WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 70+ House Democrats Demand NPS Address Multimillion-Dollar Grant Backlog Delaying Trail Maintenance, Wildfire Prevention, and Critical Projects * Washington, D.C. - House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) led 70 House Democrats in demanding that the National Park Service (NPS) immediately address its reported backlog of 1,400 grant approvals, which has delayed more than $360 million more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * 70+ House Democrats Demand NPS Address Multimillion-Dollar Grant Backlog Delaying Trail Maintenance, Wildfire Prevention, and Critical Projects * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) and House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) led 70 House Democrats in demanding that the National Park Service (NPS) immediately address its reported backlog of 1,400 grant approvals, which has delayed more than $360 million in funding for critical  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AETC Makes History: Qualifies First Civilian T-7A Sim Instructors * By Benjamin Faske  * 19th Air Force Public Affairs Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas - Seven civilian simulator instructors (CSI) graduated from the T-7A Red Hawk Type 1 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) Simulator Instructor Training here June 3, becoming the first civilian cadre qualified on the new Ground Based Tr more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AETC Makes History: Qualifies First Civilian T-7A Sim Instructors * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Seven civilian simulator instructors graduated from the T-7A Red Hawk Type 1 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation Simulator Instructor Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 3, becoming the first civilian cadre qualified on the new Ground Based Training System in the Air Force. Robert more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell alongside a coalition of 11 states, the District of Columbia, and two local governments secured a court order requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement its lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule that strengthens national air ambient quality standards ( more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Ahead of Senate Floor Action, Pressley, Gillen Urge Senators to Extend TPS for Haitians, Protect Haitian and American Lives Senate Bill Follows Successful House Passage of Pressley's Discharge Petition to Extend TPS for Haitians - Today, ahead of Senate floor action to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, alongside Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), urged Se more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Allies unite for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury * DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - The 7th Munitions Squadron hosted service members from across the globe, including the U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Australian Air Force, for Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury, a large-scale munitions production exercise held at Dyess Air Force Base, June 22-25. Operating as an Air Force Global Strike Command Capabilities Exercise, Trident Fury  more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Amazon Literary Partnership Announces 2026 Grant Recipients * Amazon today announced the 2026 recipients of the Amazon Literary Partnership, providing $1 million in grants to 102 literary organizations across more than 25 states. Amazon believes in the power of words to transform lives, communities, and the world, and is honored to support these vital organizations that champion writers. This year's grants will support youth-focused wr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Calloway Bills: * * * New Mexico Republicans Call to Eliminate State Income Tax, Provide $2 Billion in Tax Relief For years, New Mexico has enjoyed record-breaking budget surpluses fueled by strong energy revenues. Yet despite overflowing state coffers, taxpayers continue to shoulder one of the largest tax burdens in the west while seeing little in return. Instead of settling for another temporary rebate check, New Mexico Republicans are now calling for someth more PR

IRVING, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Antenna TV Serves Up a Labor Day Marathon Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Alice * Honoring the hardest-working waitresses on television with an all-day tribute to the beloved sitcom CHICAGO, IL - This Labor Day, Antenna TV is tipping its apron to one of television's most iconic workplaces with a special 50 th Anniversary marathon of the beloved sitcom Alice, celebrating the hardworking waitres more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Army Contracting Support Enables Marine Operations Along Southern Border * Contracting officers assigned to the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Southern Border Contract Team provided contract support to Marines assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment supporting Operation Ardent Vanguard. The MICC Southern Border Contracting Team is part of the Forward Contracting Element - West, Theatre Contracting Center - Americas, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill, Secures Record Funding for Dyess Air Force Base for the Third Consecutive Year * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a record $160 million investment for Dyess Air Force Base - $40 million more than last year's record funding and the third consecutive year Arrington has sec more PR

BEEBE, Arkansas, July 21 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe issued the following news: * * * ASU-Beebe Invited to Return to Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program Expands to over 90 Schools * Year 8 Grant is Largest to Date, With More Than $3.3M Committed; Expands Internationally Arkansas State University-Beebe is proud to announce it has once again been asked to participate in the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). The initiative is supported by a generous more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 23 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * AT&T Delivers Strong Second-Quarter Results as Investment-Led Strategy Gains Momentum AT&T adds more than 1 million Advanced Connectivity customers, driven by year-over-year increases in net adds across fiber, fixed wireless, and postpaid phone subscribers The Company reiterates all consolidated full-year 2026 and multi-year financial guidance and multi-year capital return plans, with accelerated pace of share repurchases in 2026 - AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) reported strong  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * ATRA Backs Moody Bill to Make Staged Crashes a Federal Crime The American Tort Reform Association issued a statement of support for the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act, introduced today by U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), which would make it a federal crime to engineer a crash with a commercial motor vehicle. "Staged accident fraud is a brazen form of lawsuit abuse that endangers lives, drains pocketbooks, and rewards more PR

