanks through Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System Emergency purchase from Erie-area grape growers harmed by sudden contract cancellations in March 2026 will support farmers and feed families. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania is stepping up for grape growers in crisis, using p more PR

AKWESASNE, New York, July 4 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: * * * Tribe Swears in Elected Officials at the 2026 Swearing-In Ceremony AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe welcomed back Chief Michael Conners and Sub-Chief Agnes "Sweets" Jacobs for consecutive terms, and newly elected Traffic Court Judge 2 Lillian Benedict Barton at the 2026 Tribal Swearing-In Ceremony hosted at the Ionkwakiohkwaro:ron Tribal Administration Building. Chief Conners is celebrating his fo more PR