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PHOENIX, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the digital frontier continues to expand, DataGlobal Hub is championing the transformation of how we learn, connect, and experience innovation through our AI-driven platforms, media initiatives, and global partnerships, virtualizing learning and engagement in ways that make AI knowledge more dynamic, inclusive, and impactful than ever before.
Following our successful participation at MelaninCON 2025—the premier summit celebrating Millennial and Gen-Z Black Excellence and entrepreneurship—DataGlobal Hub proudly awarded one-year full-access scholarships to 20 emerging leaders. Courtesy of Datacamp, the scholarships provided access to over 500 Data, Tech, and AI courses, aligning with our mission to democratize technology and AI opportunities. Represented by Mojeed Abisiga – CEO & Co-founder and Justin Lewis – COO & Co-founder, this initiative reflects DataGlobal Hub’s commitment to empowering the world with what they need to know about AI.
Building on this momentum, DataGlobal Hub will debut additional scholarships valued at over $598,000 during the upcoming Phoenix Tech Festival.
Phoenix Tech Festival 2025: Igniting Ideas, Showcasing Innovation, and Building Tomorrow
Taking place May 10, 2025, at the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Arizona, Phoenix Tech Festival offers a high-energy, immersive evening where attendees can engage in insightful AI discussions, hands-on tech showcases, and real conversations about the evolving digital landscape. From expert panels to dynamic exhibitions, the festival provides a space where ideas ignite, knowledge flows, and valuable connections are made.
Conference Highlight
Keynote Session by Richard H. Miller, Ex Senior Director Level Architect (Conversational Design for AI and NL) at Oracle “The Future Powered by AI”
Expert Session: Designing exceptional AI user experiences and unlocking ChatGPT’s potential.
Panel Discussion: “The Future of Technology, AI, and Innovation,” featuring leaders from WriteSea, Intel, REVOBOTS, University of Advancing Technology, Innov8ive Academy and more.
Moderator: Tournd Bryn, City Lifestyle Magazine
Cybersecurity & AI Expert Talk by Prof. Briant Becote, cybersecurity professor at the University of Advancing Technology and aerospace leader.
Fireside Chat: “Beyond the Buzz: Real-World Content Creation with AI Tools for Brands That Need Results, Not Gimmicks,” featuring top creative strategists Brandon Falk and PJ Way.
Doctoral Presentation: Using AI for stroke rehabilitation, by Prof. Matthew Prater.
Workshops:
Learn how Award-Winning AI Films are made: Behind the Scenes by PJ Way.
AI-Driven Strategies to Scale to 7 Figures by Matt Burkett.
Tech Showcase: Live demos from REVOBOTS, CEOPro.ai, DataRango, OPNRS, Team Paradise and Interview Buddy, showcasing real-world AI applications.
Pitch Spotlight: Featuring breakthrough ideas from emerging innovators.
Industry Insights Keynote: “Big Tech Sales Energy: The Secret Tech Job Nobody Talks About” by Argustic Dunbar, Senior RPA Developer and Founder of RPA University
Afterparty: Featuring AI-generated art, music, networking, and speaker/ambassador photo booths at Sugar Cane Lounge & Cafe.
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DataGlobal Hub is a trusted global media organization focused on news, analysis, and resources in the world of Data and Artificial Intelligence. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to thrive in the digital era through high-quality content, thought leadership, and community engagement. With a growing network of global experts and contributors, we remain committed to making AI knowledge practical, inclusive, and impactful.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ohio drivers face rising insurance costs and financial pressures, GoAuto Insurance has announced a significant expansion of its cheap auto insurance in Ohio. The company’s customer-first approach directly addresses the challenges many Ohio families experience when seeking quality coverage at reasonable rates.
The initiative emphasizes GoAuto’s commitment to making comprehensive protection accessible to all Ohio drivers, with particular focus on serving the diverse needs of residents in major metropolitan areas like Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron, and Canton.
“Ohio drivers shouldn’t have to choose between affordable premiums and quality coverage,” said a GoAuto Insurance representative. “Our expansion throughout Ohio is founded on the belief that reliable protection should be within reach for every driver, regardless of their budget constraints or location.”
Reimagining Auto Insurance for Ohio’s Diverse Communities
Market research consistently reveals that Ohio drivers face several common frustrations with traditional auto insurance: unnecessarily high premiums, complicated coverage structures, and inflexible payment requirements. GoAuto’s approach directly addresses these pain points through an innovative business model.
The company’s cost-saving structure eliminates several factors that typically inflate insurance premiums:
“We’ve fundamentally rethought how auto insurance should work,” explained the GoAuto representative. “By eliminating unnecessary costs without compromising protection, we’re helping thousands of Ohio drivers maintain quality coverage while reducing their monthly expenses.”
Tailored Solutions for Ohio’s Regional Driving Challenges
Ohio’s varied geography and diverse communities present unique driving challenges that require specialized insurance considerations. From the dense urban traffic of Columbus to the industrial corridors of Canton and the seasonal weather challenges affecting Cleveland and Akron, GoAuto has developed coverage options that address these regional factors.
Northeast Ohio Protection
For drivers in Cleveland, Akron, and Canton, GoAuto offers coverage options that address the region’s specific challenges:
Central Ohio Solutions
Columbus drivers benefit from GoAuto’s understanding of Central Ohio’s distinctive driving environment:
Southwest Ohio Coverage
Cincinnati residents access insurance solutions tailored to their region’s topography and driving patterns:
Meeting Ohio’s Insurance Requirements with Room for Personalization
All GoAuto policies meet Ohio’s minimum insurance requirements of $25,000/$50,000/$25,000 for liability coverage. However, the company emphasizes the importance of considering personal circumstances when selecting coverage limits.
“While meeting state requirements is essential, we encourage Ohio drivers to think carefully about their individual protection needs,” noted the GoAuto representative. “Our non-commissioned approach allows us to have honest conversations about appropriate coverage without the pressure to maximize policy costs.”
This consultative approach proves particularly valuable in cities like Cleveland and Cincinnati, where diverse vehicle values, driving patterns, and risk exposures create widely varying insurance needs among residents.
Celebrating National Car Care Month with Insurance Insights
As April marks National Car Care Month, GoAuto Insurance is highlighting the important connection between proper vehicle maintenance and insurance costs. “Regular maintenance isn’t just good for your vehicle—it’s smart for your insurance premiums too,” explained the GoAuto representative. “Well-maintained vehicles are less likely to experience mechanical failures that lead to accidents, which can help keep claims and premiums lower over time.” The company encourages Ohio drivers to use this annual observance as a reminder to perform essential maintenance tasks like checking brakes, tires, fluids, and lights—investments that protect both their vehicles and their financial well-being through potentially lower insurance costs
Economic Impact for Ohio Households
The financial benefits of GoAuto’s approach are already evident across Ohio’s major metropolitan areas, with customers reporting significant premium reductions compared to traditional insurance providers. For households in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Columbus, and Cincinnati, these savings represent meaningful financial relief while maintaining essential protection.
“In today’s economic climate, insurance affordability isn’t just about convenience—it’s about necessity,” emphasized the GoAuto representative. “By reducing premium costs without sacrificing coverage quality, we’re helping Ohio families redirect those savings toward other important needs.”
This economic impact proves particularly significant in communities where household budgets face multiple pressures. In cities like Cleveland and Canton, where economic revitalization continues alongside financial challenges, insurance savings provide immediate, tangible benefits to local families.
Accessible Service Options for Ohio Residents
GoAuto’s commitment to accessibility extends beyond affordable premiums to include convenient service options for Ohio customers:
“Whether you’re in downtown Columbus or suburban Cleveland, we believe access to cheap insurance shouldn’t depend on your location,” stated the representative. “Our multi-channel approach ensures every Ohio driver can connect with us in whatever way works best for their circumstances.”
Getting Started with GoAuto Insurance
Ohio drivers interested in exploring GoAuto Insurance’s affordable coverage options can:
About GoAuto Insurance
GoAuto Insurance specializes in providing cheap auto insurance in Ohio, Alabama, Louisiana Texas & Nevada with straightforward pricing, flexible payment options, and exceptional customer service. The company serves drivers throughout Ohio with personalized coverage solutions designed for their specific needs and budget constraints.
For more information or to receive a free quote, Ohio residents can call 833-700-0000 or visit the company’s website.
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MIAMI – Raisha Kelly, 44, of Loxahatchee, FL was sentenced to sixty months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $443,895 in restitution by United States District Court Judge Federico A. Moreno. The sentence follows Kelly’s conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.
Kelly recruited and conspired with multiple individuals to submit Payment Protection Program (PPP) loan applications that falsely and fraudulently misrepresented that the applicants had sole proprietorship businesses, and the amount of annual revenue received by these purported sole proprietorship businesses. In support of these applications on behalf of each individual, Kelly submitted falsified tax returns. Kelly orchestrated this scheme in return for a 25 percent kickback from the loan applicants. Kelly concealed her involvement in the scheme by creating a series of “dummy” email accounts for herself and each of the applicants—all to entirely disguise her own involvement in the false and fraudulent application. Kelly also applied for her own PPP loans in which she also falsely and fraudulently mispresented the amount of income her own business received. At trial, it was proven that the defendant made approximately $106,649 as a result of orchestrating this conspiracy involving thirteen individuals.
U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O’Byrne for the Southern District of Florida; Acting Inspector in Charge Steven L. Hodges of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), Miami Division; Special Agent in Charge Amaleka McCall-Brathwaite, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General (SBA OIG), Eastern Region; and Special Agent in Charge Mathew Broadhurst of the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (DOL-OIG), Southeast Region, made the announcement.
USPIS, SBA-OIG, and DOL-OIG investigated the case.
Assistant United States Attorneys Daniel Bernstein, Eduardo Gardea Jr., and Gabrielle Charest-Turken prosecuted it.
In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was enacted. It was designed to provide emergency financial assistance to the millions of Americans suffering the economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other sources of relief, the CARES Act authorized and provided funding to the SBA to provide Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) to eligible small businesses, including sole proprietorships and independent contractors, experiencing substantial financial disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic to allow them to meet financial obligations and operating expenses that could otherwise have been met had the disaster not occurred. EIDL applications were submitted directly to the SBA via the SBA’s on-line application website, and the applications were processed and the loans funded for qualifying applicants directly by the SBA.
On May 17, 2021, the Attorney General established the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force to marshal the resources of the Department of Justice in partnership with agencies across government to enhance efforts to combat and prevent pandemic-related fraud. The Task Force bolsters efforts to investigate and prosecute the most culpable domestic and international criminal actors and assists agencies tasked with administering relief programs to prevent fraud by, among other methods, augmenting and incorporating existing coordination mechanisms, identifying resources and techniques to uncover fraudulent actors and their schemes, and sharing and harnessing information and insights gained from prior enforcement efforts. For more information on the Department’s response to the pandemic, please visit https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus.
On September 15, 2022, the Attorney General selected the Southern District of Florida’s U.S. Attorney’s Office to head one of three national COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force Teams. The Department of Justice established the Strike Force to enhance existing efforts to combat and prevent COVID-19 related financial fraud. For more information on the department’s response to the pandemic, please click https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus.
Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at: https://www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form.
Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at www.flsd.uscourts.gov or at http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov under case number 24-cr-20079.
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Washington, D.C., May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
UnitedStaking.com, a global leader in blockchain-based financial services, has officially launched its all-in-one crypto staking platform designed to provide secure, flexible, and rewarding opportunities for digital asset holders around the world.
The platform supports over 176 cryptocurrencies, boasts 300,000+ active users, and has distributed more than $40 million in staking rewards to date. With daily payout plans, a simple sign-up process, and global availability in over 120 countries, UnitedStaking delivers a frictionless experience tailored to individual and institutional investors.
“Our goal was to remove the guesswork and make staking as accessible as holding a savings account,” said Ashley Brown, CEO of UnitedStaking. “In today’s volatile markets, staking has become one of the few predictable, passive income options available. But most platforms either overcomplicate it or lack transparency. We’re here to change that.”
The platform also impacts beyond financial returns by allocating a portion of staking yields to social and environmental causes, including reforestation and clean water projects.
The platform offers sign-up bonuses for newly registered users of UnitedStaking to get a free bonus of $100 without depositing any money. With this bonus, investors can try staking without any risk. Any profit a user makes with this bonus is theirs!
“Staking is evolving,” Ashley Brown added. “It’s no longer just about earning yield—it’s about participating in a decentralized ecosystem that can generate wealth and impact. We’re proud to give users a platform that does both.”
UnitedStaking simplifies the staking experience by offering a user-friendly dashboard and a one-click “Stake Now” feature. New users can sign up using just an email address and immediately access a variety of staking plans tailored to different risk levels and capital amounts.