LONDON, England, July 22 -- Balfour Beatty, an infrastructure group, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Balfour Beatty appointed to deliver the Leeds Inner Ring Road Strategy Balfour Beatty today announces that it has been appointed by Leeds City Council as the sole contractor responsible for delivering the Leeds Inner Ring Road Strategy, a seven-year programme of maintenance, asset renewal and major structural improvements designed to safeguard one of the city's most critical transport arteries for decades to come.  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 23 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release: * * * Bell Training Academy Hits Milestone Flight Hours The Bell Training Academy (BTA) has accumulated over 240,000 flight hours as an industry leading helicopter trainer facility. - Farnborough International Airshow - Farnborough, U.K. Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced a new milestone of 240,000 flight hours for the Bell Training Academy (BTA), reflecting Bell's ongoing dedication to safety, capability an more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 21 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Biggs Institute at UT Health San Antonio to lead $2.5 million national, multi-site study on dementia with Lewy bodies Teaming with UF, UCSF and VCU to improve detection, bring hope - The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, has received a competitive $2.5 million award to launch and lead a national,  more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Natural Environmental Change Center supports student and faculty research on environmental change and solutions Grants prioritize environmental change research that involves collaboration in and across disciplines By Jennifer Micale As with any ecosystem, the research ecosystem involves a web of relationships that connect scientists across a variety of disciplines. As part of its mission, the Natural Environmental Change Center (NATCHANGE) issues gran more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Biotech Insights - Summer 2026 * By Sharon E. Crane, Ph.D. Martin Florman Paul Tobin Daniel S. Dubyak July 22, 2026 Welcome to Haynes Boone's Biotech Insights! This newsletter is your go-to resource for staying informed on the latest legal developments in biotechnology. Each edition will feature expert analysis of key topics impacting the biotechnology industry, a spotlight on one of our talented team members and details abo more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Partner Ian P. Faria Elected Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates * Bradley is pleased to announce that Houston partner Ian P. Faria was elected to the Texas Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). New members were voted into ABOTA at the National Board Meeting in Detroit, Michigan. ABOTA is a national invitation-only organization comprised of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedic more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 21 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Building Blackboard Together 2026 * Presentations explored learning technology, accessibility and online pedagogy as higher education adapts to an AI-enabled future University of Phoenix leaders shared insights on artificial intelligence, accessibility, online learning and student support at, Blackboard's flagship user conference, held July 13-15 in Dallas, Texas. The conference brought together educators, institutional leaders and industry exp more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Expands In-Person Customer Support in Downtown Evansville * Providing in-person support is one of many actions CenterPoint Energy is taking to strengthen customer service for its Hoosier customers. EVANSVILLE, Ind. - July 22, 2026 - Today, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen customer service, CenterPoint Energy Indiana announced the expansion of in-person support services at the CenterPoint Energy P more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy Ready to Respond to Impacts of Extreme Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms across the Greater Houston Area today, while Continuing to Prepare for potential impacts from now Tropical Storm Bertha * The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the region with temperatures expected to reach as high as 104 degrees and a heat indices up to 115 degrees Key actions CenterPoint Energy is taking inclu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Coalition Asks Federal Court to Enforce Landmark Ruling Blocking Unlawful SAVE System Plaintiffs in League of Women Voters v. US Department of Homeland Security are asking the US District Court of the District of Columbia to enforce its landmark June 22 judgment ordering the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system dismantled, after the Trump-Vance administration continued restoring portions of the unlawful system. Plaintiffs in th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Hits the Ground Running for CCAD * Congressman Gonzalez fights for military families and to boost the South Texas economy. Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27), which authorizes $1.14 trillion in discretionary funding for our national defense and an up to 7% pay ra more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Keith Self Introduces Bill to Strengthen Fiscal Discipline and Rein in the Federal Deficit * Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) introduced the Super Pay-As-You-Go Act, legislation that would significantly strengthen the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010. The bill would require new legislation that increases direct spending or reduces revenue to be offset by savings equal to at least twice its budgetary cost-a "2-for-1" standard that g more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Military Child Care and Expand Employment Opportunities for Military Spouses * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Military Spouse Employment and Child Care Readiness Act, legislation that would direct the Department of Defense to identify ways to strengthen the military child care workforce while creating meaningful employment opportunities for military spouses. "Supp more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Votes Against Watered-Down Republican Attempt at Stock Trading * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement in response to the watered down stock trading legislation put forth by Republicans: "Members of Congress should not engage in stock trading; I don't do it, never have, and support legislation to stop it. If Republicans were serious about ending insider trading that allows Members o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Conservation Groups Plan to Sue Trump Over Attempts to Eliminate Protections for Threatened Species & Favor Corporate Interests Instead of Science * Conservation groups notified the Trump administration of their plans to challenge two rulemakings weakening the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that were finalized today. One rule deprives newly listed threatened animal and plant species from automatically receiving protections from  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Cosponsors the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today cosponsored the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, which would mandate automatic 14-day appropriations at the same rate as the previous fiscal year to prevent the shutdown of government services and operations that lack appropriations while Congress negotiates a spending agreement for the new fiscal year. This bill would also place limitations on more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Secures Commitment from Trump Admin to Release PEPFAR Funds * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today voted to advance the nominations of Kari Lake to be Ambassador to Jamaica and Doug Mastriano to be Ambassador to Slovakia in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee after the administration gave him assurances that the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding that has already been appropriated by Congress will be obligated  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Urges Ambassador Greer to Push Mexico on Water Treaty Through USMCA Review Process * WASHINGTON - Today during the Senate Finance Committee's hearing on President Donald J. Trump's trade policy agenda with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) urged the Trump administration to push Mexico to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty through the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Blumenthal, Grassley, Durbin Bill to Lower Drug Costs Passes Senate Unanimously * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statements after their Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act, which would help lower drug prices by preventing bad actors in the pharmaceutical industry from deliberately abusing the patent system, passed the Senate unanimousl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES AGAINST DHS FUNDING WITH NO GUARDRAILS * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his 'no' vote on the GOP continuing resolution, which includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "Today, the House voted on a continuing resolution that includes funding for DHS, but it still doesn't put any real guardrails in place. And buried inside is a backdoor that lets more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Cotton prices rally as Texas growing conditions turn mixed * After two years of low prices, cotton prices rallied -though Texas growers' fortunes still depend heavily on where they farm, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. John Robinson, Ph.D., an AgriLife Extension economist-cotton and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics, said condit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard * The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled on Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the law and implement the strengthened health-based 2024 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, commonly known as soot. The court rejected EPA's arguments for slow-walking impl more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Data with purpose: H-E-B Community Innovation Scholars help nonprofits solve pressing community challenges * Architecture major Daniel Hernandez had pored over years of public housing move-out data, but it wasn't until he was standing inside an Opportunity Home San Antonio affordable housing community that the true scope of his work washed over him. During these site visits, the spreadsheets and data models gave way to the real-life families  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- Cerilliant Corp. has applied for registration as a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances, according to a notice issued by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. The application covers Schedule I and Schedule II substances that would be manufactured for internal use as intermediates and analytical reference standards for sale to customers. The DEA said registered bulk manufacturers of the affected controlled substances, along with applicants, may submit electronic comments or object more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "THAT'S SO MUCH MONEY" - Senate Democrats "Dominate" Second Quarter Fundraising, Outraising GOP Opponents "4 to 1" POLITICO Playbook: "The main takeaway from the FEC filings: Democrats continue to rake in cash across some of the most pivotal Senate races, outpacing their GOP counterparts several times over" National Journal's Kirk Bado: "Dem contenders outraised Republicans on average by 4 to 1 across the battlegrounds [...] Top 5 Q2 more PR

