American Women Astronauts Subject of Feb. 28 Author Book Talk
Smithsonian curator and author Valerie Neal shares how women astronauts made space for themselves in a male-dominated field SEATTLE, Feb. 17, 2026—On Feb. 28, a book talk with author Valerie…
Reyes Proposes Clear Protections Against Secret Recordings Using Wearable Technology
Violations by individuals, manufacturers, or distributers would be punishable by fine or imprisonment Sacramento, CA — Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D–Colton), today introduced legislation to strengthen privacy protections related to…
Colombian Transnational Robbery Crew Member Pleads Guilty to $5 Million Dollar Organized Jewelry Theft Ring in Miami
The last member of a transnational Colombian robbery crew in Miami pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in a series of robberies of and thefts from jewelry couriers that targeted…
Orlando Area Tax Return Preparers Preliminarily Enjoined from Preparing Returns for Others
Last Friday, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida issued a preliminary injunction against Orlando area tax return preparers Juan Humberto Garcia, Marcos Yariel Figueroa, and Garcia’s…
Monticello Launches New Website to Enhance User Experience
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is proud to unveil a new design for its award-winning website, Monticello.org. Visited by more than 2.4 million users annually, the redesigned site features…
Mount Vernon Unveils Special Exhibition for America’s 250 Featuring Original Clothing Worn by George Washington Displayed Together for the First Time
Free Admission February 16 for Washington’s Birthday and Presidents’ Day, With Celebrations Continuing on February 22 Mount Vernon, VA – As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence,…
Congressman Flood’s 2026 Presidents’ Day Statement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement ahead of Presidents’ Day, which is observed Monday, February 16th. “On this uniquely American holiday, we honor some of our…
Padilla, Wyden Demand Accountability After IRS Admits Improper Disclosure of Taxpayer Data to ICE
Padilla and Wyden sound alarm that IRS errors improperly exposed private taxpayer information to ICE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration…
Stay Audit-Ready: Small Business Workshop For Working With Metro
If your small business works with Metro, understanding the audit process is part of doing business successfully. This workshop explains what to expect and how to stay organized and compliant.…
Library of Congress and National Tour of ‘The Sound of Music’ Announce First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration
Traveling and Virtual Display ‘Inside the Vault’ Showcases Materials from Library’s Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II Collections In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Library of Congress and the national tour…