LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 18 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "I'm Joe Lombardo": A Rundown of Lombardo's Latest Foot in Mouth Comments * After hiding from voters and dodging tough questions, Joe Lombardo finally came out of hiding to take the stage with his "commanding officer" Donald Trump. Suffering from major gaffe after gaffe, it's clear that in Lombardo's Nevada, Donald Trump and his "billionaire friends" come first and hardworking Nevadans come last. Since Lombardo has made so many out-of-touch  more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * 17 Iranians Charged With Conducting Massive Cyber Theft Campaign On Behalf Of The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps And Other Iranian Entities * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, John A. Eisenberg, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Bar more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Files Federal Lawsuit Against DHS and CBP Over Unconstitutional Targeting of Journalist Max Blumenthal * August 18, 2026 media@adc.org Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of journalist Max Blumenthal against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodn more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following research report on June 18, 2026, by Piero Tozzi znd Adam Savit entitled "Iran as China's "Counter-Pivot": The Strategic Implications of Operation Epic Fury for America's Competition with China." Here are excerpts: * * * Overview Certain commentators have raised the eye-catching question of whether Operation Epic Fury--the American prong of the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran--is "All About China" (Riboua, 2026). It is a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- American University issued the following AU in the News: Week of Aug. 14, 2026: * * * AU in the News: Week of August 14 Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives. By Jack Frederick Research * Naomi Baron, professor emerita in the College of Arts and Sciences, joined The Report Card podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is altering the ways students work and read. * Interim President David Marchick and Christina Eid, Kogod/BSBA '26,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Barrett Hosts Fifth Interactive Town Hall With 14,700 Participants Across Mid-Michigan * Washington, D.C. -Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) hosted a successful interactive town hall with more than 14,700 constituents from across Michigan's 7th Congressional District. This is Barrett's fifth interactive town hall since taking office, which has allowed him to connect with more than 34,000 constituents no matter where they are. "My job is to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Joins Senate Armed Services Colleagues to Demand Accountability from Hegseth After Reports of Crisis Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln * [Hartford, CT] -Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal joined all twelve of his colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) minority, as well as the Democratic leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Defense, in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Heg more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Ryan, Colleagues Demand Transparency from Pentagon on USS Lincoln's Overextended Deployment & Sailors' Safety Amid reports of the mental health strain, exhaustion, and safety concerns of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Congressman Ryan is demanding answers from the Pentagon President Trump recently dismissed concerns from sailors' families, claiming the deployment has been "not nearly long enough" KINGSTON, NY - Congressman Pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Aug. 18, 2026, by Seamus P. Daniels, fellow for defense budget analysis in the CSIS Defense and Security Department: * * * Tracking FY 2027 Defense Appropriations, Reconciliation, and the Supplemental Request With just over one month until the October 1 start of fiscal year (FY) 2027, Congress has yet to enact legislation to fund the Trump administration's defense budget for $1.5 trillion (see Table 1). Full-year discretio more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Department of State Attorney-Adviser David Stute Rejoins Pillsbury as Special Counsel in Washington, DC With Deep Sovereign and Corporate Relationships, New Arrival Further Grows Firm's International Disputes Capabilities, Particularly in European Markets - Further expanding the firm's International Arbitration and cross-border disputes capabilities, Pillsbury is welcoming David Stute back to the firm as special counsel based in Washington, D.C. Before re- more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Trump and Vance Blow Past Deadline to End War with Iran Just this morning, Trump said he is "not in a hurry" to end the war and on Friday he said he would "never apologize" for higher prices from the war Today marks the 60-day deadline for the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. Donald Trump and his chief dealmaker JD Vance have failed to reach an agreement to end their deadly and costly war w more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Trump Approval Falls to Lowest Point of His Presidency as Prices Remain at Historic Highs Nearly 80% of Americans believe Trump is not focused enough on lowering prices - Donald Trump's reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran continue to jack up prices for working families, and now -- according to new polling -- Trump's approval rating is at a dismal 33%, the lowest of his second term and tied with the lowest level of his first  more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Aug. 18 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Doctoral defence of Hadi Farahani, M.Soc.Sc., 25.9.2026: Culturally safe mental health social work would improve outcomes and encourage service use by centering migrants' own voice * The doctoral dissertation in the field of Social Work will be examined at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies at Kuopio Campus and online. #What is the topic of your doctoral research? Why is it important to study the topic? My dissertation examines  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Lara L. Burns, senior research fellow of the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Whitehouse, esteemed members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the topic of confronting the Musli more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Lara L. Burns, senior research fellow of the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Abuirshaid discussed how Hamas still sought the annihilation of Israel, even if it had to lie about that publicly in furtheran more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Trump's Endless War In Iran * Today, following the official lapse of President Trump's 60-day ceasefire deal with Iran and his threat to broaden and prolong the war even further by bombing Oman, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, released the following