WACO, Texas, July 22 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Developing Game-Changing Wide Receivers Through Mindset and Purposeful Practice * At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Southwest Baptist University Wide Receivers Coach Donavan Newman shared the philosophy and teaching progression behind developing game-changing receivers. For Newman, becoming a game changer is not about statistics or highlight plays. It is about preparing every receiver to be ready when the biggest moment arrives.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * DHS and Department of Justice Announce Move to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted the Department of Justice (DOJ) with several recent denaturalization actions in U.S. district courts to revoke citizenship from 10 individuals accused of serious crimes, including sexual abuse o more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, July 21 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Diego Rodriguez named Luther College's director of student activities and leadership * Diego Rodriguez, director of student activities and leadership Luther College Dean of Students Julie Thornton announced that Diego Rodriguez has been named the college's director of student activities and leadership. "Diego brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in supporting students at a variety of higher education institutions, NASA and student affairs. His most r more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * DOJ Announces First FCPA Deferred Prosecution of 2026: Key Takeaways from Scoular's $10 Million Resolution * Key Takeaways: * DOJ's latest FCPA enforcement action involving The Scoular Company ("Scoular"), an Omaha-based agricultural supply chain company, targeted a years-long scheme to bribe Mexican officials to allow importation into Mexico of shipments of corn and other products. * The flow of some of the bribes from  more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi prepared for storms as the height of 2026 hurricane season approaches * Below-normal season expected, but customers urged to stay prepared JACKSON, Miss. - As the height of the hurricane season approaches, Entergy Mississippi is prepared for summer storms, including hurricanes, and encourages customers to prepare as well. Scientists anticipate the 2026 hurricane season will have somewhat below-normal activity, with more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy to report second quarter 2026 financial results on July 29 * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy will report its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens Wednesday, July 29. Drew Marsh, chair and chief executive officer, and Kimberly Fontan, executive vice president and chief financial officer, invite you to listen to a live webcast discussion of Entergy's quarterly business update and financial results at 10 a.m. Centr more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23 -- The Environmental Integrity Project issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Environmental Groups Take Legal Action Against Illegal Data Center and Power Plant Projects in San Antonio Environmental Integrity Project, the Sierra Club, and Public Citizen File Notice of Intent to Sue VoltaGrid and Vantage for Building Without Required Air Pollution Control Permit SAN ANTONIO - Three environmental groups took legal action today against the developers of a pair of data center campuses, with two gas-fire more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee released the following written testimony by former U.S. Department of Justice Pardon Attorney Elizabeth G. Oyer from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche to be U.S. attorney general: * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to provide my testimony on the important matter of the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as the next Attorney General of the United States. I am one of the many care more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Mr. William D. Wesela National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppre more ST

