WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11797) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Robert Holcombe. Here are excerpts: * * * The Army's Multi-Domain Task Force The Significance of the Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) Congress has expressed concern about the military threat posed by Russia and China. The Army believes to address this threat, it must be able to operate in a multi-domain (air, land, water, space, cyber, information) env more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under federal law more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES BRIEF OPPOSING UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION ARRESTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under fe more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions * Louisiana Has Largest Number and Percentage of Gains from September 2025 to September 2026, While Georgia and Alaska Trail; Oregon and Rhode Island Top Monthly Gainers, While Wisconsin and Alaska Experience the Worst Losses Construction emp more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article: * * * From Cargo Route to Atmospheric Observatory * A Pasha Hawaii container ship's regular San Diego-to-Honolulu run is becoming a long-term platform for collecting atmospheric data over the Pacific As the ship M/V Marjorie C crosses the Pacific Ocean between San Diego and Honolulu, it delivers a stream of data in the form of atmospheric measurements to shore. Every 10 minutes, aerosol and cloud properties and atmospher more PR

SEATTLE, Oct. 19 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * Hawaiian Airlines hosts largest-ever disability practice flight aboard Airbus A330 in Honolulu * Hawaiian Airlines hosted the largest-ever disability practice flight, welcoming 258 travelers with disabilities and their families aboard an Airbus A330 in Honolulu to help participants build confidence and familiarity with the air travel experience. Organized with local nonprofit partners, the event allowed p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Murphy, Kelly, Schiff Slam Attorney General Blanche for Illegally Allowing Sale of Guns to Teenagers, Increasing Likelihood of School Shootings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) on Friday in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding answers regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to break with decades of p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Barrier-Breaking Trans and Non-Binary, Pro-Equality Candidates for State Legislature * At a time of continued attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, HRC is endorsing a slate of pro-equality trans and non-binary leaders who are committed to protecting fundamental freedoms, advancing equality, and delivering for working families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PA more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Marine Corps Battalion Redesignates as First Medium Missile Battalion * History was made at the home of the 2nd Marine Division as the 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, redesignated from an artillery battalion to a medium missile battalion during a ceremony Oct. 9 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, creating a first-of-its-kind unit in the Marine Corps. In accordance with the commandant's planning guidance, the battalion was selected to redesignate to align  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests 10/20/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arres more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Outrigger Hospitality Group posted the following news release: * * * Meghan Lee Named Resort Manager at OUTRIGGER Ka'anapali Beach Resort * HONOLULU -- OUTRIGGER Ka'anapali Beach Resort has promoted Meghan Lee to Resort Manager, effective October 10, 2026. In her new role, Lee will oversee daily operations at the resort and lead business planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance improvement. She will also work closely with OUTRIGGER Ka'anapali Beach Resort General Manager, Edwin To more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Outrigger Hospitality Group posted the following news release: * * * OUTRIGGER Properties in Waikiki and Fiji Earn 2026 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Honors * HONOLULU -- Two distinct island experiences, one shared recognition: OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel and OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort have been recognized in Conde Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, reflecting the experiences travelers value across two of the Pacific's most sought-after destinations. OUTRIGGER Waik more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz Bill Targeting Illegal Fishing To Help Expose Foreign, Intentionally Mislabeled Ahi Signed Into Law * New Schatz-Cruz Law Will Keep Illegal Ahi From Reaching People's Plates, Protect Hawai'i Fishermen WASHINGTON - The Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), was signed into law by President Trump. The bill directs the National Institute of Stand more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Over $1.6 Billion in Emergency Rescue Funds to Repair State Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters Across U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced over $1.6 billion in emergency relief funding to help states accelerate critical repairs to roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure damaged by recent natural more PR

MANOA, Hawaii, Oct. 20 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * UH expands Microsoft 365 access while cutting costs Oct 19, 2026 Students, faculty, and staff across the University of Hawaii's 10 campuses now have access to Microsoft 365 completely free of charge, expanding essential technology resources while delivering greater value through a new systemwide agreement. Supported by UH's Strategic Initiative Fund, the new Microsoft@UH service provides access to and app downloads for Word, Excel, Powe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Pushes for Iran War Transparency, Urges DoD to Release Base Damage Costs * Senators demand answers on damage to U.S. military bases and facilities following classified briefing "There is no rationale for classifying that cost estimate." Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) wrote to Admiral Brad Coope more PR