WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * DEI being reframed locally in red Georgia: 'Not doing anything differently' Many people assume in a red state like Georgia they wouldn't have to worry about covert Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. But that's not the case, and as Accuracy in Media's undercover journalist found out, these programs are actually flourishing across the state. Starting with the Athens-Clarke County unified government, AIM's investigator discovered. "Yes, DEI is under a lot of s more PR

NEW YORK, July 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Ahead of House Hearing Attacking Diversity in Admissions, LDF Stands with Medical Schools Working to Diversify Profession * Ahead of tomorrow's hearing in the House Education and Workforce Committee, "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools," Legal Defense Fund (LDF) Director of Policy Demetria McCain issued the following statement: "At a time when Black people continue to suffer disprop more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by Michael Shires, vice chair of Education Opportunity and Higher Education Policy and senior policy officer: * * * DEI has Devastated America's Colleges and Universities Just a few days ago, we celebrated America's 250th birthday, and the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. This proclamation launched America on a path to freedom, opportunity, and prosperity unrivaled in human history. The central premise of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The ANCSA Regional Association, Anchorage, representing the 12 Alaska Native regional corporations created under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council urging the exclusion of ANCSA-mandated shareholder and community programs from the scope of Executive Order 14398's contracting requirements. ARA argues that the proposed information collection and FAR clause designed to identify racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and incl more ST

LONDON, England, July 15 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following letter on July 13, 2026: * * * China: Ethnic Unity Law is an attack on communities, including in the diaspora We, the undersigned Hong Kong diaspora and civil society organisations, together with allied groups around the world, jointly condemn the People's Republic of China's (PRC) Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress ('the EUPL'), which took effect on 1 July 2026. The EUPL seeks to construct a singular more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong filed a second lawsuit with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Blasts Democrats for Blocking the National Defense Authorization Act * "By voting against the National Defense Authorization Act, Democrats are disrespecting American troops. Democrats are undermining American security. Democrats are jeopardizing American strength." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today blasted Democrats for blocking consideration of the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Senator B more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Docket No. ED-2026-OESE-0958: Rescinding the Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Dear Secretary McMahon: Founded in 2021, Citizens Defending Freedom (CDF) is a nonprofit public policy organization dedicated to equipping and empowering ci more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes to Counter Adversaries, Reinforce Security, and Advance America First Diplomacy * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation acts to maintain robust funding for our allies, counters our adversaries, and supports Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Randolph S Marshall, professor of neurology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing firm opposition to the agency's proposed regulation. The proposed rule, which seeks to elevate the Uniform Guidance from government-wide guidance to binding federal regulation, has raised concerns about its potential impact on the federal research ecosystem, particularly due to provisions involving political pre-issuance review, discreti more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview -- Week of July 13, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Tuesday, July 14, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will hold a budget hearing on the Supreme Court of the United States. On Tuesday, July 14, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will hold an oversight hearing on more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gabe Evans Votes to Advance America First Foreign Policy and Strengthen National Security * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Gabe Evans voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, legislation that prioritizes America's security, strengthens our alliances, confronts adversaries like Communist China and Iran, combats the flow of fentanyl into the United States, and e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Support National Security and America First Foreign Policy Priorities * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that funds our nation's diplomatic and national security priorities while restoring accountability to how Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds Passage of FY2027 National Security and State Department Appropriations Bill, Secures Key Wins to Protect Persecuted Christians and Advance America First Priorities * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore applauded House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Act, legislation that advances President Trump's America First f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Op-Ed: CHIPS Act Will Help America Win the AI Race with China * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News sounding the alarm on the AI and semiconductor manufacturing race with China that will determine who controls the future of the world and highlighting the success of his CHIPS for America Act, legislation he authored with Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) that was funded through the CHIPS and Science more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch: * * * The Trade Transparency Challenge Credit for this week's column idea goes to loyal reader Chad Henry, who told me about the innovations in trade recordkeeping that I will be mentioning. Back in antediluvian days, trade recordkeeping was not complicated. Items arrived by ship at ports of entry or at land border entry points by truck or rail, where the goods and their accompanying documentati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, posted the following news release on July 13, 2026: * * * Democratic Members Demand Withdrawal of OMB's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Condemn Attacks on Scientific Community Today, Science Democrats submitted a public comment to the docket of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed revisions to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. OMB's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is far-reaching and would have more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Introduces Resolution Recognizing Importance of Diversity in Federally Funded Health Research * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced a resolution recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in federally funded health research to advance scientific excellence, and ensure equitable outcomes for patients in the United States. "Medical research should be guided by science, not politics. If we want to d more PR