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Amid Alleged DOJ Bulk Data Rule Violations By Tim Newman, Richard Weber, Brianne Wylie A federal judge in Illinois recently declined to dismiss a class action complaint in part because the plaintiff had sufficiently alleged violation of the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Bulk Data Rule. The court held the violations triggered the crime/tort exception to consent under the Federal Wiretap Act more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University secures Department of Energy Genesis Mission awards * Florida State University will lead four major projects as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's highly coveted Genesis Mission, showcasing the university's strengths in advanced technological innovation. These landmark projects, led by FSU's world-class faculty, utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to tackle some of the nation's most complex challenges,  more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * For Next FIFA World Cup, Make Human Rights The Goal * No matter which national team wins the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, US President Donald Trump will be on stage to lift the trophy. FIFA confirmed on June 23 that, in a break from recent practice, Trump will present the iconic World Cup trophy alongside Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) president Gianni Infantino. Soccer fans should not let Trump's participation in the ce more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * From Hollywood to the UTA classroom * Accomplished television director and filmmaker Rachel Raimist recently joined The University of Texas at Arlington as the Morgan Woodward Distinguished Professor of Film and Video in the Department of Art and Art History. An active director whose credits include Elsbeth, Bel-Air, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Sex/Life, Queen Sugar and numerous other television series, Raimist brings decades of exp more PR

POTSDAM, New York, July 23 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: * * * Global Engineering Leader Joe Thompson '81 Joins Clarkson University Board of Trustees Clarkson University has appointed alumnus Joe Thompson '81 to its Board of Trustees, effective June 17, 2026. A respected business leader with more than four decades of international leadership experience, Thompson brings valuable insight to Clarkson as the University advances its impact in engineering, technology, innovation and workforce development. During a distinguishe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Mr. William D. Wesela, APHIS National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628 Electronically submitted to: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov Re: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement  more ST

AUSTIN, Texas, July 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Sherri O' Daniel to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. Additionally, the Governor appointed Dana Dodgen and Celina Perez to the committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. The committee advises HHSC on the administration, supervision, and monitoring of the statew more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 22 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces agenda of Fourth Annual Women's Leadership Symposium * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the agenda for its Fourth Annual Women's Leadership Symposium, a pre-conference event taking place Oct. 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, California. The symposium, themed "Vision, Voice, Value more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Bagby in Law360: Mid-Cap Restructuring Is Becoming Faster and Leaner * As companies face rising restructuring costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, businesses are increasingly exploring alternatives to traditional Chapter 11 proceedings and moving more quickly through reorganization efforts. Haynes Boone Partner Ingrid Bagby spoke with Law360 about the factors driving these shifts and why early planning is becoming more import more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gottschall in Ignites: SEC Revives E-Delivery Proposal * Haynes Boone Partner Kurt Gottschall spoke with Ignites about the SEC's proposal to make electronic delivery the default for required investor disclosures. He explained that advances in technology and existing industry practices have made the transition more practical than in previous years, while noting that the proposal's phased implementation will delay cost savings and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners * ACL has announced the winners of the first phase of its Health at Home Challenge. This Challenge is designed to support independence, improve health, and reduce costs for up to one million dually eligible (or near-dually eligible) Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by scaling advanced community care networks that partner with healthcare organizations to integ more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, July 21 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Hensley '22 Joins Ozarks as Academic Support Coordinator * Alumnus Truman Hensley '22 has been hired to join University of the Ozarks as an academic support coordinator in the Jones Learning Center. His first day will be August 10, 2026. Hensley graduated with honors from Ozarks in the Fall of 2022 with majors in physical education and health science. A former standout soccer player for the Eagles, he has served as a self-contained special educ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Highway Robbery! Ernst Audits Discover Transportation Funds Paying for Empty Offices * WASHINGTON - Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the findings of two separate reviews, showing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars intended for transportation are instead being wasted on underutilized offices for bureaucrats around the country. A staggering 89% of 189 buildings used by the Department of Transportation (DOT) are underutilized,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Markup of the Budget Resolution to Unlock Reconciliation Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks for the consideration of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 to unlock the reconciliation process. Remarks as delivered: "After four years of lawlessness, incompetence, and what I think most more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Arrington Budget Resolution to Support our Troops and Secure our Elections * Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res.113, advancing the reconciliation process to support our troops, secure our elections, and strengthen our food supply. House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement: "I am humbled by the steadfast unity and unwavering determination from House Republi more PR