From a 1-day free trial pool to high-return options like Ethereum (up to $156,600 in 58 days), Dogecoin ($405,000 in 90 days), and Uniswap ($1.71 million in 150 days), the platform provides transparent returns with daily payouts. Additionally, users can earn 5% referral commissions, and through the Million Bounty Program, receive up to $1,000 per promotional task across platforms like YouTube, X, and Medium.
“Staking is no longer just a crypto trend—it’s become a preferred wealth-building strategy,” said Ashley Brown, CEO of UnitedStaking. “But too many platforms are either too complicated or not trustworthy. We built UnitedStaking to offer reliable staking with real transparency and lasting value. Whether you’re new to crypto or managing large portfolios, our platform is designed to help your assets grow safely and effortlessly.”
With added support for institutional staking through partnerships with top-tier exchanges, advanced fund security measures like 2fa and cold wallets, and upcoming features such as NFT staking and tokenised asset plans, UnitedStaking is poised to lead the next wave of growth in decentralised finance.
What truly sets UnitedStaking apart is its mission-driven approach. A percentage of platform revenue is committed to funding sustainability and social development projects, such as reforestation, renewable energy, clean water access, and blockchain education. Its Carbon Staking Pools allow users to offset emissions while earning returns, offering a unique opportunity to combine financial growth with environmental impact.
As UnitedStaking also supports institutional staking through custodial exchange integrations, enabling hedge funds, family offices, and fintech firms to access secure, regulated staking-as-a-service (StaaS) infrastructure with performance dashboards and flexible portfolio tools. The company will further expand into NFT staking, tokenised asset pools, and enterprise white-label solutions by the end of 2025.
About UnitedStaking
Founded in 2021, UnitedStaking is a global crypto staking platform committed to security, simplicity, and sustainability. With support for over 156 crypto assets and services available in 120+ countries, UnitedStaking empowers individuals and institutions alike to earn passive income while contributing to a more equitable and environmentally-conscious blockchain ecosystem.
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Akron, Ohio, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ever since the years of the pandemic have passed by, there is an increase in the percentage of the number of people who have started taking health very seriously. Gone are the days when one would want a professional to help them keep track of their exercises, routines, and make them understand about the number of calories they have been eating or burning. Of course, smart watches are a rage, even today, to keep track of Fitness activity, number of calories burned, your sleep, routine, and so on. However, there is a new entry in the world of smart devices to keep track of one’s health and fitness and those are None other than smart rings.
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Unlike the other popular fitness variable devices in the market today, a smart ring is much smaller in size and does not even feel like you’re wearing a finger on your ring. If you are not a fan of wearing smart watches, fitness, trackers, or other variables that are worn on the wrist, but you still want some device to help you keep track of your well-being and health, then smarting is the one for you. Smart rings help to keep track of things like your sleep, your exercise, habits, and recovery. They also help by having a better battery life, so you don’t have to go and keep on charging it like your smart watches. Smart rings are low maintenance and discreet for a reason.
Allow us to introduce you to Herz P1 smart ring, a remarkable device that promises to improve your overall well-being by intricate health monitoring. Wearing HerzP1 ring is like having a Health assistant right on your fingers, it is elegantly designed by making use of adorable space grade, titanium material and comes equipped with a very long lasting performing battery that lasts for up to 6 days after a single charge of hundred percent. Let us understand how HerzP1 ring delivers to be such a stylish and convenient health tracking variable device. What are its advantages and disadvantages, read on and find out if H1 smart ring is the one for you.
A short brief introduction to Herz P1 smart ring
For years, major tech companies have charged steep prices for new gadgets — often with only minor upgrades. Consumers have grown tired of paying more for features that feel barely different. That’s why a rising tech startup, Herz Health, is gaining attention for disrupting the $5 billion smart health industry.
With the release of its latest innovation — the Herz Health Ring, the company is offering a feature-rich wearable at a price point that’s far more accessible. Tech enthusiasts and early adopters alike are calling it one of the standout gadgets of 2025, thanks to its advanced capabilities and affordability.
Introducing the Herz Health Ring — the result of a collaboration between seasoned health tech engineers and skilled ring designers. Their goal was straightforward: to create a sleek, comfortable ring that combines the functionality of a sleep monitor, fitness tracker, and best health device in one elegant piece.
Designed for everyday wear, the ring feels light and natural on your finger. It’s far more comfortable than many of the bulkier metal smart rings out there. Whether you’re running, swimming, or accidentally knocking it against a surface, its durable titanium shell and scratch-resistant coating hold up under pressure.
But what really sets the Best Smart Health Ring apart isn’t just the step tracking or sleep data — it’s the advanced health monitoring features. Some of these could make a real difference in critical situations. That’s more than convenience; it’s peace of mind. And that raises the question — how do you put a price on something that could one day protect your health?
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Understanding the working mechanism
The Herz P1 Smart Ring is built with advanced sensor technology designed to keep track of key health indicators. Equipped with both optical sensors and motion-detecting accelerometers, the ring continuously collects real-time data from the finger to deliver insights into your heart rate, oxygen saturation, and body temperature.
A key feature of this device is its use of light-based sensors to monitor cardiovascular activity. This method, known as photoplethysmography (PPG), involves shining a green light onto the skin and analyzing how the light is absorbed or reflected by the blood as it flows through the vessels. Because the amount of light changes with each pulse, the ring can determine your heart rate and measure heart rate variability (HRV) — offering a window into your heart health with impressive accuracy.
The Herz P1 smart ring doesn’t just help track the number of steps you have done on a particular day or your heart rate. It works much deeper than this. While other smart gadgets provide you with basic statistics, the HerzP1 smart ring helps in tracking your HRV, that is heart rate variability, blood, oxygen levels, and sleep patterns, the entire 24 hours of the day.
Beyond monitoring heart health, the ring also features built-in motion sensors that track your physical activity throughout the day. Using accelerometers, it can recognize various types of movement — whether you’re running, walking, resting, or sleeping. This information builds a unique picture of your daily activity, helping you better understand how your routines influence overall well-being.
Sleep tracking is another key highlight. When worn overnight, the HerzP1 monitors different stages of sleep, including deep, light, and REM. Because the ring maintains constant skin contact, it captures detailed data that reflects how well your body recovers during sleep. The insights it provides can be a game-changer for anyone trying to boost energy, best sleep quality, or manage stress better during the day.
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Features of Herz P1 smart ring
Here are some of the primary features of HerzP1 ring that we would like to highlight:
Where can you buy HerzP1 smart ring? What’s the price?
We always recommend that you buy Herz P1 smart ring from the official website only as it ensures that 100% authentic product is delivered at your doorstep. Apart from this, you will also get an opportunity to enjoy seasonal promotional discounts and offers that the company might be running on their official website, the pricing is as follows:
You can choose from five colour options for your ring and the size as well. The company also provides an incredible 30 days money back guarantee when you can claim a full refund upon returning this smart ring in its original packaging.
Q: Is the Herz P1 Health Ring available on Amazon?
A: No, the official Herz P1 Smart Ring is currently not available on Amazon. Be cautious of imitations or unauthorized sellers—we do not recommend purchasing from third-party sources, as quality and authenticity cannot be guaranteed.
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Q: Are there any Herz P1 Health Ring reviews on Reddit?
A: As of now, we were unable to find any user reviews of the Herz P1 Smart Ring on Reddit. We recommend checking the official website for verified customer testimonials and updates.
Q: Does the Herz P1 Health Ring come with a user manual?
A: Yes! The user manual is included inside the box when you receive your Herz P1 best Health Ring. It contains setup instructions, feature overviews, and usage tips.
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The Final Conclusion – Herz P1 Smart Ring
The Herz P1 smart ring is an extremely versatile device that gives you an array of health tracking capabilities, makes it an ideal choice for a number of users, especially those who prioritise their health and want to monitor their biometrics with precision. So if you are someone who is passionate about tracking your health and wellness progress, or you are a professional who aims at integrating sophisticated health data into your routine, this ring will definitely be a valuable asset. The battery life of the smart ring is definitely a standout feature as it lasts up to nearly 6 days upon a single charge. The construction of the smart ring is made from solid and robust materials which makes it ideal for various physical activities such as swimming and running. The unobtrusive and sleek design Unlike other bulky smartwatch variables makes the smart ring very attractive. The company gives its users almost 5 color options to choose from and ring size ranging from size 6 to size 13. The additional 90 days money back guarantee gives users the confidence that the company definitely know what their device is capable of and it also provides relief about the security of their investment. So, go ahead and purchase Herz P1 Smart ring and start monitoring all the vital health data to learn how to improve your health.
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Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
SPC AC 030600
Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0100 AM CDT Sat May 03 2025
Valid 031200Z – 041200Z
…THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE CAROLINA
PIEDMONT INTO PARTS OF THE MID ATLANTIC AND NEW ENGLAND…
…SUMMARY…
Strong to severe storms are possible later today into this evening
from parts of the Carolinas into the Mid Atlantic and Northeast. A
more isolated severe threat may also develop across the Southeast
and Ohio Valley, and also across parts of the Great Basin.
…Synopsis…
A slow-moving mid/upper-level cyclone is forecast to develop across
parts of IL/MO later today. This cyclone will be embedded within a
broad mid/upper-level trough covering much of eastern CONUS. A
slow-moving cold front will gradually progress southeastward from
parts of the Ohio Valley into the Mid Atlantic and Northeast. One
frontal wave may move east-northeastward during the day toward
southern New England, while the primary surface low gradually
consolidates over the OH/TN Valleys. The western portion of the
front will continue to move across Deep South TX into the lower MS
Valley.
For the western CONUS, a mid/upper-level trough will amplify and dig
southeastward into parts of the Southwest and Great Basin. A cold
front will move eastward across parts of the Great Basin in
conjunction with this system.
…Parts of the East…
The greatest relative severe threat within the broad prefrontal
region across the East is currently expected from the Carolina
Piedmont into parts of the Mid Atlantic and southern New England,
where somewhat stronger diurnal heating/destabilization is currently
expected. A belt of moderate midlevel southwesterly flow in advance
of the slow-moving mid/upper trough will provide sufficient
deep-layer shear for some storm organization within a moderately
buoyant environment.
Organized cells/clusters may develop during the afternoon from the
northern Mid Atlantic into southern New England, as a frontal wave
and modestly enhanced low-level jet move northeastward across the
region. These storms will pose a threat of damaging winds and
isolated hail, and perhaps some localized tornado potential.
Farther south, scattered storm development is expected during the
afternoon near/east of the Blue Ridge. Moderate buoyancy/shear and
relatively steep low-level lapse rates will support a threat of
damaging wind and hail with the strongest storms.
Uncertainty is greater regarding potential for destabilization in
the wake of morning storms across parts of eastern MS into AL/GA and
FL Panhandle. However, some increase in deep-layer shear and cooling
temperatures aloft will accompany the approaching mid/upper trough,
and adequate heating/destabilization could result in redevelopment
of strong to locally severe storms along the cold front during the
afternoon and evening. Portions of the Southeast may require greater
severe probabilities if trends begin to support stronger instability
in advance of the cold front.
…Parts of NV into OR/ID…
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon across the
northern Great Basin and vicinity, as favorable large-scale ascent
and steep midlevel lapse rates overspread the region. Buoyancy will
generally remain modest (MLCAPE around 500 J/kg or less), but
moderate deep-layer shear and steep low-level lapse rates could
support a few stronger storms capable of localized severe gusts and
small to near-severe hail.
…Parts of the TX Big Bend/Trans-Pecos region…
Isolated storm development is possible during the afternoon and
evening, within a post-frontal regime across parts of west TX.
Guidance varies somewhat regarding the magnitude of destabilization
across the region, though MLCAPE may remain rather modest (around
500 J/kg). Veering wind profiles will support sufficient deep-layer
shear for storm organization, so if somewhat greater instability
materializes compared to current expectations, then a supercell or
two with some hail potential could evolve with time.
…Deep South TX…
Strong storms could be ongoing near the cold front across a small
part of Deep South TX at the start of the forecast period, though it
is also possible that the front and any remaining severe threat will
have already passed through the region. Any remaining storms this
morning could pose a threat of isolated hail and damaging gusts.
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Source: US Department of Energy
GRIFFIN, GA— U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today visited Rinnai America Corporation’s manufacturing facility for non-condensed tankless gas water heaters in Griffin, Georgia, to celebrate the first 100 days of the Trump Administration’s efforts to unleash American energy and innovation. The visit underscored the Department of Energy’s commitment to protecting consumer freedom, defending American manufacturing jobs, and restoring American energy dominance.