NEW YORK, July 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * EU Should End Abusive Migration Cooperation with Libyan Authorities * (Brussels, July 17, 2026) - EU institutions and member states should end their cooperation with Libyan authorities for migration control, 31 groups including Human Rights watch said today in a joint statement. The following is their statement: 31 ORGANISATIONS CALL ON THE EU TO URGENTLY END ABUSIVE MIGRATION COOPERATION WITH LIBYAN AUTHORITIES 31 civil society organisati more PR

NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 44 Candidates Across 20 States * Endorsements Across AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, TX, and VA Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers runni more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel: Trump and Republicans Are Making America Less Secure * Today, Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), released the following statement after voting against House Republicans' Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill. "This bill should have been our moment to s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger Supports FY27 Funding to Strengthen National Security and Counter Adversaries * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) today voted to advance the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that delivers on President Trump's America First agenda by cutting waste, countering adversaries such as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and ending the Biden-era woke more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following testimony by Elizabeth Ginexi, health research scientist and former scientific program official at the National Institutes of Health, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Mind Control and Accountability: Uncovering the Truth of the CIA's MKULTRA Project": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Recommendations * Restore and bolster the outputs of first-level peer review at NIH wherein expert p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following testimony by Elizabeth Ginexi, health research scientist and former scientific program official at the National Institutes of Health, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Mind Control and Accountability: Uncovering the Truth of the CIA's MKULTRA Project": * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) Three policy changes on foreign subawards in rapid succession, with no scientific rationale. The disr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg Holds Hearing on DEI's Impact on Medical Schools Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled, "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools": "Last August, the Education and Workforce Committee opened investigations into the th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 14, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, today the full Committee is holding a hearing titled by my colleagues, 'Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools.' The three schools appearing before the Committee today were initially asked to r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Diaz-Balart's National Security Bill, which Builds on Historic Elimination of Wasteful Spending * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, issued the following statement after the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * House Passes H.R. 8595: Countering Adversaries, Reinforcing Security, and Advancing America First Diplomacy Today, the House of Representatives met to consider H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027. The measure was approved by a vote of 217-209. National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairma more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Fights Back Against Republican Attacks to Equity, Delivers Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee Task Force Hearing on "Combatting DEI in American Institutions" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the House Oversight Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in public institutions. As the top Democrat on the Task more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Targets Anti-Trust Proxy Giants for Pushing Woke DEI and Green New Scam Policies * WASHINGTON - A new story from The Daily Signal highlights Rep. Ronny Jackson's (TX-13) work to hold two dominant proxy advisor firms accountable for using their market power to force American companies to implement their woke political agendas. This comes as Rep. Jackson sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Federal Trad more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Tuli Mukhopadhyay, professor of biology at Indiana University, Bloomington, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the proposed rule issued by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget aiming to convert the Uniform Guidance for federal financial assistance into binding regulations. The letter highlights multiple provisions that could adversely affect federal research funding and administration. The letter critiques the proposed political pre-issuance review, cautioning that it could undermine the i more ST

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Fortify Rights, a team of human rights defenders, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement by Hong Kong Diaspora Condemning Beijing's Ethnic Unity Law and Its Assault on Communities in China and Beyond * 13 July 2026 We, the undersigned Hong Kong diaspora and civil society organisations, together with allied groups around the world, jointly condemn the People's Republic of China's (PRC) Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress ("the EUPL"), which took effect on 1 July more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 13 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Latest Winthrop Poll Results in Partnership with YouGov * HIGHLIGHTS * Residents around the country were asked about the president's approval rating, the economy, the conflict with Iran, foreign policy, immigration, inflation and affordability, declaring America a Christian nation, whether being a Christian is important to being an American, trust in the institutions of American democracy, and the Jeffrey Epstein files, among other topics. * You more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Liberty in Action: What 90% of Americans Agree On * The Goldwater Institute has long fought for patients' freedom to access lifesaving treatments without government bureaucrats standing in their way. Now, a new Goldwater survey shows that Americans nationwide are overwhelmingly with us-90% of respondents agree it's important for patients with terminal illnesses or rare diseases to access cutting-edge treatments, even if they haven't y more PR