SPRING, Texas, July 23 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * HPE selected for R&D projects for U.S. DOE-led Genesis Mission to advance AI-driven innovation and scientific discovery In this article * HPE has been invited to participate in multiple R&D projects in the first phase of Genesis Mission, a national initiative led by the U.S. DOE to accelerate AI efforts * The focus of the research projects span AI model applications, performance optimization, ne more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Speaks on the House Floor in Support of FY27 NDAA * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Click here or above to watch Rep. Jackson's full remarks. Rep. Ronny Jackson's remarks as prepared: I rise today in support of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Weber Pens Op-Ed Highlighting the Need for Honest, Reliable Packaging Claims * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- In a new op-ed in 535 News, Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) made the case for passing the bipartisan PACK Act to bring greater clarity and consistency to packaging claims nationwide. Rep. Weber detailed how conflicting state labeling requirements create confusion for families and higher costs for businesses, emphasizing the need for honest, r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The AL.com article, titled "Barry Moore benefits from powerful crypto group's 'biggest bet' this election." * The AL.com article below, titled "Barry Moore benefits from powerful crypto group's 'biggest bet' this election," speaks for itself. You can access the article by clicking the link here. *** Original text here: https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-alcom-article-titled-barry-moore-benefits-powerful-crypto-groups-biggest more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 23 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news: * * * Inside SMU's archaeology lab, volunteers young and old preserve history * On his first day volunteering at SMU's Archaeology Research Collections (ARC) lab this summer, high school student Eric Weinberg met Christy Bednar, a longtime volunteer with a particular expertise in stone tools. As they talked, Weinberg learned that Bednar had spent years excavating in the deserts of Egypt and Sudan, working alongside some of the biggest names in the field, incl more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Joshua Lorentz Shares Dinsmore's Continued Growth with Realm Magazine * Dinsmore Managing Partner Joshua Lorentz recently sat down with Realm, a joint publication between the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Cincinnati Magazine, to discuss the Firm's growth. The article examines the Firm's expanding national footprint, including its growth in Florida, its entry into Texas with a Houston office and its broader stra more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Open Group, L.L.C., Berkshire, United Kingdom, (TOG) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated May 21, 2026, adds 87 members, records 81 withdrawals and reports three member name changes. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Ant more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said TM Forum filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated June 18, adds 20 members, records 25 withdrawals and reports three member name changes. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. Membership Changes 1. Statista Str more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated Jan. 8, 2026, adds 18 members and records 32 withdrawals. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. Membership Changes 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that 1EdTech Consortium, Inc., Lake Mary, formerly IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc., filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated April 15, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added seven members and reported nine withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to submit addit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to submit additional notifications as membership chang more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 22 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State professor earns Texas Innovator's Award for AI platform supporting student success * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 22, 2026 Kennesaw State University assistant professor Sagnik Dakshit, of the College of Computing and Software Engineering, has earned a Texas Innovator's Award for developing an artificial intelligence-powered platform that supports student success. He received the honor for creating VTA, or Virtual Teaching Assistant, a  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Kuwait Oil Company awards long-term agreement to advance technology development Ahmadi Innovation Valley * HOUSTON - July 22, 2026 - Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) awarded Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) a multiyear agreement to support the development of the Ahmadi Innovation Valley (AIV), a flagship initiative that advances Kuwait's energy sector transformation. The research and developm more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 23 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Lagoudas named aerospace engineering department head After spending time as the interim department head, Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas was declared the permanent head for a three-year term that began July 1. By Marina Vences, Contributor Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas, the Robert C. "Bud" Hagner Chair of Engineering, was recently appointed as the permanent head of Texas A&M University's Department of Aerospace Engineering, effective July 1. more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, July 22 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Led by Congressmen Clay Higgins and Troy Carter, Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act Passes House * On Monday, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, H.R. 2715, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. If enacted, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be granted authority to order the destruction of foreign FDA-regulated merchandise th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislative Package to Increase Tax Transparency and Simplify the Tax System * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), members of the Senate Committee on Finance, introduced a bipartisan package of three bills to improve transparency, fairness, and simplicity in the federal tax system. The package includes the Small Tax Case Threshold Modernization Act, the Taxp more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency * Following tragic killings in Maine and Texas, Senators call for reforms, body-worn camera deployment, and independent investigations Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Applauds House Passage of Annual Defense Bill * WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 : "America's service members and their families deserve nothing less than our full commitment to their readiness, safety, and quality of life. This bill delivers on that promise," said Luttrel more PR

