BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * 9 USU Faculty Earn Teaching and Research Honors; Supplement Safety Summit Draws More Than 270 October 16, 2026 Uniformed Services University faculty honors, a student's Science Signaling paper, a supplement safety summit, and a leadership talk. - Nine faculty members at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) have received honors for teaching, research, and medical education leadership this year. Seven were recognized b more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AF Week in Photos * A disassembled F-117A Nighthawk rests inside a C-5M Super Galaxy during a flight over the United States, Oct. 6, 2026. The aircraft was transported to Washington Dulles International Airport near Chantilly, Va., for display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Morris) U.S. Army Soldiers and Airmen assig more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown and Coalition Urge Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II 10/15/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general today in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce the transparency Congr more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Letter Supporting Internet for Schools and Libraries as FCC Considers Cuts 10/16/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) advocating that it maintains the E-Rate program, which was approved by Congress in 1996 and provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost o more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: Attorney General Mayes Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II October 15, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Kris Mayes today led a coalition of attorneys general today in sending a letter to Congressional leadership urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce the transparency  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel and Coalition of Attorneys General Urge Congress to Pass Epstein Files Transparency Act II * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of attorneys general in sending a letter to congressional leadership (PDF) urging swift passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (EFTA II), legislation that would give state attorneys general and survivors the power to enforce the transparen more PR

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (316th Wing) issued the following news: * * * Oct. 16, 2026 Behind the scenes of the People's Republic of China's visit to Joint Base Andrews By Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach 316th Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - U.S. President Donald J. Trump welcomed the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, during his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sept. 23, 2026. The event marked Xi's first state visit since 2015. The arrival con more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 17 -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release: * * * Advocates for Unaccompanied Children File Lawsuit to Stop Federal Government's Fast-Track Deportation Scheme October 15, 2026 Legal service providers representing immigrant children filed a challenge in federal court today to stop the cruel and unlawful scheme to fast-track children's asylum cases. The lawsuit challenges the government's broad attempts to rush the deportation of unaccompanied children in violation of thei more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The Center for Employment Opportunities issued the following news release: [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] * * * CEO Launches 30th Anniversary Campaign, Celebrating 30 Years of Impact & 100K Justice-Impacted People Served * "Opportunity 2030" Strategic Blueprint Expands Reach by 25K People and Unlocks $175M in Year One New York, NY -October 15, 2026-Wednesday, the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) launched its 30th Anniversary Campaign, honoring the countless people that have driven CEO's mission forwa more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CHOICE in Action: Ohio Employers Explore New Approach to Health Benefits * Federal leaders spotlight CHOICE Arrangement to aid Ohio small businesses in delivering flexible and affordable healthcare to workers The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Take Command, the first provider of Individual Coverage Health Reimburseme more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Proposes Reforms to Strengthen Transparency and Affordability in Medicare Advantage and Part D * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued a proposed rule that would improve the accuracy of provider directories for Medicare Advantage plans, establish transparency and compensation requirements for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), and deliver enhanced co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Congratulates UMES on Veterinary School Milestone, Highlights $1 Million Federal Investment * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) congratulated the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) on receiving approval to begin recruiting and admitting students to its School of Veterinary Medicine, which he helped establish by securing $1 million in Fiscal Year 2026 federal funding for equipment. UMES rec more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Convicted Felon Sentenced in Case Involving a Loaded Pistol, Cocaine, and Two Young Children in Car * Press Release WASHINGTON -- Marshall Morgan, 42, a previously convicted felon residing in the District of Columbia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 34 months in prison in connection with illegally possessing a loaded Ruger P85 pistol while driving through the city accompanied by an infant and a four-yea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Court Offers Clarity, Limiting Trump Executive Order and Administration's Crusade Against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Court Makes Clear Order Only Prohibits Federal Contractors and Subcontractors From Already-Prohibited Discrimination - Baltimore - Groups representing nonprofit organizations, university faculty a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Democrats Vow to Continue Probe of Kirkland's Pro Bono Deal * A trio of Democratic lawmakers plan to continue an investigation into Kirkland & Ellis' pro bono deal with the Trump administration last year, Bloomberg Law reports. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Adam Schiff of California said Thursday the firm is stonewalling their oversight efforts, failing to produce an more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces $4.7 Million in EARN Maryland Grants to Train Over 1,700 Workers for In-Demand Careers * ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Labor today announced more than $4.7 million in Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) grant awards to connect Marylanders with in-demand careers, provide local businesses with skilled talent, and fuel continued economic growth across the state. The funding will more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Harrisburg faculty member awarded research fellowship * MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Penn State Harrisburg faculty member Mariah Kupfner was awarded the Lord Baltimore Research Fellowship from the Maryland Center for History and Culture, which will support her in dedicated research in collections at the center's museum and H. Furlong Baldwin Library. Kupfner, assistant professor of American studies and public heritage in the School o more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Here's what state laws actually say about recording politicians * When U.S. Rep. Andy Harris told a student reporter to stop recording him on Tuesday, he claimed she was violating Maryland law. He was wrong. Cat Murphy, a graduate student working for the University of Maryland's Capital News Service, was one of several journalists asking questions and openly recording Harris' responses during a post-debate press briefing in C more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Hyattsville Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Role in an Armed Carjacking Conspiracy Spanning Multiple Jurisdictions * Press Release WASHINGTON - Christian Rodriguez, 21, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 84 months in federal prison for his role in a spree of armed carjackings, vehicle thefts, and thefts from vehicles committed across the metropolitan region between Decemb more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Blue State Taxpayers Are Funding Red State Scholarships -- And Their Governors Don't Care Will Mitola | October 12, 2026 Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Club for Growth President David McIntosh published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner calling out Democratic governors who have refused to opt into President Trump's federal school freedom program. The program establishes a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit up to $ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Indianapolis methane assessment sheds new light on urban emissions * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Most natural gas leakage in Indianapolis likely originates from homes and other buildings, not exterior pipelines and large-scale distribution infrastructure that deliver the fossil fuel, according to Penn State researchers who assessed nearly a decade of data. Their observations could signal similar emissions patterns across U.S. cities and sha more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, Oct. 16 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Governor Issues EO Directing Ad Procurement to Local News Organizations * Annapolis, MD - Today, Maryland Governor Wes Moore issued an Executive Order "Directing State Media and Advertising Procurement Spending to Maryland News Organizations." The measure requires Maryland state agencies to prioritize local news organizations when structuring procurements, to achieve an aspirational goal of 50% of the agency's total adve more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- The Maryland Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces $4.7 Million in EARN Maryland Grants to Train Over 1,700 Workers for In-Demand Careers ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Labor today announced more than $4.7 million in Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) grant awards to connect Marylanders with in-demand careers, provide local businesses with skilled talent, and fuel continued economic growth across the state. The funding wi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 NEW REPORT: "Mike Rogers's Wife Raked In Lucrative Government Security Contracts While Rogers Served As Intel Chair" LANSING -- Breaking reporting from Drop Site News reveals Mike Rogers and his wife "saw their wealth rise substantially after Rogers was elevated to chair of the House Intelligence Committee in 2011 and lucrative government contracts poured her way," raising new concerns about how Rogers has leveraged their st more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State University Secures ABET Accreditation for Six Engineering and Built Environment Degree Programs Through 2032 * Five School of Engineering Programs Earn Reaccreditation as Construction Management Receives First-Time Recognition, Reinforcing Morgan's Standing Among the Nation's Leading Producers of African American Engineering and Architecture Graduates BALTIMORE -- As demand for highly skilled engineering and technical professionals more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * Myles Tanksley Selected to Attend 2027 Division III Student Immersion Program * To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The technical storage or access is strictly  more PR

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Oct. 17 -- Navy Region Hawaii issued the following news: * * * Navy Region Hawaii empowers Sailors for the 2026 Midterm Elections 16 October 2026 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Demonstrating that operational readiness extends to civic responsibility, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) conducted a command-wide military voting stand down at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's Memorial Chapel, Oct. 9, 2026. Capt. Gregory deWindt, chief of staff for CNRH, led the briefing to help service members and first-time v more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the following news: * * * New Chip-Based 'Tape Measure' for Light Could Revolutionize Mobile Timekeeping and Enhance National Security * Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have demonstrated a new way to generate a miniature tape measure for light. Unlike previous designs, it can make high-quality optical measurements without needing to be tethered to bulky laboratory equipm more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 13 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Saildrone research fleet to circle Antarctica for 5 years NOAA and partners to test limits of technology and science October 13, 2026 The Southern Ocean is one of the roughest and most dangerous bodies of water on Earth. It's also key to understanding the global climate system. The vast distances and harsh conditions of the Southern Ocean have discouraged traditional ship-borne investigations that would help researcher more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Poultry