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Rinnai is the only company manufacturing non-condensing tankless water heaters in the United States—an energy-efficient technology targeted by a Biden-era rule that would have effectively banned the product and forced this facility to shutter its doors. The Department’s swift action to halt the rule has saved more than 200 Georgia jobs and preserved an affordable, high-efficiency option for American families.
“We were honored to host Secretary Wright and are grateful for the Department’s decisive actions to support American manufacturing and consumer freedom,” said Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America Corporation. “By preserving access to high-efficient, cost-effective tankless water heaters, the Department is helping companies like ours continue to innovate, grow, and serve American families.”
“It was an honor to welcome U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District to celebrate the repeal of a job-killing Biden regulation that endangered Rinnai America Corporation’s manufacturing plant in Griffin,” said Congressman Brian Jack. “Secretary Wright is the first Cabinet Member to make an official visit to Spalding County, and I am excited to continue making history with him throughout President Trump’s second term!”
Secretary Wright’s tour of Rinnai America served as a powerful symbol of what the Department of Energy has achieved in its first 100 days:
Read more about the Department of Energy’s 100 Day Accomplishments here. To watch Secretary Wright’s full remarks, click here.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)
In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik the lawmakers underscored the importance of Cooperative Institutes at Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder.
Lafayette, CO — Following public reports of President Trump’s expected effort to implement disastrous funding cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in his upcoming budget proposal, Colorado lawmakers—Congressman Joe Neguse and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper—moved quickly to defend the agency and its Cooperative Institutes (CIs).
Colorado is the only state in the nation to house two such Cooperative Institutes, which are academic and non-profit research centers that provide invaluable support to NOAA’s mission. The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), located at the University of Colorado Boulder, is the oldest and largest CI. It employs nearly 800 researchers, support staff, and students focused on research related to drought, wildfire, and space weather. The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA), located at Colorado State University, employs nearly 200 individuals who are working to improve weather and fire forecasting.
In an effort to push back on the proposed cuts, Neguse, Bennet, and Hickenlooper penned a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick condemning any plan to terminate funding for these institutions, calling the alleged proposal short-sighted and costly, and underscoring the important work that is ongoing at both CIRES and CIRA.
“Many of NOAA’s CIs have been around for decades and the work they do has been helping our communities for just as long. Cuts to funding, furloughs or layoffs will have devastating impacts on the important work the CIs do. CIs are home to experienced researchers and long-standing data collection programs with major impacts on human societies, moreover they are instrumental in training future generations of workers who continue to contribute to societal needs. It is our fear that if sweeping cuts are made, the damage will be irreversible. Even short-term interruptions in their research could threaten the safety and economies of the communities that CIs serve across the nation,” wrote the lawmakers.
They continued: “Cooperative Institutes are integral to solving some of our biggest problems and making all of us safer and better prepared for short-term and long-term hazards. Any plan to terminate funding for NOAA CIs would be detrimental not just to the people of Colorado, but to people across the entire country. As such, we implore you to reconsider any plans to substantially diminish these powerful and important capabilities.”
Read their full letter HERE and below:
April 23, 2025
The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20230
Dear Secretary Lutnick,
We write regarding a new proposal from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to terminate funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Cooperative Institutes (CIs). We strongly condemn any such plan and believe terminating this funding would be extremely short-sighted and costly to the American people and economy in the long run.
Colorado is fortunate to be the only state to house two Cooperative Institutes and the largest of the CIs. The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA), housed at Colorado State University, employs 193 staff working on developing algorithms for weather forecasting and fire weather forecasting. The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) housed at the University of Colorado Boulder is the oldest and largest CI, established in 1967. CIRES is focused on research into drought, wildfire, and space weather, among other important issues. It employs nearly 800 researchers, support staff and students who are working each day to improve our understanding of Earth systems for the benefit of people across Colorado and the nation.
Our CIs have real world impacts and benefits that span beyond the borders of our state. CIRA was involved in the development of the Hurricane Intensity Prediction System (HIPS), a tool that helps predict how strong hurricanes will become, as well as TORUS (Targeted Observations by Radars and Unmanned Aircraft to Study Tornadoes and Supercells) project, which focuses on collecting data to improve tornado and storm prediction. CIRES is, among its many important contributions, helping to enhance drought monitoring and prediction on the Colorado River, aiding water managers in the region. Indeed, some of the greatest beneficiaries of CIRES water and drought analyses reside in Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Texas. CIRES also received the 2022 Colorado Governor’s Award for High-Impact Research for their rapid response to the Marshall Fire, the most damaging wildfire in our state. The results from the CIRES work on the fire have informed responses to other large fire events elsewhere in the nation, benefiting many thousands of citizens.
Many of NOAA’s CIs have been around for decades and the work they do has been helping our communities for just as long. Cuts to funding, furloughs or layoffs will have devastating impacts on the important work the CIs do. CIs are home to experienced researchers and long-standing data collection programs with major impacts on human societies, moreover they are instrumental in training future generations of workers who continue to contribute to societal needs. It is our fear that if sweeping cuts are made, the damage will be irreversible. Even short-term interruptions in their research could threaten the safety and economies of the communities that CIs serve across the nation.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)
Lafayette, CO — Congressman Joe Neguse and Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velasquez sent a letter to the Trump Administration calling on them to reconsider the imposition of on-again, off-again tariffs following the fallout on small businesses.
A recent survey of local business leaders in Colorado—including participants from industries such as manufacturing and farming—revealed a steep dive in the state’s economic confidence, citing “uncertainty surrounding new federal policies.”
“Taxes on imported goods hit small businesses the hardest, with 88 percent of small firms relying on imports for the goods they produce and sell. These companies operate on thinner margins and do not have the sophisticated supply chain management staff that larger firms do, putting them at a competitive disadvantage. Small firms also lack leverage in negotiating more favorable terms when they attempt to shift supply chains. The result will spike consumer and input prices across the board, reducing their affordability for everyday Americans and the Main Street businesses they support in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis,” wrote Congressman Neguse and the lawmakers.
In closing, they stated: “The uncertainty and chaos emanating from these choices, and their timing, create undue anxiety for small employers, workers, and customers alike in nearly every industry. When consumers tighten their belts, small businesses will be the first to experience a decrease in demand, as they shift their spending to larger discount retailers. Main Street America cannot afford yet another recession under President Trump’s watch.”
The lawmakers’ letter also urges the administration to engage with small businesses, assess the damage caused by current trade policy, and provide clear, consistent support to those trying to navigate the current economic landscape.
Read the lawmakers’ full letter HERE.
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Source: European Central Bank
3 May 2025
Die Presse: Since June 2024 the ECB has already cut interest rates seven times. How long will this period of interest rate cuts last?
Luis de Guindos: This will depend on how inflation develops. But we can be optimistic because our latest forecasts show that, from the end of this year, inflation will be very close to our target of 2%. Moreover, inflation continues to fall thanks to three additional factors. First, the euro has appreciated. Second, energy and commodity prices are declining. And third, the current economic uncertainty about tariffs could lead to greater wage moderation than that already suggested by the latest survey results. All these elements contribute to bringing inflation further down. And this is the decisive factor in whether we continue to lower interest rates.
Where would you place the neutral interest rate, i.e. the rate which neither stimulates nor restricts economic growth? Is this a target for the ECB?
The discussion about the neutral rate is very interesting from an academic standpoint. However, it is not very helpful for monetary policy decision-making because the neutral rate cannot be directly observed. Our decisions are based on how inflation develops, our projections and how our monetary policy is transmitted to the real economy. And, as I said, we are optimistic that we will sustainably achieve our inflation target.
The US Federal Reserve is lowering interest rates much more slowly than the ECB. Is the large interest rate differential between the United States and the euro area a problem?
The situation in the United States and Europe is different. You should look not only at nominal interest rates, but also at real interest rates. In the United States, inflation and inflation expectations are higher than in Europe, due to a different economic outlook. So the interest rate differential is smaller in real terms. In addition, inflation is more persistent in the United States.
We have policy space to pursue our own monetary policy, but of course we are monitoring what is happening in the United States.
In 2022 the euro depreciated massively after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates half a year sooner. Is there a similar risk again now?
Not necessarily at the moment. Despite all the uncertainties and contrary to expectations, the euro appreciated after the tariff announcements. Exchange rate developments depend on many factors. We do not have any exchange rate objective, but we monitor the exchange rate closely because it is an important macroeconomic variable in our assessment of the risks for price stability.
It is important to moderate exchange rate volatility.
But if the trend reverses and the dollar becomes significantly stronger again, could this fuel inflation in the euro area again?
We are closely monitoring exchange rate developments. But there are currently no signs of a weakening of the euro. Much will depend on how the current dispute over tariffs develops.
The average inflation rate in the euro area is currently 2.2%. However, some eastern European countries still have inflation rates of 3% or 4%. Is inflation really under control everywhere in the euro area?
Differences in inflation developments between countries are normal, it’s the average that is crucial. Our projections show that both headline and core inflation are on track to reach our 2% target. We are paying particular attention to monitoring services inflation, which is strongly influenced by wages. Here, too, we are seeing signs of a slowdown in wage dynamics.
Let’s talk about growth. In March the ECB predicted GDP growth of 0.9% for the euro area in 2025. Is this still realistic given the tariff debate?
You are right – this forecast was made before the announcement of US tariffs. Uncertainty we’ve seen since then has weighed on economic activity and is likely to delay investment and consumption. Uncertainty is always bad for the economy. We already pointed to such downside risks in our March projections. The risks are now materialising.
In Austria, we are in recession for the third year in a row now. Could the entire euro area slide into a recession?
No, our baseline continues to expect very low but positive growth. It’s well below potential growth, but I don’t think that the euro area is heading into a recession.
US tariffs are currently suspended. How bad would the damage be if the trade war were to escalate?
An all-out trade war would have a very serious impact on growth. I really hope it doesn’t come to that. It is also important to take the diversion effects that can occur in trade flows into account, making the consequences difficult to predict.
US President Donald Trump recently launched a mass attack on the Federal Reserve and its Chair Jerome Powell. What are the consequences of such an attempt to exert political pressure on the work of central banks?
The independence of central banks is crucial. It is key to their credibility and thus to combating inflation. Even when inflation was extremely high two years ago, inflation expectations in Europe remained anchored because the central bank was considered independent and credible. This credibility is essential to keep inflation expectations under control and, in particular, to avoid wage-price spirals.
There has been a discussion on whether the euro’s role as a reserve currency could be strengthened if confidence in the US dollar declines. Do you see that as possible?
The dollar is clearly leading as a reserve currency. The international importance of the euro is a lot less in comparison. Its future development depends on us, however. If Europe builds stronger capital markets and establishes itself as a true single market, the role of the euro at international level could be strengthened. Closer integration and a more pro-European approach are crucial.
What would be needed to create a true European capital markets union?
Three central pillars would be needed. First, we need a true single market – barriers and national legislation that impede further integration must be removed. Second, we need to complete the banking union. We already have single supervision and resolution, but we still lack a common deposit guarantee scheme. Third, we need to further develop the capital markets union itself. These three elements are interconnected – progress in one area is difficult without progress in the other two.
Many support the capital markets union but little progress has been made. Who is blocking it?
The problem is that without a true single market for goods and services, the capital markets union is also difficult to implement. The banking union is more advanced but there is still a lot to be done. Capital flows follow the real economy, which is why we need integrated goods and services markets.
In this situation, does it help if national governments block cross-border bank mergers – as is currently the case in Germany, where UniCredit wishes to buy Commerzbank?
I will not comment on any specific mergers. But in general, we support cross-border mergers because they are necessary to create truly European banks and complete the banking union.
Is there too much nationalism in the European financial system?
Sometimes there is too much national focus. But there is a growing awareness that Europe needs to become more independent. And the only way to remain relevant on the world stage is to be more European and a little less nationally focused.
The European Commission is now also pushing ahead with the simplification of European regulation. This also applies to the financial market of course. Where should economic activity be made easier for businesses?
The ECB has set up its own high-level task force, which I coordinate. It’s meant to draw up proposals by the end of the year, which will be passed on to the legislator. This may involve, for example, the implementation of Basel III or reporting, which could be streamlined, or the simplification of bank capital structure, to make it clearer and more understandable for investors. However, simplification does not mean de-regulation, it should not jeopardise banks’ solvency.
When inflation was high, many euro area countries steeply increased their debt and the ECB bought many government bonds, which amounted to some 30% of the outstanding volume in the case of some countries. Is that a problem?
Those measures were necessary in the context of the pandemic. But now we need to increase defence spending and preserve fiscal sustainability at the same time in order to avoid rising market interest rates and thus lower private investment. That won’t be easy.
The Austrian central bank has reported annual losses of more than €2 billion in the past two years. This was due to the purchase of low-yield government bonds. Is that the hidden price of expansionary monetary policy?