ENCINO, California, July 23 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Brazos E-Z Storage in Lake Jackson, Texas LAKE JACKSON, Texas -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Brazos E-Z Storage, a 44,178-square-foot self-storage facility in Lake Jackson, Texas. "Brazoria County continues to attract investor interest because of its diver more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Applauds House Passage of FY27 NDAA, Inclusion of Provisions He Championed * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus of the House Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs Committees -released the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "Providing for our national defense is a fundamental duty of Congress -one that has never been more vital as A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Discusses Iran Conflict at Hearing with Ambassador Waltz * WASHINGTON - At today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus of the committee -discussed the need to unleash the full power of the U.S. military in Iran and asked U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz about the role the UN is playing in the conflict.Click to watch Full Exchange: McCaul: Thank you, Mr. Chai more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul Urges Colleagues To Support NDAA Amendment Increasing Veterans' Access to Ibogaine * Amendment is led by former Navy SEAL Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), with whom McCaul has worked extensively to champion this issue WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) took to the House floor to urge his colleagues to pass an NDAA amendment he has championed alongside its author, Morgan Luttrell (R-T more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 21 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Meeting the Moment * Rodriguez had taken the helm as Yale Law School's 18th dean just a month before, but her new office was filled with a sense of calm. Her journey through Yale began almost 35 years ago when she arrived at Yale College in 1991 from San Antonio, Texas, where she grew up in a tight-knit family that argued over politics and world affairs at the dinner table. A committed and successful high school debater, she was determined to make it to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Midwest Poultry Services. L.P. Recalls Shell Eggs Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: July 22, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 22, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Company Name: Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. Brand Name: Multiple brand names Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Troops and Their Families * Today, Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27 NDAA) to strengthen and support America's military. This bipartisan bill authorizes spending for national defense, delivers a pay raise for servicemembers, rebuilds America's defense industrial base, and strengthens deterrence capabilities against Ch more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Full Slate of Committee Appointees for Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary What you should know * The eighteen appointees include law professors and three former New York State judges - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced the full slate of members appointed to the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary (MACJ), which evaluates candidates for judicial appointments and recommends qualified ca more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11879) by section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra. * * * National Level Exercises: History, Authorities, and Congressional Considerations Every two years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts a National Level Exercise (NLE) to evaluate the nation's progress toward preparedness for catastrophic events. These exercises have multiple components, and culminate in a large, full-scale exercise with thousands  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance issued the following news release: * * * NCLA to Federal Court: Stop the Delays to Lawsuit Against SEC's Illegal CAT Mass Data Dragnet The Securities and Exchange Commission's "Consolidated Audit Trail" (CAT) forces brokers, exchanges, clearing agencies and alternative trading systems to capture and send detailed information on every investor's stock and other securities trades in U.S. markets to a centralized database. SEC and private regulators can access that database forever. Never  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New approach helps scientists uncover disease-linked genes that traditional methods can miss * Every person's DNA tells a unique story. To unlock the full potential of genetic research, scientists need tools that reflect the complexity of the people they study. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) have developed a new computational method that enables scientists to more ac more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New mechanoresistant cancer cells show how they survive high stress environments * When a cancer cell leaves the original tumor to spread to a new, far away location, it first has to survive what most cells cannot: periodic high force moments in the vessels and heart of up to 5,000 dynes per centimeter squared as it circulates throughout the body. Rice University bioengineer Michael King and his team recently published a paper in Advanced Science demonstrati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight increased 16.1% May 2026 from May 2025 * This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete.Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics TransBorder Freigh more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Blasts Trump Administration for Leaving Disaster Survivors Behind * WATCH : Padilla: "Disasters do not distinguish between red states and blue states - and when it comes to disaster aid, neither should Congress" WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) testified at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to raise concerns over President Trump's recent supplemental funding request that did not include disaster aid more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Tri-Caucus in Introducing Sweeping Health Equity Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), along with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Representatives Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02), and Grace Meng (D-N.Y.-06) announced the reintroduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2026, bicameral legislation that would address health disparities a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Secures Big Wins in Defense Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) secured major wins in the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House today. The NDAA is the legislative vehicle that authorizes policies, programs, and spending for the Department of War. As a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, fighter pilot with nearly two decades of experience, and retired Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger Votes for Clean CR to Fund the Government Through December * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement after voting in favor of a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through December 4, 2026: "Once again, House Republicans are stepping up and responsibly funding the government with a clean Continuing Resolution while we work to finalize conservative full-year a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Elections, Close Major Campaign Finance Loophole as Foreign Ownership of American Corporations Skyrockets * Washington, D.C.-Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced bicameral legislation that would crack down on the corrupt influence of foreign money in American elections. As foreign ownership in American companies soars, the Get Foreign Money more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Statement on Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government * "The price Republicans want us to pay to keep the federal government open through December is to give Border Patrol and ICE billions of dollars more without any reforms to immigration enforcement. Recently, immigration agents shot and killed residents in Maine and Texas - neither of whom were targeted for enforcement operations. ICE needs reform, not more money. The contin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fallon's Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act Passes the House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed the Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act introduced by Rep. Pat Fallon (TX-04). This bill requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to adjust certain acquisition-related dollar thresholds for inflation every three years instead of every five years. "Our House majority promised the American people that we would work to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Votes Against Bloated $1.15 Trillion NDAA * July 22, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 ( H.R. 8800 ). "While this year's National Defense Authorization Act takes some important steps toward restoring the Pentagon's focus on its core mission of defending the United States, there is still significant more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Votes for Budget Resolution to Advance SAVE America Act Through Reconciliation * July 22, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) issued the following statement after voting for H. Con. Res. 113, the budget resolution required to unlock the reconciliation process. "While far from perfect, I voted in favor of this budget resolution because it is an important step in getting my SAVE America Act passed by the Senate. As th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Votes for Stop Insider Trading Act, Continuing Longstanding Fight to Ban Congressional Stock Trading * July 22, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) voted in favor of the Stop Insider Trading Act ( H.R. 7008 ), critical legislation that prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public notice before these individuals may sell stocks. Since his first term  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Applauds Advancement of His Bill to Honor and Memorialize America's Law Enforcement Officers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement following the House Committee on Natural Resources' passage of his bill, H.R. 309, the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act : "Day in and day out, our nation's law enforcement officers put their lives on the line more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Applauds U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Passage of His Bills to Unleash the Next Era of American Aviation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement following the advancement of the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act and the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: "I applaud t more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Researchers explain differences in brain tissue vulnerability in neurological disease * Many neurological diseases damage specific parts of the brain, even though the harmful protein involved is present throughout the brain. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital report in Genes & Development new evidence that explains these differences in brain tissue vulnerab more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers earn 2 DOE Genesis Mission awards * Two Rice University research teams have received Phase I awards through the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a national initiative harnessing artificial intelligence and advanced computing to accelerate scientific discovery. The projects, led by computer scientist Anastasios Kyrillidis and bioscientist Caroline Ajo-Franklin, will explore how AI can overcome fundamental challenges in quantum c more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice, Baylor College of Medicine researchers explore safer surgical tools to reduce swallowing complications after spine surgery * Rice University mechanical engineers and Baylor College of Medicine neurosurgeons have identified simple changes to surgical tools that could reduce strain on the esophagus and potentially lower the risk of swallowing difficulties after neck surgery. The study, published in the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical M more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 22 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * Round Rock Campus Applied Technology Expansion Nears Completion Ahead of Fall Semester * Austin Community College District (ACC) enters the final stages of construction on the Round Rock Campus Applied Technology Expansion. Phase 1 is now more than 90% complete. The new Automotive Technology and Advanced Manufacturing facilities are on track to welcome students for the fall 2026 semester. ACC will celebrate the completion of Phase 1 with a ribbon- more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DEMAND TRUTH, TRANSPARENCY, AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY ABOUT PROPOSED ICE DETENTION FACILITY IN NEWBURGH * As ICE Refuses To Be Transparent On Its Plans For Orange County, Senators Say Enough Is Enough, Stop The Secrecy, Work With Local Leaders, And Give Assurances There Will Be No ICE Facility In Orange County Earlier This Year, After Community-Wide And Bipartisan Opposition, ICE Backed Off Plan more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Announces Departure of Principal Deputy Director of Enforcement Sam Waldon * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Sam Waldon, Principal Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement, will depart the agency on July 31, 2026, after more than 14 years at the SEC. He will be succeeded as Principal Deputy Director by Osman Nawaz, who previously served with the SEC from 2010-2024 before rejoining the agency last month more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Introduces Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act to Protect All Drivers on our Roads and Prevent Con Artists from Driving up the Cost of Insurance Today, Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act, legislation that would extend criminal penalties to make intentionally staging an accident with a commercial motor vehicle a federal crime. "With over 450,000 trucking jobs in Florida,  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Senior military medical leaders align the joint mission around readiness * The Department of War's top military medical leaders addressed the realities of the modern battlefield and readiness during the 2026 Military Health System Conference. The May 28 panel at the conference in Dallas, Texas, included Army Lt. Gen. Mary Izaguirre, U.S. Army surgeon general; Army Command Sgt. Maj. John E. Dobbins, senior  more PR