CLINTON, Mississippi, July 17 -- Mississippi Christian University posted the following news: * * * MC Student Government Association taps White for 2025-26 Faculty of the Year Award * Literature is more than a collection of written works to Daniel White; it's a way to gain an appreciation for people and places that may otherwise be inaccessible. "Literature enriches your ability to reach out and get to know a place and a people intimately, without ever having personally visited them," said White, associate professor of English and Philoso more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants Attorney General Anthony G. Brown filed a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate these grants at the end of July, which  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Blasts GOP Anti-Woman Agenda, Attacks on DEIA * "So, until we are able to codify gender equality in the Constitution, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies have supported women in every aspect of their lives." Video (YouTube) WASHINGTON - During a House Oversight Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses hearing, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) blasted Trump and Republicans for more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Urges Federal Reserve Chair Warsh to Address Black Workers' Unemployment Crisis, Uphold Maximum Employment Mandate * "Now, the Federal Reserve semiannual report highlights that Black people have continued to have higher unemployment rates and lower wages than white workers." "This is a problem. Now, it's a problem for Black workers. It's a problem for the Black family. But really, it's a problem for everyone." Pressley Has Repeatedly  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: HILL VOTES TO STRENGTHEN AMERICAN DIPLOMACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ABROAD * Today, Rep. French Hill (AR-02) voted for H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, which passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 217-209. The bill strengthens American diplomacy and national security abroad, cuts foreign aid and counters our adversaries while supporting key allies, and supports education p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks on the FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, delivered opening remarks while leading debate on the House floor in support for the FY2027 National Security, Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Leads Letter Supporting Trump Administration's Investigation into Proxy Advisor Industry * Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) sent a letter to Chairman Ferguson of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Acting Attorney General Blanche of the Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting information on their continued investigations into politically-motivated proxy advisor firms. The letter comes following President Trump's signing of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Carter, Budzinski Lead 125 Lawmakers in Opposing Trump Administration's Extreme Federal Grantmaking Proposed Rule * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) recently sent a letter to Director Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule to overhaul how federal grants are awarded and administered, impactin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Diaz-Balart, Cole on H.R. 8595: Safety, Security, and Strategic Strength Today, House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Pro more PR

DERBY, England, July 13 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars posted the following news release: * * * ROLLS-ROYCE RETURNS TO SAINT-TROPEZ FOR AN EXTENDED SUMMER SEASON AT CELEBRATED ADDRESSES * * Clients welcomed back to Saint-Tropez for the summer season, with the experience continuing until 31 July * Sixteen Bespoke motor cars presented across four venues that define Riviera glamour: La Reserve Ramatuelle, Airelles Chateau de la Messardiere, Airelles Pan Dei Palais and Nikki Beach * Black Badge Spectre Series II, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, issued the following floor remarks on July 15, 2026, during a debate on the fiscal 2027 funding bill: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chair, and let me just start expressing my extreme respect for my chairman, Mr. Diaz Balart, our subcommittee, and the staff. With that said, Mr. Chair, I rise today in opposition to the Republican Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Relate more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Responsibly Funding the America First Agenda Implementing an America First foreign policy agenda has bolstered freedom and security under the leadership of President Trump. At its core, an America First agenda strengthens national security while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. The FY27 National Securi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of July 13, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Responsibly Funding the America First Agenda Implementing an America First foreign policy agenda has bolstered freedom and security under the leadership of President Trump. At its core, an America First agenda strengthens national security while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. The FY27 National Secur more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of July 13, 2026 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Responsibly Funding the America First Agenda Implementing an America First foreign policy agenda has bolstered freedom and security under the leadership of President Trump. At its core, an America First agenda strengthens national security while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. The FY27 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Bruce R. Troen, professor of internal medicine and chief of the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, has expressed opposition in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding its proposed rule revising federal financial assistance regulations. The letter criticizes key provisions in the rule that would alter how federal research grants are awarded, managed, and terminated, warning of adverse impacts on biomedical research and workforce development.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Andy Vaughan, associate professor of biomedical sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget raising concerns over proposed amendments to the guidance for federal financial assistance. According to the letter, multiple provisions, including sections 200.205, 200.300, and 200.340, threaten to diminish the valued peer review process by introducing political appointees into grant review decisions and allowing  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Douglas J. Epstein, professor of genetics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing a proposed rule revising federal financial assistance regulations. The letter highlights potential risks to federally funded biomedical research programs, particularly those supported by the National Institutes of Health. The professor emphasizes that the proposed requirement for pre-issuance review of discretionary awards  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Paula Fomby, professor of sociology and demography at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has voiced opposition in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed changes to regulations governing federal financial assistance. The letter outlines numerous concerns about how the proposed rules could compromise the integrity of federally funded scientific research. The correspondent cautions against a provision allowing senior political appointees to conduct reviews of individual  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Pass America First National Security Funding Bill * Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 8595, the Fiscal year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. "This legislation rejects the Washington presumption that nothing can be cut from the budget in order to fund our nation's priorities without inc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Law Enforcement Leaders Across America Support Todd Blanche for Attorney General President Donald J. Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, has secured strong endorsements from a powerful coalition of law enforcement organizations, state attorneys general, and public officials nationwide. A veteran prosecutor and defense attorney, Mr. Blanche has already delivered clear results as Deputy Attorney General and Acting Attorney General. He has aggressively tar more PR