Our monetary policy is not determined by the profit and loss accounts of the central banks. Looking back, central banks have made significant gains over the past ten years. The current loss is a consequence of the high liquidity in the market, on which central banks have to pay higher interest rates. However, this liquidity is currently being reduced at a fast pace. The situation will improve in the future.
Are the high debt levels of euro area countries jeopardising future growth?
When markets have doubts about debt sustainability, market interest rates rise, which can reduce private investment. That is why a credible and sustainable fiscal policy is crucial.
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on President Trump’s fiscal year 2026 preliminary budget request, which proposes slashing critical investments in programs related to education, health, affordable housing, scientific research, environmental protection, and much more. The Trump administration says this proposal will cut domestic funding by $163 billion (-23%); however, the real cut may exceed $200 billion.
“President Trump’s budget is playing games with American lives. By attempting to defund the programs that help communities stay safe, families pay their bills and keep a roof over their heads, and doctors treat their patients, this administration is abandoning the people who have built our country. Make no mistake — this budget proposal will not ‘make America great again’ — it will set us back decades and make life harder for working families.
By slashing funding for basic needs like health programs, medical research, and nutrition aid, this proposal will make America sicker. By cutting billions of dollars for the Department of Education, removing investments to prevent violent crime, and divesting from agencies that protect our environment, it will make our country a worse place to live. And by eliminating affordable housing and energy assistance programs, divesting from small businesses, and gutting the funds that help economically distressed communities, it will make it harder for American families to survive.
This administration has made it clear: they’re willing to cut at least $163 billion in vital investments that benefit everyday Americans just to deliver trillions in tax breaks to billionaires and corporations. That’s not just misguided policy; it’s an insult to every hardworking, tax-paying American.
I am committed to working with my colleagues in Congress to firmly reject this dangerous proposal. We cannot stand idly by while the Trump administration eviscerates the programs that keep our country safe, healthy, and prosperous.”
Among other things, President Trump’s preliminary FY2026 budget request:
EDUCATION: Guts funding for the Department of Education by $12 billion (-15%). Eliminates and cuts dozens of elementary and secondary education programs (the vast majority of which are not specified), underscoring that President Trump’s vision for returning education to the states means state and local taxpayers will pay more to support students and educators at their local schools as a result of major cuts in federal funding. Eliminates several higher education programs, including TRIO, GEAR UP, Federal Work Study, Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools (CCAMPIS), and more, which help Americans pursue a postsecondary education and further their careers.
HOUSING: Eviscerates the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a 43.6% cut.
Slashes HUD rental assistance programs by 42.8% while foisting responsibility over those programs onto state and local governments. Over 10 million Americans rely on HUD rental assistance, the vast majority of whom are seniors, people with disabilities, and children. This will rip the roofs off Americans’ heads and put even more families at risk of homelessness.
Eliminates or cuts federal programs most targeted to build more affordable housing and address this country’s housing supply shortage, including in Tribal country.
Eliminates the Community Development Block Grant that cities and towns across the country use to improve the quality of life for their citizens every day.
HEALTH: Slashes funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by $33 billion (-26%).
Cuts funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by $18 billion or more than 40%—decimating funding for lifesaving medical treatments and cures.
Decimates funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by cutting $3.6 billion—hollowing out the agency’s ability to save lives and protect Americans from health threats.
Guts funding for substance use prevention and treatment and mental health services by $1 billion (roughly –15%) and eliminates the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration—the agency with expertise in tackling the substance use and mental health crises.
Slashes funding for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) by $674 million. CMS helps ensure over 100 million Americans have access to affordable, high-quality health insurance by overseeing Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
The limited budget materials do not detail President Trump’s proposed funding level for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is essential for protecting the safety of our food and drugs.
TITLE X: Eliminates the Title X program, which helps nearly 3 million patients get preventative care, birth control, cancer screenings, and more in every state.
LIHEAP: Eliminates the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps 6 million American households heat and cool their homes.
PRE-K: Eliminates all funding for Preschool Development Grants, which help states strengthen their early childhood education system and get parents the child care and pre-K they need. The limited budget materials released today don’t mention Head Start or the Child Care and Development Block Grant, but leaked budget documents show Trump wants to eliminate Head Start.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Slashes funding for DOL by $4.6 billion (-35%). Proposes to “Make America Skilled Again” by cutting workforce training programs that help Americans develop skills and secure good-paying jobs, by roughly a third. Eliminates Job Corps and the Senior Community Service Employment Program.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: Slashes the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) budget by at least $3.7 billion (-10%).
Guts funding for grants to help keep communities safe by over $1 billion (-26%).
Cuts funding for FBI salaries and expenses by $545 million (-5%), endangering our Americans’ safety.
Cuts funding for Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) salaries and expenses by $212 million (-7%), weakening the agency’s capacity to crack down on drug trafficking. Also proposes shuttering major DEA offices in countries around the world, noting that those countries “are equipped to counter drug trafficking on their own.”
Cuts funding for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) salaries and expenses by $468 million (-29%) as part of the administration’s ongoing attempt to dismantle the agency in charge of enforcing our country’s gun laws.
TRIBES: Slashes $911 million (-24%) for core Tribal programs that uphold the federal government’s legally-obligated and court-ordered trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal nations. This cut would decimate core Tribal programs including road maintenance, housing, and programs for children and families. The proposal would nearly eliminate funding for construction of Tribal schools, which are already too often dilapidated, and it cuts Tribal law enforcement funding by 20%.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH: More than halves funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF) with a $5.2 billion (-57%) cut. Cuts funding for the Department of Energy’s Office of Science by $1.148 billion (-14%). These proposed cuts would decimate America’s edge in essential scientific research that will drive future economic growth.
EPA: Cuts funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by more than half by abandoning state and Tribal programs that build and maintain drinking water and sewer systems, starving states of longstanding federal funding provided to pay for states’ work enforcing federal laws, and decimating funding for cleaning up toxic Superfund sites. The request would also effectively eliminate research funding used to better understand the impacts on human health from polluted air and water and from toxic chemicals.
NATIONAL PARKS: Cuts $900 million (- 30%) from National Park Service operations, abandoning national parks that the administration says should suddenly be transferred to the states, while providing no funding for states to manage massive new obligations that such a dramatic move would entail. This would incentivize states to sell off public lands to the highest bidder, threatening valued open space and areas of natural and historical value to local communities.
AGRICULTURE: Guts funding for agricultural research, which is critical to ensuring American agriculture is competitive with the rest of the world and provides key resources to help farmers and ranchers prepare and adapt in an uncertain environment. Zeroes out foreign food aid that supports American farmers and is a lifeline for people living in extreme poverty across the world.
RURAL AMERICA: Slashes investments in core Rural Development programs by $721 million, including investments in safe drinking water, affordable housing, and resources to bolster the rural economy.
NUTRITION: Eliminates the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, which provides food assistance to low-income individuals 60 years of age and older to supplement diets and addressing potential nutrient deficiencies. The preliminary budget request does not mention any of the other 16 Nutrition Programs, including WIC, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and the National School Lunch Program.
VETERANS: Without more details, it is unclear whether the President is proposing to shift tens of billions of dollars in funding for veterans’ care to mandatory funding (which Republicans have long vociferously opposed) or to decimate funding for non-medical care.
FOREST SERVICE: Cuts $1.386 billion (-22%) from the Forest Service, gutting grant funding for state and tribal wildfire risk reduction, volunteer fire departments, and much more. The proposal would cut at least 2,000 National Forest System staff positions, which will severely harm the Administration’s stated goals of improving forest management and increasing domestic timber production.
ARMY CORPS: Cuts funding for the Army Corps of Engineers by $2 billion (-23%), slashing funding used to maintain our nation’s ports and harbors.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE: Cuts funding for the Department of Commerce by $1.9 billion (-18%). Outright eliminates the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which helps economically distressed communities across America get ahead.
NOAA: Guts funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) by $1.5 billion, which would eliminate all manner of programs that create good jobs, help local economies, and support ocean research, health, and coastal resilience. Proposes a reckless $209 million cut for NOAA’s weather satellites, which play a critical role in ensuring Americans have accurate weather forecasting and will result in a gap in observations when the current satellites retire early in the next decade.
ENERGY: Slashes funding for the Department of Energy overall by $4.7 billion (-9.4%). Guts funding for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs by $2.572 billion (-74%) and proposes to rescind $15.25 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law energy programs, which will raise energy costs for American consumers by halting vital innovation and energy projects.
SMALL BUSINESSES: Slashes funding for SBA’s Entrepreneurial Development Programs by $167 million, proposing the elimination of nearly all programs, including programs that support veterans as they work to start and grow a small business.
FEMA GRANTS: Cuts funding for FEMA non-disaster grants that help communities prepare for disasters, support efforts to prevent violence and terrorism, prepare emergency responders, and more.
STATE DEPARTMENT & FOREIGN ASSISTANCE: Guts funding for the State Department and America’s international security, economic, and humanitarian assistance programs by $31.2 billion (-48%).
The United States already spends less than 0.2% of our GDP on diplomacy and foreign assistance, which is less than a third of the percent we spent under President Reagan’s peace through strength approach, and Trump is proposing to halve these critical investments.
Cuts funding for lifesaving and other humanitarian assistance by $4.7 billion (-54%), which will lead to preventable deaths and suffering across the globe, and threaten Americans’ safety and well-being by undercutting our efforts to stop disease outbreaks and prevent conflict. A cut of this magnitude will also lead to more migration of people fleeing poverty, conflict, and natural disasters.
Cuts funding for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement account by $1.3 billion (-91%) which helps prevent human trafficking, stop drug trafficking, and much more, with direct implications for American communities.
Slashes economic growth and development funding across multiple agencies and accounts by $6 billion (67%) and proposes the final dissolution of USAID.
Guts funding for global health initiatives by $6.2 billion (-62%).
Reneges on our treaty dues for the United Nations (UN), U.N. Peacekeeping operations, and a majority of other international organizations.
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT: Eliminates all funding ($770 million) for community-based anti-poverty programs that help low income individuals and families access services to alleviate the causes of poverty.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS: Eliminates $291 million in funding for all current CDFI financial assistance awards, which help leverage private capital to support the development of child care centers, housing, health care facilities, and small businesses. Since 2010, CDFIs have financed over 1.3 million businesses and 557,000 affordable homes.
AMERICORPS: Eliminates AmeriCorps, which enables over 200,000 Americans to help serve communities across the country, including by responding to natural disasters, supporting veterans, fighting the opioid epidemic, helping older Americans age with dignity, and working in our schools, educating and supporting students.
CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING: Eliminates funding for CPB, ending support for more than 1,500 local public television and radio stations.
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES: Eliminates funding for IMLS and the support provided to libraries and museums throughout the United States.
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION: Cuts funding for the Bureau by $600 million (-34%), gutting investments in key restoration projects.
CULTURAL GRANTS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES: Completely eliminates the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, which provide funding for every state and every congressional district for cultural economic development and the creative economy.
NASA: Cuts NASA funding by $6 billion (-24%), the largest single-year cut to NASA in U.S. history, which would mark an incredible retreat for American leadership and ambition in space. Terminates the Artemis Campaign to establish a human presence on the Moon after the Artemis III mission. Slashes funding for the Science Mission Directorate by $3.43 billion (-47%), which would cancel numerous current and planned missions to better understand our universe, solar system, and Earth.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Eliminates funding to 27 states by zeroing out funding for 6 of 7 regional commissions, which provide grants in economically distressed communities for disaster mitigation, opioid crisis support programming, workforce training, and much more.
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE: Likely cuts IRS enforcement by nearly $2.5 billion (-89%). This significant reduction will help billionaire tax cheats game the system while working families continue to pay their fair share.
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey
Boston (May 2, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump issued an executive order last night attempting to direct the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to cease funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service. The Trump administration also today released its budget for fiscal year 2026, which proposes to eliminate all funding for CPB.
“President Trump’s executive order is both illegal and a direct threat to the survival of local public media stations across the country,” said Senator Markey. “These stations are a lifeline for rural and urban communities alike, offering everything from educational children’s programming to life-saving emergency alerts. Eliminating funding for public media punishes free expression and jeopardizes trusted sources of news, culture, and emergency information for communities everywhere. Local stations must have the resources and autonomy to serve their audiences without political interference. I will fight to maintain CPB’s funding and protect the integrity of public broadcasting.”
On April 15, 2025, Senator Markey, along with Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton urging the agency to lift its freeze on grants that help improve the resiliency of public broadcasting stations. Less than two weeks later, FEMA lifted the freeze on those funds.