NEW YORK, July 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group & TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly - the World's First Professional Dunk League - Starts Tonight at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports will premiere the world's first professional dunk league, DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, tonight with live coverage on TNT and HBO Max sta more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Share your World Cup story with UTA Libraries * Following Arlington's hosting of nine World Cup matches, The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries is inviting soccer fans, residents and visitors from around the globe to help preserve this historic moment by contributing their personal experiences to a new World Cup digital collection. The UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections and Archives has launched the World Cup Fan  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, July 21 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Shop smarter with healthy grocery shopping tips * Ever been in the grocery store and wished you had a registered dietitian in your cart? Standing in the grocery aisle can feel overwhelming. Nutrition claims, marketing buzzwords, and endless food and beverage options can make healthy shopping difficult. Jenna Anding, Ph.D., a registered and licensed dietitian, is here to help. more PR

PLANO, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Single Use Support speeds design cycle for pharmaceutical industry with Siemens Xcelerator * Siemens announced today that Single Use Support, a provider of innovative single-use technologies for fluid and cold chain management products for the pharmaceutical industry, has adopted Siemens Xcelerator to reduce lead times for designing, developing and automating systems and consumabl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Discover Genetically Distinct Avocados in Nicaragua That People Transported From South America Thousands of Years Ago Using Leaf Samples and Insights From Local Farmers, Researchers Reveal a Hotbed of Avocado Diversity in Central America That Could Boost Sustainable Agriculture and Commercial Varieties - A team of scientists led by researchers with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and Texas A&M University rece more PR

SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, July 22 -- Seminole State College posted the following news: * * * SSC GEAR UP Hosts Summer Camps for Area Students * Seminole State College's Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) hosted more than 140 incoming eighth- and ninth-grade students during two summer camps held July 5-8 and July 12-15. Students from all 12 GEAR UP partner schools participated in campus tours, career exploration activities and hands-on educational experiences designed to prepare them for college. During  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Susan G. Komen(R) Applauds U.S. House Passage of Legislation That Will Make Breast Health Services More Accessible Urges Senate Action to Ensure Early Education and Detection of Breast Cancer - WASHINGTON, DC - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends members of the U.S. House of Represen more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Texas nurse practitioners file lawsuit to practice without paying physician gatekeepers * Austin, Texas; July 22, 2026: Today, Texas nurse practitioners as well as a state association representing them filed a lawsuit challenging a Texas law that forces them to pay physicians for permission to practice the skills Texas already licenses them to perform. Lead plaintiff Sandy McCoy and nonprofit Texas Nurse Practitione more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, July 22 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST students, alumni selected as awardees during NSF's 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program competition * Two graduate students at Texas State University and two undergraduate alumni were selected as awardees or recognized with an honorable mention during the National Science Foundation (NSF) 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) competition. Fellows receive three years of funding for their graduate education during a five-year period. F more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic Announces First Speakers and Programming for the 18th Annual Atlantic Festival, September 17-19 in New York * Today The Atlantic is announcing the first speakers, film screenings, podcast tapings, and book talks for the 18th annual Atlantic Festival, taking place September 17-19 in New York City. The festival will for the second year be anchored at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in downtown more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Juan Ciscomani * "Take it from Juan Ciscomani himself: he has repeatedly voted to hurt his own constituents. Southern Arizonans deserve a representative who keeps their word and is loyal to the working families they represent, not to D.C. party leaders. Former Marine Corps Drill Instructor JoAnna Mendoza is a patriot who's dedicated her life to serving her country. She's running for Congress to finally put Souther more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * The science of switching careers: HCC student finds new calling in HVAC * After spending 20 years as a polymer scientist helping develop materials used in products ranging from automobiles to athletic shoes, Houston City College (HCC) student Sharman McGilbert is charting a new course. She is pursuing a degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC), proving it's never too late to learn a new trade and build on a lifetime of experienc more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 23 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * TikTok and iHeartPodcasts Welcome Prince St. Pizza's "Delivering Happiness," Hosted by Nick Turturro, to the TikTok Podcast Network The cult-favorite brand turns pizza deliveries into content gold as 52 episodes of its original celebrity-driven series joins two of the world's biggest platforms Listen to "Delivering Happiness" now, HERE (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-delivering-happiness-with-337532701) - NEW YORK -- TikTok and iHeart more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Opposes Additional Funding for War in Iran, Speaks on House Floor * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) spoke on the House Floor against the nearly $100 billion request by the Trump administration for the war in Iran. Video of her remarks can be found here, and a transcript can be found below: Congresswoman Escobar: Thank you, Mr. Ranking Member [Brendan Boyle]. And thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise  more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following transcript: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart Jon Stewart: So, ladies and gentlemen, we have the distinct honor and pleasure today to be welcoming the mayor of the great, great city. That is the one that never sleeps, the biggest apple of them all: New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is joining us. Mayor, Mr. Mayor, your honor. His honor, your honor. How are you? Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: I'm doing well, man. Thank you fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 125 E 11th St | Austin, Texas 78701 512.463.8588 txdot.gov July 21, 2026 The Honorable Jonathan Morrison Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-0728 Dear Administrator Morrison, The Texas Department of Transportation appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Natio more ST