statement: "Every day that Trump's reckless war drags on is another day that working families suffer. Am more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Guarding American Technology from Exploitation Act, originally introduced by Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, on August 13, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This bill aims to prohibit National Laboratories from admitting certain foreign nationals who pose national security risks, particularly from specific countries known for espionage activities. The legislation responds to growing concerns about foreign interference and the potential exploitation of American technological advanceme more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Human Rights First issued the following report on August 12, 2026, entitled "U.S. GLOBAL MAGNITSKY AND RELATED SANCTIONS: Mid-Year Update January 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026." Here are excerpts: * * * Summary: From January through June 2026, the U.S. government has made limited use of human rights and anticorruption sanctions, often focusing on forced labor in cyber scam centers, abuses in countries where diplomatic relations are strained or nonexistent, and conflict situations, with particular focuses in Iran, Nicaragua, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kelly Highlights How Trump's Reckless Foreign Policy Decisions are Making Americans Less Safe * "The American people are paying the price of his mistakes. And so are servicemembers that are in the region." In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined CNN's Anderson Cooper to warn about what he described as President Trump's cascading foreign policy failures-from his reckless war in Iran and the deteriorating conditions aboard the  more PR

JERUSALEM, Israel, Aug. 19 -- The government of Israel issued the following news release: * * * Businesses that suffered direct damage during the war with Iran can now file compensation claims under the Eligible Expenses Track for May-June 2026 The Compensation Fund of the Israel Tax Authority has today opened the option to file claims for indirect damage under Operation "Roaring Lion" for May-June 2026. The option is available to businesses that suffered direct damage as a result of the war, such as damage caused by missile fire or blast wa more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * John James Declines to Say Who Won the 2020 Election; Won't Commit to Certifying 2028 Two-time statewide loser John James declined to answer questions from CNN about who won the 2020 election--and wouldn't even commit to certifying the 2028 presidential election in Michigan if elected governor. It's the latest instance of James embracing Donald Trump's false election conspiracy theories. Appearing with Trump at a rally in July, James said t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Tillis Press Trump Administration to Reverse Cuts to Joint Military Exercises with South Korea Bipartisan senators warn that scaling back exercises will degrade military readiness at a time when North Korea is deepening ties with Russia and China - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) pressed the Trump administration to reverse its decision to substantially reduce joint military exercises between the United States and more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- LENARD ENTERPRISES INC., Newmarket, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12710523 B2, initially filed Dec. 21, 2023) developed by Hodjatallah Mahmoudabadi, Newmarket, Canada, and Hamidreza Moshayedi, Arak, Iran, for "Methods and systems for testing acoustic transducers, and acoustic transducer adapters for the systems." more PT

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY, Houston, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12711335 B2, initially filed Feb. 28, 2022) developed by five inventors Aydin Babakhani, Houston, Texas; Seyed Mohammad Kazem Pour, Tehran, Iran; Mahdi Forghani, Tehran, Iran; Yuxiang Sun, Houston, Texas; and Yaswanth Kumar Cherivirala, Houston, Texas, for "Methods and systems related to remote measuring and sensing." more PT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Arielle F. Klepach, senior litigation counsel of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Durbin, esteemed members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on the topic of confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Net more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Paul LePage Dodges More Questions After Months of Silence on Trump's Cost-Spiking Iran War * Mainers are paying over $4 a gallon and 18 American service members have been killed, but Paul LePage still won't tell Mainers where he stands Nearly six months into Donald Trump's reckless war of choice in Iran, Paul LePage is still refusing to tell Mainers where he stands. At least 18 American service members have been killed in the c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garamendi, Courtney Demand Navy Address Dangerous Conditions, Readiness Concerns Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Military Readiness Subcommittee, and Congressman Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, joined 52 House Democrats in calling on Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung C more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Rising Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Infrastructure: Federal Guidance and Next Steps for Operators * Key Points: * Cyberattacks on water utilities are on the rise, with utility companies in at least seven states reporting incidents affecting water operations to the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") since July 27, 2026. * The FBI, Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agen more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for the Euro Area ticked down in July * For Release 9:30 AM ET, August 18, 2026 Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(r)(LEI) f more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 18 -- The United Nations International Labour Organization posted the following news: * * * Women increasingly excluded from Afghanistan's labour market as wider employment pressures mount New ILO brief finds female labour force participation has fallen to just 5.1 per cent, according to the latest ILO modelled estimates, while large-scale returns of Afghans have added pressure to an already fragile labour market and the Middle East crisis poses additional risks. - KABUL - Five years after the Taliban takeover in  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 18 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Texas. *** Method for Low Power Monitoring of System Parameters ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- ANALOG DEVICES, INC., Wilmington, Massachusetts has been assigned a patent (No. US 12710479 B2, initially filed Sept. 3, 2021) developed by three inventors Ryan Christopher Schnacke, Sachse, Texas; James Michael Douglass, Lewisville, Texas; and Erik Steven Wheeler, Farmers Branch, Texas, for "Method for low power monitoring of system parameters." *** Contai more ST