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Chris Lamb, Professor of Journalism, Indiana University
President Donald Trump was asked during a press conference on April 30, 2025, about the possible impact of his tariff policies and trade war with China.
Trump answered that American children should prepare to make sacrifices at Christmas.
“Maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know,” he said, “and maybe the two dolls will cost a couple of bucks more than they would normally.”
The New York Times reported that Trump appeared to be telling kids they would have to manage with fewer toys this year for the sake of his economic agenda.
Jane Mayer, a reporter with The New Yorker, called it “Trump’s Marie Antoinette moment.”
This was not the first − or last − time Trump said something that left many Americans with mouths open and heads shaking.
Hours after his Marie Antoinette moment, Trump, whose first 100 days back in office have been characterized as chaotic and damaging to democracy, was asked during a phone interview at a town-hall broadcast on NewsNation what the biggest mistake he’d made thus far in his second presidency.
“I don’t really believe I’ve made any mistakes,” Trump replied.
The audience, representing a cross section of Americans, burst out laughing.
Trump’s gaffes aren’t just part of his presidency; gaffes are part of the storied tradition of the American presidency. Some of those comments have clung to presidents and even affected history.
Here are examples from each president over the past 50 years or so of statements that at least some of them were embarrassed by or came to regret. Each was made when the president was serving in the White House. The quotes are organized chronologically.
On Nov. 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, in the midst of the Watergate scandal that would end his presidency, defended himself against charges of corruption.
“People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook,” Nixon said. “Well, I’m not a crook. I’ve earned everything I’ve got.”
Instead of quelling the scandal, as Nixon hoped, his words produced the opposite reaction. He resigned from the presidency nine months later in August 1974.
Gerald Ford, Nixon’s vice president who became president after Nixon’s resignation, subsequently ran for election in 1976.
During one of his televised debates against Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter, Ford inexplicably claimed the Soviet Union did not control Eastern Europe.
“There is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe,” Ford said, “and there never will be under a Ford administration.”
To which the moderator, New York Times editor May Frankel, said, “I’m sorry, what?”
Ford’s remark was so outrageously incorrect that it may have contributed to his defeat in the tight presidential election.
Carter defeated Ford and was elected in 1976. He ran for reelection against Republican nominee Ronald Reagan in 1980. During one of their debates, Carter said he sought the advice of his 13-year-old daughter, Amy, on what was the most important issue facing America.
“She said she thought it was nuclear weaponry,” Carter said, “and the control of nuclear arms.”
Carter tried to show that arms control was a subject that had great resonance to even 13-year-olds. Instead, it left viewers puzzled why he had inserted his daughter into the debate. A wire service story at the time summarized the response by saying that reporters covering the debate winced and others groaned.
Reagan, a former television and movie actor who defeated Carter in the 1980 presidential election, was known as “the Great Communicator” for his eloquence.
A well-known anti-Communist, Reagan was not always careful about what he said.
Before a speech on Aug. 11, 1984, Reagan joked during a sound check, “I’ve signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.”
The joke on the open mic, which was not broadcast live but leaked later, resulted in a Soviet red alert − and temporarily moved the U.S. and Soviet Union toward war.
Reagan’s successor, his vice president, George H.W. Bush, by comparison was no great communicator. His words came out of his mouth and appeared to go in separate ways.
“I have opinions of my own, strong opinions,” Bush said, “but I don’t always agree with them.”
Democrat Bill Clinton defeated George H.W. Bush in the 1992 presidential election.
Clinton’s presidency was dogged with accusations of unethical behavior and extramarital affairs. Clinton, in testimony before a grand jury investigating his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, was asked whether he was lying when he told aides that “there’s nothing going on” between him and Lewinsky.
“It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is,” Clinton responded. “If the − if he − if ‘is’ means is and never has been, that is not − that is one thing.”
Slate magazine said that this response may have been the “defining moment” of his presidency and, in doing so, captured his contribution to semantics. As Time magazine pointed out,
“Until then, America hadn’t been sure there was more than one definition of ‘is.’”
George W. Bush, the son of George H.W. Bush, succeeded Clinton in the White House. Americans learned that Bush had more in common with his father than just the same last name.
“There’s an old saying in Tennessee − I know it’s in Texas,” Bush said, “probably in Tennessee, that says, fool me once, shame on − shame on you. Fool me − you can’t get fooled again.”
Barack Obama, like Reagan, was known for his sense of humor. And like Reagan, Obama learned that not everything was a joking matter.
While appearing on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno in 2009, Obama said he had improved his bowling by practicing at the White House bowling alley. He told Leno he had bowled a pedestrian score of 129, provoking a sarcastic response from Leno.
Obama then made the following joke: “It’s like the Special Olympics or something.”
Obama quickly apologized to the Special Olympics, the athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
Trump was first elected president in 2016 but was defeated by Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Trump and Biden faced each other again in 2024.
During a television debate on June 27, 2024, CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked Biden why voters should trust him to solve the immigration crisis. Biden said he changed a law that allowed Trump and his administration to separate immigrant families and put children in cages.
Biden’s train of thought then jumped the tracks.
“And I’m going to continue to move until we get the total ban on the − the total initiative relative to what we’re going to do with more Border Patrol and more asylum officers,” Biden said.
“I really don’t know what he said at the end of that sentence,” Trump said, “and I don’t think he did, either.”
The same could be said for much of what Biden said during the debate.
Biden withdrew from the presidential race three weeks after his poor debate performance.
Chris Lamb does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
– ref. What is the biggest gaffe, blooper or blunder that a recent president has made? It may depend on what your definition of ‘is’ is – https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-biggest-gaffe-blooper-or-blunder-that-a-recent-president-has-made-it-may-depend-on-what-your-definition-of-is-is-255755
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Chris Lamb, Professor of Journalism, Indiana University
President Donald Trump was asked during a press conference on April 30, 2025, about the possible impact of his tariff policies and trade war with China.
Trump answered that American children should prepare to make sacrifices at Christmas.
“Maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know,” he said, “and maybe the two dolls will cost a couple of bucks more than they would normally.”
The New York Times reported that Trump appeared to be telling kids they would have to manage with fewer toys this year for the sake of his economic agenda.
Jane Mayer, a reporter with The New Yorker, called it “Trump’s Marie Antoinette moment.”
This was not the first − or last − time Trump said something that left many Americans with mouths open and heads shaking.
Hours after his Marie Antoinette moment, Trump, whose first 100 days back in office have been characterized as chaotic and damaging to democracy, was asked during a phone interview at a town-hall broadcast on NewsNation what the biggest mistake he’d made thus far in his second presidency.
“I don’t really believe I’ve made any mistakes,” Trump replied.
The audience, representing a cross section of Americans, burst out laughing.
Trump’s gaffes aren’t just part of his presidency; gaffes are part of the storied tradition of the American presidency. Some of those comments have clung to presidents and even affected history.
Here are examples from each president over the past 50 years or so of statements that at least some of them were embarrassed by or came to regret. Each was made when the president was serving in the White House. The quotes are organized chronologically.
On Nov. 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, in the midst of the Watergate scandal that would end his presidency, defended himself against charges of corruption.
“People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook,” Nixon said. “Well, I’m not a crook. I’ve earned everything I’ve got.”
Instead of quelling the scandal, as Nixon hoped, his words produced the opposite reaction. He resigned from the presidency nine months later in August 1974.
Gerald Ford, Nixon’s vice president who became president after Nixon’s resignation, subsequently ran for election in 1976.
During one of his televised debates against Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter, Ford inexplicably claimed the Soviet Union did not control Eastern Europe.
“There is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe,” Ford said, “and there never will be under a Ford administration.”
To which the moderator, New York Times editor May Frankel, said, “I’m sorry, what?”
Ford’s remark was so outrageously incorrect that it may have contributed to his defeat in the tight presidential election.
Carter defeated Ford and was elected in 1976. He ran for reelection against Republican nominee Ronald Reagan in 1980. During one of their debates, Carter said he sought the advice of his 13-year-old daughter, Amy, on what was the most important issue facing America.
“She said she thought it was nuclear weaponry,” Carter said, “and the control of nuclear arms.”
Carter tried to show that arms control was a subject that had great resonance to even 13-year-olds. Instead, it left viewers puzzled why he had inserted his daughter into the debate. A wire service story at the time summarized the response by saying that reporters covering the debate winced and others groaned.
Reagan, a former television and movie actor who defeated Carter in the 1980 presidential election, was known as “the Great Communicator” for his eloquence.
A well-known anti-Communist, Reagan was not always careful about what he said.
Before a speech on Aug. 11, 1984, Reagan joked during a sound check, “I’ve signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes.”
The joke on the open mic, which was not broadcast live but leaked later, resulted in a Soviet red alert − and temporarily moved the U.S. and Soviet Union toward war.
Reagan’s successor, his vice president, George H.W. Bush, by comparison was no great communicator. His words came out of his mouth and appeared to go in separate ways.
“I have opinions of my own, strong opinions,” Bush said, “but I don’t always agree with them.”
Democrat Bill Clinton defeated George H.W. Bush in the 1992 presidential election.
Clinton’s presidency was dogged with accusations of unethical behavior and extramarital affairs. Clinton, in testimony before a grand jury investigating his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, was asked whether he was lying when he told aides that “there’s nothing going on” between him and Lewinsky.
“It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is,” Clinton responded. “If the − if he − if ‘is’ means is and never has been, that is not − that is one thing.”
Slate magazine said that this response may have been the “defining moment” of his presidency and, in doing so, captured his contribution to semantics. As Time magazine pointed out,
“Until then, America hadn’t been sure there was more than one definition of ‘is.’”
George W. Bush, the son of George H.W. Bush, succeeded Clinton in the White House. Americans learned that Bush had more in common with his father than just the same last name.
“There’s an old saying in Tennessee − I know it’s in Texas,” Bush said, “probably in Tennessee, that says, fool me once, shame on − shame on you. Fool me − you can’t get fooled again.”
Barack Obama, like Reagan, was known for his sense of humor. And like Reagan, Obama learned that not everything was a joking matter.
While appearing on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno in 2009, Obama said he had improved his bowling by practicing at the White House bowling alley. He told Leno he had bowled a pedestrian score of 129, provoking a sarcastic response from Leno.
Obama then made the following joke: “It’s like the Special Olympics or something.”
Obama quickly apologized to the Special Olympics, the athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
Trump was first elected president in 2016 but was defeated by Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Trump and Biden faced each other again in 2024.
During a television debate on June 27, 2024, CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked Biden why voters should trust him to solve the immigration crisis. Biden said he changed a law that allowed Trump and his administration to separate immigrant families and put children in cages.
Biden’s train of thought then jumped the tracks.
“And I’m going to continue to move until we get the total ban on the − the total initiative relative to what we’re going to do with more Border Patrol and more asylum officers,” Biden said.
“I really don’t know what he said at the end of that sentence,” Trump said, “and I don’t think he did, either.”
The same could be said for much of what Biden said during the debate.
Biden withdrew from the presidential race three weeks after his poor debate performance.
Chris Lamb does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
– ref. What are the biggest gaffes, bloopers and blunders that recent presidents have made? It may depend on what your definition of ‘is’ is – https://theconversation.com/what-are-the-biggest-gaffes-bloopers-and-blunders-that-recent-presidents-have-made-it-may-depend-on-what-your-definition-of-is-is-255755
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session to consider the nominations of William Kimmitt to serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade and Kenneth Kies to serve as the Assistant Treasury Secretary for Tax Policy.
As prepared for delivery:
“We meet today to consider favorably reporting the nominations of William Kimmitt, who is nominated to serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, and Kenneth Kies, who is nominated to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the Treasury Department.
“The meeting this morning will provide members with the opportunity to make remarks on the nominees. We will notify members of a time and location later today to conduct the vote.
“During his hearing, Mr. Kimmitt spoke about his mission to ensure the International Trade Administration (ITA) is a champion for American workers and industries, and to promote a trade policy that is guided by a strategic understanding of our national interest. I look forward to working with him, if confirmed, to accomplish these goals.
“Turning now to Mr. Kies, who has decades of experience in the tax policy world. Mr. Kies spoke about the importance of permanently extending and building on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to prevent a more than $4 trillion tax hike and deliver certainty and stability to American families and businesses, as well as provide additional middle-class tax relief.
“Mr. Kies, if confirmed, will be a valuable partner in our efforts to deliver on President Trump’s economic agenda.
“I will be voting in favor of both nominations, and I encourage all my colleagues on the Committee to do the same.
“I now recognize Ranking Member Wyden for his remarks.”
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo
Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor urging his colleagues to support the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA).
As delivered:
“I rise today to urge my colleagues to vote in favor of the confirmation of Mr. Frank Bisignano, who is nominated to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA).