Scientist Wayne Kuenzel Retires After Six Decades of Discovery Oct. 16, 2026 Wayne Kuenzel's scientific career began with a fascination of birds and the biological mechanisms that make them behave the way they do. His curiosity took him from early work in avian biology to a six-decade career studying the avian brain, neuroendocrine system, stress physiology and sensory pathways that have advanced the scientific understanding of how birds more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 15 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Rich with Love exhibit at STAMP Gallery will transform you * Two glass gallon jars of soil sit on a plain white display case by the entrance to the STAMP Gallery. On each jar, a name, a date and a place, urging visitors to listen to the testimony of this gathered earth. Taken from College Park, Maryland and Edgecombe, North Carolina, this earth introduces us to two Black men, murdered six decades apart in acts of racial ha more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO Announces Lunch Keynote Conversation with SBA's Tami Howie at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo Discussion will be moderated by TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall - COLUMBIA, Md., (October 16, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces a lunch keynote conversation with Tami Howie, acting deputy associate administrator for the Office of Investment and Innovation at the U.S. Small Business Admin more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * TEDCO's Entrepreneur Expo to Host "Industry Perspective on an Innovation Ecosystem" Panel Session will feature leaders from the Maryland Department of Transportation and Whiting-Turner, moderated by Maryland Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Mary Kane - COLUMBIA, Md., (October 16, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces the "Industry Perspective on an Innovation Ecosystem" ses more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * The lab behind the standard: Ensuring trust in DOW drug testing * Oct. 16, 2026 | By Staff Sgt. Stephanie Henry, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System Before a drug test result can be forensically defensible, the laboratory producing it must first demonstrate that it can be trusted. For the federal government, responsibility falls, in part, to the Department of War Quality Assurance Laboratory at the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System. This spec more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $92 Million to Coordinate Rural Hospital Networks, Improve Maternal Care, and Expand Medical Services Across Ohio * This federal investment will connect rural providers and bring MRI, behavioral health, and maternal care closer to patients across Ohio Today, the Trump Administration announced $92 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHT more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces More Than $11 Million to Strengthen Rural EMS and Expand Mobile Healthcare Across New Hampshire * This federal investment will create and expand mobile health programs, connect EMS agencies with rural hospitals, and bring more care directly to patients across New Hampshire Today, the Trump Administration announced more than $11 million in Rural He more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces New Funding to Expand Rural EMS and Bring More Care Directly to Patients Across Montana * This federal investment will give rural emergency medical teams the tools to provide in-home care, manage chronic conditions, and help Montanans avoid unnecessary emergency visits Today, the Trump Administration announced $3.63 million in Rural Health Transfo more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release: * * * Engineering the Future, Supporting the Fight Oct 16, 2026 San Diego, CA--The Fleet Readiness Southwest (FRCSW) engineering team brought a little innovation, a lot of hands on fun, and a behind the scenes look at naval aviation maintenance to the Miramar Air Show! From interactive activities for our youngest aviation enthusiasts to showcasing the engineering expertise that keeps naval aircraft mission ready, the FRCSW team enjoyed more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * UMC New Orleans nurses to hold press conference on LCMC short-changing patients and nurses * LCMC claims to honor the "Spirit of Charity" while giving CEO nearly $1.5M raise and refusing to improve pay for nurses at the bargaining table In the wake of LCMC's "Spirit of Charity Gala" last week, Registered Nurses from University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans, La., will hold a press conference on Friday, Oct. 16, to high more PR

TARTU, Estonia, Oct. 16 -- The University of Tartu posted the following news: * * * Unforgettable learning journey on the other side of the globe - my summer school experience at the University of Tartu * Hi, I am Akash Raje. I'm a digital product designer and a master's student at the University of Maryland studying human-computer interaction. I focus on making technology more accessible and intuitive for humans, catering to their needs. During the summer, I wanted to get clarity on my research interest in Human-Robot Interaction. I active more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news: * * * 3-D Technology Advances Maxillofacial Reconstruction for Military Patients By Sharon Holland October 15, 2026 3-D imaging, digital design, and printing help military dental specialists restore jaws and faces after severe injury and disease. - For patients with complex dental and facial injuries, reconstruction has traditionally depended on a combination of surgical expertise, dental technology and highly specialized restorative craf more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 16 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * Union election at MedStar Franklin Square too close to call and marred by MedStar Health union busting * Union contends illegal behavior by hospital and intend to file objections with NLRB Registered nurses at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Md. voted on whether to join National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), the country's largest nurses union, in an election held on Oct. more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Oct. 16, 2026 VCU unveils historical marker that honors its first LGBTQ+ student organization The marker highlights how the Gay Alliance of Students won a federal court case to be officially recognized by VCU in 1976. By Brian McNeill Virginia Commonwealth University's first LGBTQ+ student organization, the Gay Alliance of Students, was denied status as an official student organization by VCU's Board of Visitors in October 1974. In response, more PR