Governor Newsom rejects Louisiana’s attempt to extradite California doctor for providing abortion care
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today rejected the State of Louisiana’s request to extradite a California physician for providing medication abortion that is legal in California, citing his legal authority…
Smithsonian Associates Inspires Young Minds at Smithsonian Summer Camp
Smithsonian Associates offers one-of-a-kind learning experiences that spark the imagination and engage campers with Smithsonian museums, their exhibitions and themes—during Smithsonian Summer Camp. A wide variety of weeklong camps for…
Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — January 15, 2026
JAN. 15, 2026 — The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), a survey that measures business conditions and projections on…
National Air and Space Museum Announces Robert Rauschenberg Exhibition Will Open in July 2026
“The Ascent of Rauschenberg” To Open During the Rauschenberg Centennial Celebration The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will open its newly renovated Flight and the Arts Center July 1.…
Chairman Comer Announces Markup of Resolutions to Hold Clintons in Contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced a markup on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to consider two resolutions and accompanying reports recommending to the…
Delivering on Our Commitment: U.S. Disaster Assistance to the Cuban People
Press Statement from Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Today, we are announcing the first in a series of direct humanitarian shipments to Cuba as part of the $3 million of…
SBA Finalizes SBIC Reforms to Fuel Private Investment in Critical Industries
Final Rule Removes Red Tape, Incentivizes Investment in American Industrial Dominance WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the publication of a final rule modernizing the Small…
Can a Bat Catch Prey on a Mirror? A Bat’s Expert Foraging Skills Revealed Using a Robot
Researchers Demonstrate the First Plausible Mechanism for the Acoustic Mirroring Effect in Tropical Bats Scientists built a robot to help explain how a tropical bat spots insects perched on leaves…
Senator Alex Padilla’s Statement on Republicans Blocking Effort to Rein in Trump’s Unlawful Military Action in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan war powers resolution to end U.S. military involvement within or against…
Mayor Mamdani Appoints Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment
What you should know The Mamdani administration will ensure NYC remains a home for the artists who shaped it Espinal led the Freelancers Union, advancing the rights and protections of…