“The Social Security Administration has the significant responsibility of overseeing the Social Security program, which provides monthly benefits to millions of seniors, individuals with disabilities and their families. The SSA also oversees the Supplemental Security Income program and issues Social Security numbers and cards, among other workloads.
“I am confident Mr. Bisignano has the experience needed to lead this important agency. He has more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in banks and financial institutions. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Fiserv, Inc., a leader in payments and financial technology.
“During his nomination hearing, Mr. Bisignano committed to improving customer service at the Social Security Administration, including by bringing down wait times for the agency’s National 800 Number and for claims decisions; ensuring that individuals can interact with the SSA in the way they prefer, whether in-person, by phone or online; and improving the SSA’s payment accuracy.
“During Mr. Bisignano’s nomination hearing, concerns were raised regarding his alleged connections to DOGE’s work at the SSA. These allegations were raised in an anonymous letter, dated March 24, 2025, the day before Mr. Bisignano’s nomination hearing.
“The allegations focused on the frequency and details of communications between the nominee and SSA officials. Mr. Bisignano addressed the allegations during the hearing and responded in writing as part of the questions for the record. He has stated that he does not currently have a role at the SSA and was not part of the decision-making process led by the Acting Commissioner, Lee Dudek, about SSA operations, personnel or management.
“The Social Security Administration needs steady, Senate-confirmed leadership. Mr. Bisignano would bring his decades-long focus on customer service and operational excellence to the SSA. I strongly encourage my colleagues to join me in voting to confirm Mr. Bisignano to serve as the next Commissioner of Social Security.”
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing to consider the nomination of Rodney Scott to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner.
As prepared for delivery:
“Today, we will hear from Rodney Scott, who is nominated to serve as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection—or CBP.
“Mr. Scott, congratulations on your nomination, and thank you for your willingness to serve.
“Mr. Scott’s twenty-nine years of service at the U.S. Border Patrol provides him with the hands-on experience to oversee one the world’s largest—and most important—law enforcement agencies.
“The men and women of CBP are on the frontlines of keeping America safe while ensuring lawful commerce and travel still move efficiently.
“The CBP has a broad, challenging mission of countering terrorism; combatting transnational crime; securing the border, facilitating lawful trade and protecting revenue; and facilitating lawful travel.
“Consequently, CBP needs strong and committed leadership to ensure it can fulfill its dual responsibilities of allowing law-abiding travelers and businesses to get on their way while combatting grave threats to our security, such as the cartels smuggling fentanyl and other contraband into the United States.
“Mr. Scott’s extensive background experience makes him more than fit to lead such a sprawling agency.
“Mr. Scott has served on the front lines as Chief Patrol Agent with the Border Patrol, but has also gained valuable experience at CBP headquarters.
“In 2005, he served as an Assistant Chief within the Office of the CBP Commissioner’s Office of Anti-terrorism.
“In 2019, he served as the Acting Deputy Chief of the U.S Border Patrol, and went on to become Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol the following year.
“President Trump rightfully prioritizes border security and recognizes the need for effective leadership at CBP. Mr. Scott is highly qualified for the job at hand, and the President made an excellent choice in nominating him for this position.
“Mr. Scott understands what makes CBP effective, including the strong partnerships it will need with various federal agencies and Congress. If confirmed, I have no doubt he will be able to hit the ground running.
“Thank you again for your willingness to return to government, and I look forward to working with you, if confirmed.
“Before I turn it over to the Ranking Member, I am going to enter a document into the record. Last Wednesday, Homeland Security was requested to provide further information regarding the 2010 death of Mr. Hernandez Rojas, who died at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and the actions of Mr. Scott—who served at Sector Headquarters in San Diego.
“Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem responded to the request and cited official investigations and statutes to note that Mr. Scott’s ministerial work following the death—including authorizing a subpoena to request medical records that were provided to the San Diego police department—was in accordance with his duties, the law and professional standards.”
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christina N. Zdenek, Associate Researcher, The University of Queensland
Scientists in the United States have created a new snake antivenom using the blood of a man who deliberately built up immunity to snakebites by injecting himself with many different kinds of venom more than 800 times over 18 years.
The researchers showed “super antibodies” from the man’s blood prevented toxic damage from neurotoxins found in the venoms of 19 different snake species, including mambas and cobras.
The new study may represent a welcome advance in antivenom production. Most current techniques are more than a century old and involve injecting venom into horses and other animals, then harvesting antibodies from their blood.
Even so, new treatments are only part of the challenge of addressing the huge global problem of snakebites, which kill and maim hundreds of thousands of people around the world each year.
Tim Friede describes himself as an “autodidact herpetologist and venom expert”. He deliberately immunised himself with increasing doses of a number of snake venoms over an 18-year period, in a risky practice known as “mithridatism” that we don’t recommend. Some issues include: Friede nearly died several times, and immunity can drop in weeks.
Scientists took a small sample of Friede’s blood and isolated the antibodies his immune system had developed to counteract the venoms. Next, they determined which of the antibodies were broadly effective against two important types of neurotoxins found in the venoms of elapid snakes, a family of species including cobras, mambas, and taipans.
The next step was to sequence the DNA from Friede’s b-cells (a type of immune cell) that produced those two antibodies, then insert the genes responsible into a kind of virus called a bacteriophage. Then, using the modified bacteriophage and human cells as mini factories, the researchers produced lots of the antibodies to use in their work.
Antivenom is currently the only specific treatment available for snakebites. It is usually produced by first collecting venom (which is dangerous), then “hyper-immunising” a domesticated animal (such as a horse) by routinely injecting it with small but increasing doses of that venom.
The horse’s blood is extracted and its antibodies purified. The antibodies can then be injected into a snakebite victim, where they stick to toxins. This prevents the toxins from binding to targets in the body, and it also flags them for elimination by the immune system.
Traditional antivenoms have their problems. They can cause a severe allergic response known as an anaphylactic reaction (up to 50% of the time, in some countries). They may also have limited effectiveness due to differences in venom composition in snakes from different regions, or at different stages of the snake’s life.
Broad-spectrum or “polyvalent” antivenoms are made by injecting horses with mixtures of venom from different species or different populations of snakes. However, the elevated antibody content per dose can increase the risk of adverse reactions.
Another challenge with mixed antivenoms is that some toxins that produce a strong immune response can suppress the production of antibodies against other equally dangerous toxins.
Antivenom production is not presently a very profitable business. The expenses are huge, there is limited economy of scale, the effectiveness of antivenoms can be geographically specific, and the products have a short shelf-life and may have strict refrigeration requirements.
Snakebite is also a disease of poverty. The people most affected are those least able to afford treatment.
In Australia, the government has been supporting onshore antivenom production since 2020.
In the past decade, more precise, ethical, and potentially cost-effective methods of producing snakebite therapeutics have emerged. These include monoclonal antibodies produced in the lab, as well as more conventional drugs.
For example, varespladib is one drug that has progressed to phase II clinical trials. It works extremely well against a major component found in many snake venoms worldwide.
Hybrid products containing “designer antibodies” and inhibitors like varespladib may be the future of snakebite treatment.
The new “universal elapid antivenom” is in many ways an improvement on traditional antivenoms. However, there are still several deadly toxins present in elapid snake venoms it does not address, such as the coagulotoxin (blood-attacking) prothrombinase found in the venom of eastern brown snakes and taipans.
Many people around the world live with the daily threat of being bitten by a venomous snake. Farmers, graziers, children walking barefoot to school, and many rural and remote workers in tropical and subtropical region, are at risk.
The World Health Organisation deems snakebite a neglected tropical disease. It kills one person roughly every four minutes. As many as 2.7 million people are bitten annually, resulting in up to 138,000 deaths and around 400,000 people permanently maimed.
When it comes to reducing the number of people who die from snakebite, novel snakebite treatments are undoubtedly important. However, developing new drugs is the relatively easy part of the problem.
A drug is only as good as your capacity to deliver it when and where it’s needed. For snakebites, time is short and locations may be remote.
Far more attention and resources need to be devoted to all aspects of health infrastructure in the tropics, including the availability and distribution of life-saving medicines.
Prevention is also critical. Reducing the number of snakebites will reduce the burden on health infrastructure by saving lives and limbs.
To achieve this, we need far more resources devoted to research on snake behaviour, snake ecology, human–snake interactions, and public education about snakes. Snakebite is the result of an ecological encounter between two organisms, and we know disappointingly little about the circumstances in which it occurs.
Christina N. Zdenek co-owns and works for the Australian Reptile Academy, a Queensland-based company that provides venomous-snake identification and handling courses for industry and the public.
Timothy N.W. Jackson is co-head of the Australian Venom Research Unit, which has previously received funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Department of Health, and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
– ref. ‘Super antibodies’ for snake toxins: how a dangerous DIY experiment helped scientists make a new antivenom – https://theconversation.com/super-antibodies-for-snake-toxins-how-a-dangerous-diy-experiment-helped-scientists-make-a-new-antivenom-255611
Source: US State of Idaho
Home Newsroom Labrador Letter: How Idaho is Fighting for Constitutional Rights Nationwide
Dear Friends,
Most people don’t spend their days reading court filings or coalition letters from attorneys general—and I don’t blame them. But behind those filings is where we do some of our most important work defending Idaho’s values, protecting our freedoms, and standing up to overreach. So in this week’s Labrador Letter, I want to take a moment to explain how this work happens, what we’ve been doing, and why it matters for Idaho.
One of the tools we use as attorneys general is the amicus brief—a legal document filed in a court case where a state isn’t directly involved, but where the outcome affects our rights or our laws. “Amicus” means “friend” in Latin, and these briefs allow us to stand up as a “friend of the court”—and more importantly, a friend of the people—on issues that matter beyond just Idaho’s border.
We also join coalition letters with other attorneys general to demand accountability, warn of legal consequences, and push back on policies that overstep constitutional boundaries. These aren’t just symbolic gestures. They are the united voice of states, telling corporations, federal agencies, and international bodies that we will not be silent—or that we’re prepared to fight back against unlawful policies.
In the past few months, we’ve used both of these tools to defend parental rights, merit-based hiring, Second Amendment freedoms, veteran’s benefits, and the rule of law.
Some of the clearest examples of this work are playing out in the business and financial sectors—where the push for political conformity is increasingly replacing accountability, and sometimes, the law. We recently joined a 15-state coalition urging the Business Roundtable—an organization made up of CEOs from some of the most powerful companies in America—to abandon discriminatory DEI mandates. These race-based hiring quotas and ideological trainings violate both state and federal law, replacing merit with identity politics. We joined this effort because Idahoans deserve to compete and be hired based on ability, not immutable characteristics.
At the same time, we also joined a coalition letter asking major Wall Street firms like BlackRock, JPMorgan, and others about their investments in Chinese companies tied to forced labor, genocide, and the Chinese Communist Party. These asset managers handle trillions of dollars on behalf of pensioners, retirees, and working Americans. When they hide the risks of investing in an adversarial regime, it’s not just bad business—it may be fraud. Idaho public employees, retirees, and private investors have a right to know whether their money is being funneled into unstable or unethical markets, especially when those markets are propped up by a hostile foreign government.
We’re also confronting another ideological push—this one coming from within our own institutions and aimed squarely at the foundations of biology, parental rights, and public spending. We’re pushing back against one of the most troubling trends in our country today: the effort to force radical gender ideology into every institution—including our prison system. I recently co-led a 24-state amicus brief in support of a Trump-era executive order that prohibits taxpayer-funded gender transition surgeries and hormone treatments for inmates in federal custody. The case, Kingdom v. Trump, asks whether prisoners can claim a constitutional right under the Eighth Amendment to receive these procedures at public expense. Our brief makes clear: denying elective, irreversible procedures is not cruel or unusual punishment. These decisions about medical care in prisons should be made by elected policymakers—not imposed by courts. Idahoans should not be forced to subsidize medical practices are experimental and go against basic biology. This case is about protecting taxpayers and restoring common sense to public policy.
We’re seeing the same kind of overreach in states attempting to rewrite the Second Amendment—and Idaho is fighting back. This past September, I led a multistate amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Maryland’s unconstitutional ban on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles. These firearms are used by law-abiding Americans every day for self-defense, sport, and tradition. Our brief stated that Maryland’s law violates the Second Amendment and defies Supreme Court precedent. Idahoans value their freedom—and when another state tries to criminalize the exercise of a constitutional right, we will lead the charge to stop it. The case is now before the U.S. Supreme Court, and we are awaiting a decision on whether the justices will take it up.