ROLLA, Missouri, July 22 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Commerce awards $38 million to Missouri S&T's critical minerals Tech Hub * The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Missouri S&T's Regional Innovation and Technology Hub (Tech Hub) $38 million to help rebuild America's domestic critical minerals supply chain. "This federal award is a landmark achievement for Missouri S&T and our partners who have worked to make this vi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston to Lead DOE Project Using Artificial Intelligence to Advance Next-Generation Energy Systems DOE-funded collaboration combines artificial intelligence, advanced physics and engineering to accelerate the design of nuclear fission and fusion energy technologies Key Takeaways * The University of Houston has been selected by the Department of Energy to lead a nearly $750,000 research project using artificial intelligence to accelerate the more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Grants 102 celebrates new graduates By Roman Petrowski Junior faculty from across UTHealth Houston are one step closer to securing external research funding after completing the Grants 102 program. Grants 102, a six-month workshop and a follow-up to the Grants 101 course, helps junior faculty members develop a grant application that is peer reviewed and ready to submit to an external funding agency upon completion of the pro more PR

DENTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT Professor named 2026 Richard Yepp Award Winner * DENTON (UNT), Texas -University of North Texas professor Eric Dafoe has been selected as the 2026 Richard Yepp Award winner, a national honor presented by the American Counseling Association that recognizes individuals who make selfless contributions that help counseling students, professionals or educators succeed. Dafoe, a professor in UNT's Department of Counseling and Higher Education, w more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA selected for landmark DOE AI initiative * As artificial intelligence plays an increasingly important role in supporting some of the nation's most advanced scientific facilities, ensuring that these systems remain trustworthy has become a critical national challenge. The University of Texas at Arlington will lead a new U.S. Department of Energy-funded project to help address that challenge. The project-Real-Time Trust and Resi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Veterans' Bootcamp Graduates 21 Entrepreneurs - Including One Who Appreciated a Great Hot Sauce Before He was Born * It was perhaps predestined that Sean Maloney would love hot sauce, because his mother had such strong cravings during pregnancy that she ate it straight out of the packet. "By age 10, I was putting hot sauce on everything, even pancakes,'' Maloney says. Today, Maloney is the founder and owner of 13 Stars Hot Sauce, a veteran-own more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Unprecedented $20 million gift made to School of Architecture The largest ever estate gift in support of the school was committed by Professor Emeritus Salahuddin Choudhury and his wife, May. By Albert Raboteau When Charles Burchard recruited Salahuddin Choudhury to Virginia Tech, he couldn't offer a fancy office or big budget. Instead, the first dean of what is now the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design offered Choudhury something the young architect  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Voto Latino, a civic advocacy organization that says it is dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of Latino voters while working to build a more inclusive and representative democracy, posted the following news release: * * * Voto Latino, 50-Partner Coalition Demand Impeachment of DHS Secretary Mullin After String of ICE Killings * Washington, D.C. -Voto Latino, joined by a coalition of interfaith, human rights, business, immigration, veteran, and civil rights leaders, sent more PR

PLAINVIEW, Texas, July 23 -- Wayland Baptist University issued the following news: * * * University expands 2026-2027 academic offerings with 23 additions Phillip L. Hamilton Wayland Baptist University has 23 new degrees, specializations, and certificates for the 2026-2027 academic year, creating additional opportunities for students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The additions span five academic schools and include programs in digital media marketing, analytics, accountancy, project management, worship studies, instr more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy Completes Sherco Solar Phase 3 * CLEAR LAKE, Minn., (July 21, 2026) -Xcel Energy announced the completion of Sherco Solar Phase 3, marking another major milestone in the company's transformation of a retiring coal plant into a major renewable energy hub. Located near the existing Sherco plant in Becker, Sherco Solar is the largest solar facility in Minnesota and one of the biggest in the Upper Midwest. With the first t more PR