That same commitment to defending what’s right applies to how we treat those who served our country. In March, our office joined every state in the country in a bipartisan amicus brief defending the earned benefits of two decorated servicemembers denied their full GI Bill education benefits. The VA took a narrow view of the law, even after the U.S. Supreme Court made clear in Rudisill v. McDonough that these benefits are owed. This wasn’t a partisan issue. It was a failure by a federal agency to keep its word to our veterans. That’s why we stepped in. Veterans in Idaho and across America deserve every benefit they were promised.
Just as we fight for our veterans, we’re also working to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for their role in the opioid crisis that has harmed communities across America. We recently helped secure up to $335 million in a bipartisan, multistate settlement with Mylan Pharmaceuticals. The company marketed opioid products, including fentanyl patches, while minimizing known risks of abuse. These practices contributed to a crisis that has touched nearly every state—including Idaho. While no settlement can undo the damage, these funds will support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in communities across our state.
All of this is more than just legal action—it’s a commitment to protecting Idaho’s future and pushing back against those who would undermine it. We don’t wait for permission to defend our values, and we won’t stay quiet while others try to dictate the direction of this country. Whether it’s Wall Street, Washington, or states trying to export their failed policies nationwide, Idaho will continue to lead—fighting in the courts, building strong coalitions, and standing firm for the rule of law. We will protect our rights, our sovereignty, and our way of life—no matter who tries to take them.
Best regards,
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined 30 of her colleagues in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maureen Henneberg to reverse the abrupt cancellation of hundreds of public safety grants that serve crime victims and improve public safety in communities across the country. The letter calls on DOJ to provide information about its decision to cancel the grants.
The Senators wrote, in part: “On April 22, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) notified hundreds of grant recipients across the country, without warning, that their funding had been terminated, effective immediately. Many of these grants are authorized by Congress and support programs that have enhanced public safety in communities rural and urban, affluent and poor, Democratic and Republican.”
The Senators continued: “As DOJ’s largest grantmaking component, OJP over the last several decades has supported crime victim assistance and compensation programs, juvenile justice and child protection activities, sex offender management efforts, criminal justice research, and crime statistics collection. These programs deliver critical resources to state, local, and community advocates who help people with addiction and protect kids, veterans, and victims of crime across the country.”
The Senators concluded: “Additionally, we advise that the Department restore immediately the grants terminated on April 22. The cursory termination of these programs imperils the public safety of the victims and communities that rely on these critical resources.”
The full text of the letter can be read here.
In her role as the former Chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee, Shaheen led efforts to fund programs that increase public safety and support New Hampshire’s law enforcement agencies. In the Fiscal Year 2024 government funding legislation, Shaheen secured $23,212,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending to help build safe and prosperous communities and other priorities.
Shaheen also champions efforts in the Senate to boost services and programs for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 CJS Subcommittee Appropriations bill, Shaheen secured and helped advance $739.5 million, the highest funding level ever, for grants authorized by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn)
The legislation would ensure Americans reach help when dialing 9-1-1, including during natural disasters, and make important updates to the classification of 9-1-1 dispatchers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) announced that their bipartisan Enhancing First Response Act, which would make important updates to our 9-1-1 emergency reporting system to ensure Americans can reach help when they dial 9-1-1 during natural disasters and improve implementation of Kari’s law, has advanced out of the Commerce Committee.
The legislation will also ensure 9-1-1 dispatchers are recognized as protective service workers to ensure their job classification appropriately recognizes the lifesaving nature of their work. This legislation is also co-sponsored by Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ed Markey (D-MA), Ted Budd (R-NC), Angus King (I-ME), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
“Americans need reliable communications networks, especially 9-1-1, and this is a crucial step toward ensuring that reliability,” said Klobuchar. “Our bipartisan legislation will save lives by ensuring Americans can connect to 9-1-1 during major disasters and improving the resiliency of our 9-1-1 system against outages and disruptions. It also recognizes 9-1-1 dispatchers for their critical roles during times of crisis by ensuring they are classified as the first responders that they are.”
“Ensuring Americans can reach help when they dial 9-1-1 during natural disasters is paramount,” said Blackburn. “The Emergency Reporting Act takes necessary steps to prevent 9-1-1 service disruptions, properly recognize dispatchers for their lifesaving work, and further study how we can make improvements to the 9-1-1 emergency response system.”
Specifically, the Enhancing First Response Act would:
Require the FCC to issue a report after major natural disasters on the extent to which people were unable to reach 9-1-1 during the disaster and subsequent recovery efforts, and make recommendations to improve the resiliency of 9-1-1 systems to prevent future service disruptions;
Require the FCC to study the unreported 9-1-1 outages and develop recommendations to improve outage reporting and communication between mobile carriers experiencing network outages and 9-1-1 centers;
Update the classification of 9-1-1 dispatchers from clerical workers to protective service workers in the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) to better reflect the life-saving work they perform each day. The SOC is a tool used by federal agencies to classify the workforce into useful, occupational categories;
Require the FCC to report on the extent to which multi-line telephone system manufacturers and vendors have complied with Kari’s Law, which Senator Klobuchar worked to pass into law in 2018 and requires the manufacturers of multi-line telephone systems to create systems that allow callers to reach 9-1-1 without dialing a prefix or postfix.
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan
05.02.25
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), co-founders of the bipartisan Senate Foreign Service Caucus, announced a resolution celebrating May 2, 2025 as “Foreign Service Day.” The day recognizes the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States and honors the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty. Foreign Service Day has been celebrated on the first Friday in May for generations. Last year, the Senators celebrated the Foreign Service’s 100th anniversary on May 24, 2024. The institution, as it is organized today, was established through the Rogers Act of 1924, which consolidated and reorganized the existing Diplomatic and Consular Services into a single entity. Since then, the Foreign Service has led U.S. diplomatic efforts across the globe and is critical to securing U.S. foreign policy interests.
“America’s Foreign Service officers are tasked with promoting America’s interests, strengthening national security, and assisting U.S. citizens in the far corners of the globe, often with little fanfare or recognition.” said Sen. Sullivan, a co-founder of the bipartisan Senate Foreign Service Caucus. “I’m glad to have worked with Senator Van Hollen once again to salute the courageous, dedicated members of the United States Foreign Service.”
“Our Foreign Service officers and State Department officials carry out the vital functions of advancing American diplomacy, promoting our values, and assisting U.S. citizens abroad. The work they do is essential to our national security and our standing on the world stage, and we are deeply grateful for the sacrifice they and their families make,” said Sen. Van Hollen, a co-founder of the bipartisan Senate Foreign Service Caucus. “This bipartisan resolution honors the immense contributions and critical importance of the Foreign Service to our nation and underscores why we must continue working to support our diplomatic corps.”
“Each year on the first Friday in May, we commemorate Foreign Service Day to honor those who gave their lives in service to their nation, defending the security, prosperity, and fundamental values of the United States,” said Tom Yazdgerdi, president of the American Foreign Service Association. “Members of the Foreign Service remain ready to defend, to take necessary risks and accept the hardships that come with serving as the first line of defense for our nation. I thank our caucus co-chairs for their commemoration of this day and the resolution recognizing the important work of the Foreign Service.”
The Foreign Service is comprised of tens of thousands of personnel who serve at hundreds of embassies and consulates overseas. They are employees of the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, the Foreign Agricultural Service, the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, and the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
In 2017, Senators Van Hollen and Sullivan formed the Foreign Service Caucus to provide a bipartisan platform for addressing the challenges facing those who serve in the U.S. Foreign Service around the world and to develop policy solutions to support the U.S. diplomatic mission abroad. As part of their leadership of this Caucus, the Senators worked to pass their Foreign Service Families Act, which became law through the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Senators’ legislation ensures that the Foreign Service is able to attract and retain a world-class diplomatic corps by providing expanded career options and support to eligible family members – similar to those provided to military families.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Juan Ciscomani (Arizona)
TUCSON, AZ — Congressman Juan Ciscomani doubled-down today on his commitment to extending federal tax cuts, calling them critical to creating jobs and building a strong, vibrant economy.
At a roundtable discussion with business leaders and advocates, the Congressman said pro-growth policies are driving the economy forward and creating opportunities for Arizona and the country.
“Conversations with local business owners and employers are essential and make me a better, more informed member of Congress,” Ciscomani told business leaders attending this morning’s discussion. “Your voices are critical.”
The discussion included Suzanne Clark, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Michael Guymon, Chief Advocacy Officer for the Chamber of Southern Arizona and representatives from businesses in Ciscomani’s 6th Congressional District.
The Congressman spoke about the upcoming expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and the pressing need to extend TCJA before the end of the year to prevent a tax hike on families and small businesses.
“The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) lowered taxes and delivered real relief for families, workers, and small businesses in southeastern Arizona, and across the U.S.,” said Ciscomani. “Letting these tax cuts expire at the end of the year would raise taxes and hit families and businesses where it hurts the most – their pocketbook. In Congress, I will continue to work to extend TCJA to make everyday living more affordable and further strengthen our economy. I am grateful to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for hosting this important event.”
Ciscomani also discussed his efforts to promote a stronger economy through legislation like the Critical Minerals Consistency Act (H.R. 755), a bill he introduced to bolster the domestic supply of critical minerals, and his efforts to protect clean energy tax credits.
Ciscomani joined 20 fellow Republicans in a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith urging him to protect the credits, which have helped to lower energy costs, create jobs and drive industry back to southeastern Arizona. Repealing these credits prematurely would create uncertainty for industries that already have major projects underway.
“All policy is local, and we heard that message loud and clear from Tucson small business owners today,” said Suzanne Clark, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Local businesses are the engines for economic growth in communities across the country, but they need smart public policy—including a consistent and competitive tax code—to drive growth and create opportunity. The U.S. Chamber is convening business leaders and policymakers in every corner of America because we know decisions made in Washington really have an impact at the local level. We are grateful to count the Chamber of Southern Arizona and Congressman Ciscomani as strong partners in the effort to preserve pro-growth tax policy.”
The roundtable preceded a well-attended “kickoff luncheon” for the Chamber of Southern Arizona, a new entity formed by the merger between Sun Corridor Inc. and the Tucson Metro Chamber. Ciscomani told an audience of nearly 700 people that the Chamber is poised to play a key role in expanding economic opportunity in our region.
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US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray
ICYMI: At Hearing, Senator Murray Slams Trump Administration for Threatening Biomedical Research and Jeopardizing Americans’ Health
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Seattle, WA— Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, held a roundtable discussion in Seattle highlighting why the investments the federal government makes in biomedical research are so vital, what’s at stake for patients and families as Trump takes a wrecking ball to this research, and why Congress must forcefully push back. Murray was joined by Seattle area leaders in biomedical research of national renown, patients who have benefitted directly from NIH research, and early career researchers who can speak directly to how Trump’s cuts and chaos are jeopardizing the future of biomedical research in America.
During the roundtable, Senator Murray was joined by Dr. Jeff Sperring, Seattle Children’s Chief Executive Officer; Dr. Vittorio Gallo, Seattle Children’s Chief Scientific Officer; Dr. Mary-Claire King, American Cancer Society Professor of Medicine and Genome Sciences, UW School of Medicine; Dr. Jane Hoyt Buckner, M.D., President of Benaroya Research Institute; Kristin Weinstein, PhD candidate at UW School of Medicine; and Alisa Vitello along with her daughter, Olivia Vitello, who benefitted from medication developed through an NIH clinical trial.
President Trump and his administration has systematically undermined NIH and the research it funds, which is having devastating impacts on biomedical research, innovation, and ultimately, the lives of millions of patients and families. The Trump administration’s actions are delaying funding and stalling research for lifesaving treatments and cures, weakening our biomedical workforce, cancelling vital ongoing studies and trials, and threatening to undo decades of hard-won progress.
“Medical research is an economic powerhouse—it supports millions of jobs across the country, especially here in Washington state, and generates billions in economic activity. NIH funding is the cornerstone of our medical research enterprise, while medical research accounts for less than 1 percent of the federal budget, NIH has contributed to over 99 percent of drugs approved by FDA in recent years,” said Senator Murray. “But the real impact isn’t economic, it isn’t jobs, it isn’t awards, it is miracles that give people hope and more time with loved ones. That could mean a new vaccine to protect us from a disease. It could mean new treatment that saves lives. Or a breakthrough discovery that revolutionizes care and research, like Dr. King’s work showing a gene tied to breast cancer.”
“That is all invaluable—but with President Trump—it is all on the chopping block,” continued Senator Murray. “He has already axed 800 grants, over a billion dollars in research for HIV prevention, breast cancer, pregnancy, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and more. He has also blocked $2 billion in grant funding from going out to universities and research institutions across the country.He slapped a $1 limit on NIH researchers’ payment cards—meaning labs can’t get gloves, pipettes, and vials—the basics they need to keep research going.He wants to massively cut funding for basic costs that keep labs running.And Trump is calling for at least an $18 billion cut to NIH funding. And it’s not just funding Trump has cut—it’s the workforce. Trump has pushed out nearly 5,000 people at NIH and counting.He is slashing grants to support early educators. And he is pushing out and scaring away international students. We are seeing canceled trials and delayed research. We must keep up the public pressure. People need to know what is happening. They need to know what is at stake.”
Murray’s roundtable discussion follows a bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee hearing she co-led this week, where she invited testimony from Washington state mom and patient advocate, Emily Stenson, whose daughter Charlie was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at just three years old but who, thanks to a National Cancer Institute clinical trial at Seattle Children’s Hospital, has been cancer free since December 2024.
“Children are our future, and we drive advances—like improving survival rates for children with brain tumors, developing new therapies for rare diseases, and transforming care for kids with complex behavioral health needs—through research,” said Dr. Vittorio Gallo, Chief Scientific Officer at Seattle Children’s. “Without sustained NIH investment, nearly 200 clinical trials at Seattle Children’s could be delayed or paused. Funding is critical for us to deliver on our mission to provide hope, care and cures.”
“I wanted to first tell you what’s happened to me in consequence of this craziness. I am now owed—4 months later—$1.8 million of a noncompetitive renewal on a project that has been approved at all scientific levels. The Notice of Grant Award has been signed. It was to begin last January 1. It has simply not been sent. It’s not canceled. It just hasn’t come. Somehow it is frozen. No reason has been given. There is no DEI component, it’s only sequencing of DNA…There are probably thousands more like me. That estimate of the of the total cost—the total deficit into those 800 [grants]—I think is only a very small fraction of the actual amount of money that we need as researchers, that has been guaranteed for us. They will need to burn this money if they don’t send it. This money is allocated to the University of Washington. They can’t use it for anything else. They might as well take out the bills and just burn them. In addition to the research itself, it supports 4 young investigators. We’re now 4 months in with their having no salaries from that grant. I’m using my own salary, I’m using gifts that I’ve been accumulating for 50 years to pay them. So far so good, but we’ll run out pretty quickly. Grants like this need to be dislodged from the iceberg in which they are now frozen,” said Dr. Mary-Claire King, American Cancer Society Professor of Medicine and Genome Sciences at UW School of Medicine. Dr. King was the first person to show that breast cancer can be inherited due to mutations in the gene she called BRCA1. Dr. King also shared the story of a woman who participated in one of her projects, “She said, ‘My mother died of breast cancer when I was 14. She missed my high school graduation. She missed the decisions about my going to college. She missed my college graduation. She missed my marriage. She missed the birth of her granddaughter. When I learned that it was possible to have testing to learn if I was predisposed to breast cancer, I was tested right away. I have a mutation in BRCA 1, that surely is what killed her. As soon as I was old enough, I had the same surgery that Angelina Jolie had, and I am now fine. My daughter graduates from high school this June, and I will be there. Just thought, you want to know.’ We owe it to her to bring the NIH back to health. So, thanks very much for what you’re doing.”
“We study immune diseases, particularly autoimmune diseases and allergies. [Autoimmune diseases] affect 25 to 50 million Americans. [Allergies] affect 25% of Americans, in fact two kids in every classroom. And we’re funded 70% by the National Institute of Health, and that work you know, that supports fundamentally understanding these diseases and also clinical trials to test the next new therapy. As well as ways to prevent ever getting a disease like type one diabetes. We want kids never to have to face using insulin every day…I do this because I’m also a physician and a rheumatologist, so I care for people with arthritis, and I’ve been doing that for 30 years. And for the first 10 years of my career, we didn’t have much for my patients and our waiting rooms were filled with wheelchairs. You had to reorganize furniture for our patients. And then drugs called biologics were discovered—in fact, one of the first ones came from the Seattle area—and literally, patients got out of wheelchairs and walked in a week. That research started 30 years before, and that was funded by NIH research, and it would have actually never become a product if those studies hadn’t been done. Today, I still see patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and they’re doing so much better. We don’t have wheelchairs in our waiting rooms anymore,” said Dr. Jane Hoyt Buckner, M.D., President of Benaroya Research Institute. “You may not know you need the cure that is going to be discovered through this research, but in 10 years you may, or your family member may, and by not funding the NIH, some of those cures won’t be there in 10 years. And I also think some of our young people who are trying to choose a career in science are going to be turned away. And it’s only been 100 days, but the chaos that’s been created in that 100 days is already impacting people. We see it now, people choosing not to go to graduate school, people choosing alternative careers, scientists thinking I should move out of the United States. And I can also say I’m fortunate to work very closely with many people at the NIH, particularly on clinical trials trying to cure diseases of the immune system, and they are struggling to continue to do that work. They’re understaffed, they aren’t able to get things out, and they don’t know what’s going to happen next. I know they’re really looking to Congress to help us find a way out of this.”
“Unstable funding from the NIH for biomedical research will have long-lasting, devastating impacts. Early career scientists like myself will be forced to go abroad to continue our training, patients will unnecessarily suffer or die from the diseases that this research could cure, and the United States will cede its position as the global leader in biomedical research,” said Kristin Weinstein, PhD candidate at UW School of Medicine. “I am holding onto the hope that the American public and its leadership will recognize the vital importance of biomedical research, reinstate federal funding for this work, and support our hard-working scientists. At the end of the day, I just want to be in the lab doing what I love most: Making scientific discoveries that will lead to cures for diseases like cancer and autoimmunity.”
Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE have terminated nearly 800 NIH grants across the country, cutting off more than $1.1 billion in essential research and trials and continue to terminate more grants every week. So far this year, he has slow walked roughly $2 billion in vital NIH funding that should be going out the door to fund the research that might discover the next treatment or cure that will change—or save—a patient’s life.
These grant terminations are a result of the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders against whatever it deems DEI and targeted attacks on specific academic research institutions, which are disrupting landmark diabetes research, targeting promising mRNA vaccines, and spreading vaccine hesitancy amidst a measles outbreak. A full list of HHS grant terminations can be found here. To date, NIH grant terminations include:
Grants that fund research on HIV prevention, breast cancer, uterine cancer, stroke risk, cardiac health, suicide prevention, smoking cessation, eating disorders, COVID-19, pain, alcohol use disorder, depression, violence prevention in children, pregnancy health disparities, diabetes and obesity, and Alzheimer’s disease;
More than 270 grants totaling at least $125 million for research focused on improving the health of LGBTQ Americans;
Stop work orders for all NIH training grants that support diverse undergraduate and graduate students and early career scientists, including the Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE), the Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC), and F31 Diversity training programs.
The Trump Administration’s actions, including directly terminating early career training programs funded by NIH, are devastating the pipeline of early career researchers and threatening the next generation of breakthroughs, treatments, and cures. On March 31st, an open letter signed by nearly 2,000 of the country’s top scientists including a number of Nobel Prize winners urged the Administration to stop its wholesale assault on U.S. science, which is decimating research, driving scientists to leave the country and putting America at risk of losing a generation of scientists.
Trump has illegally sought to cut billions in funding for universities to conduct this vital research by illegally capping the indirect cost rate in direct violation of bipartisan appropriations law—a federal judge has issued a nationwide injunction against the cap on indirect costs, but the Trump administration is appealing the ruling. The uncertainty around NIH’s indirect cost rate policy has led universities and research institutions around the country to implement hiring freezes, rescind graduate student admissions offers, and shutter entire graduate school programs.
President Trump has pushed out nearly 5,000 NIH employees and 4,000 FDA employees—decimating the very work responsible for discovering lifechanging treatments and cures and ensuring they can safely get to market. He also reportedly plans to propose to nearly halve NIH’s budget.
Senator Murray has been leading the charge against the Trump administration’s efforts to gut lifesaving research at NIH and pushed out nearly 5,000 NIH skilled scientists, grants administrators, and other employees at the agency. When the Trump administration attempted to illegally cap indirect cost rates at 15 percent, Senator Murray immediately and forcefully condemned the move, led the entire Senate Democratic caucus in a letter decrying the proposed change, and introduced amendments to Senate Republicans’ budget resolution to reverse it, which Republicans blocked.
As a longtime appropriator and former Chair of the Senate HELP Committee, Murray has led Congressional efforts to boost biomedical research. Previously, over her years as Chair of the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, Senator Murray secured billions of dollars in increases for biomedical research at NIH, and during her time as Chair of the HELP Committee she established the new ARPA-H research agency as part of her PREVENT Pandemics Act to advance some of the most cutting-edge research in the field. Senator Murray was also the lead Democratic negotiator of the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act, which delivered a major federal investment to boost NIH research, among many other investments.
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren
April 30, 2025
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) wants to know whether Amazon founder Jeff Bezos received any “promises or favors” from President Donald Trump in exchange for his “subservience” after dropping all plans to show customers the cost of tariffs. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Warren questions Bezos about the details of his conversation with Trump and raises concerns “about the potential for tariff-related corruption.”
On Tuesday, Trump called Bezos to complain after a Punchbowl News report said that Amazon planned on showing the cost of tariffs right next to a product’s total price. Amazon later issued a statement saying that displaying tariff prices “was never approved and is not going to happen,” adding that the company only “considered” showing the fees on its Haul store, which ships products directly from China. Trump then told reporters that Bezos is “very nice” and “solved the problem very quickly,” as reported by The New York Times.
Warren says Bezos’ conversation represents “another example of Big Tech working together with President Trump to seek special favors or support his policies.” She also criticizes Amazon’s move not to show the impact of tariffs on its products.
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Read the full article here.
By: Emma RothSource: The Verge
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District)
Washington, D.C. – On National Space Day, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced that her Celestial Time Standardization Act advanced unanimously out of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee earlier this week. McClellan’s bill now proceeds to the House floor to be voted on by all members of Congress.
H.R. 2313, the Celestial Time Standardization Act, directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to establish a time standard for the Moon and other celestial bodies.
The current timing discrepancy among different celestial bodies caused by differences in gravity and other factors can present challenges for precision navigation, space situational awareness and other operations under the current Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) used to standardize and synchronize timing on Earth.
“I’m excited to see my Celestial Time Standardization Act advanced out of the Science, Space and Technology Committee with bi-partisan support,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “The differences between the standard of time used for space exploration today and time on other celestial bodies could make a critical difference when synchronizing between NASA, commercial entities and international partners as we explore Mars and beyond. To maintain U.S. leadership in this new era of space exploration, I will continue to advocate for a celestial time standard that will allow us to safely and precisely expand our knowledge of the known universe.”
McClellan introduced the Celestial Time Standardization Act in the 118th Congress. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support as part of the 2024 NASA Reauthorization Act, which stalled in the Senate. The Senate Commerce Committee’s NASA Transition Authorization Act introduced on March 11, 2025 includes the Celestial Time Standardization Act.
Read the full bill text for H.R. 2313. Read the one-pager for H.R. 2313 here.
Source: GlobalData
Private labels surge as US consumers prioritize value amid inflation and tariff uncertainty, says GlobalData
Posted in Consumer
Following the underwhelming Q1 2025 results from several major US food manufacturers, driven in part by tariff uncertainties dampening consumer spending;
Hannah Cleland, Senior Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, offers her view:
“The ongoing inflationary pressures in the US have driven consumers to prioritize affordability, fuelling a marked rise in private label purchases. With 45%* of US shoppers now turning to these products to manage rising costs, store brands are increasingly seen as credible alternatives to national labels.
“As American shoppers become more discerning, retailers are responding by enhancing the quality of their private label ranges, striving to match the standards set by their European counterparts. Notable examples include Walgreens’ ‘Nice! For You’ range, which emphasizes clean ingredients, and Walmart’s premium private label offerings, which cater to the health-conscious consumers. This move towards higher quality and cleaner ingredients is particularly pertinent as US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is cracking down on artificial additives such as dyes in food and beverages.
“In light of the ongoing trade tensions, partnerships between domestic manufacturers and retailers can serve as a strategic advantage in mitigating potential tariff costs. This approach also helps minimize the risk of consumer boycotts of American brands due to recent tariff announcements. For instance, AB InBev has effectively highlighted its domestic bottling operations in Canada as part of its marketing strategy for brands like Budweiser. In Canada 72%* of consumers strongly/ somewhat agree political events have made them pay more attention to the country of origin of products they buy as of Q1 2025.
“As the landscape of consumer goods continues to evolve, the rise of private label products presents a unique opportunity for both retailers and manufacturers. With growing consumer demand for quality and affordability, businesses must adapt their strategies to leverage the potential of private label offerings while addressing the challenges posed by tariffs and shifting market dynamics.”
*GlobalData Q1 2023 and Q1 2025 global consumer surveys, 22,000 respondents across 42 countries.
