U.S. Politics Press Releases

Dr. Michael C. Threatt Presented SHA's 2026 State of the Housing Authority & Releases Better Together Performance Report

SHA's CEO, Dr. Michael C. Threatt, Discusses Leaving a Legacy of Trust, Transparency, and Transformation as his season comes to an end after 17 months. SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Michael C. Threatt, …

Mayor Wu Announces Preparations Ahead of 2026 Boston Marathon

City to recognize Fastest Bostonians; host Fan Fest on City Hall Plaza Mayor Michelle Wu, City officials, and regional partners announced public safety preparations for the 130th Boston Marathon at a joint press conference with the Massachusetts Emergency …

Mayor Michelle Wu Expands Access to Boston’s Cultural Institutions for Families Citywide During April Break

Mayor Michelle Wu announced a special week of programming and access to cultural institutions through Boston Family Days during April Break. This unique partnership allows all eligible students and families to visit participating institutions at no cost …

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of April 13, 2026

Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Thursday, April 16, the Committee on Agriculture held a full committee hearing called "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. …

New Book by Michael E. Arth Includes AI-Generated ‘Memoir of the Future

An AI-generated narrative describes a speculative scenario in which it becomes self-aware and responds to a global catastrophe caused by rogue programmers DELAND, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Michael E. Arth …

ArmorThane Secures Blast Mitigation Contracts Across 8 Countries

Springfield manufacturer hardens MAMAD shelters and Gulf region infrastructure with military-grade polyurea coatings. SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArmorThane USA Inc., a leading manufacturer of polyurea and …

Domestic Violence Can Become a Workplace Violence Threat, Samaritan Protective Services Warns

Recent tragedies highlight the need for employers to recognize domestic violence as a workplace safety risk. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samaritan Protective Services, a security and intelligence firm based in …

How Recent Policy Changes Could Affect the Build-to-Rent Housing Market

As capital tightens and hold periods compress, the next cycle won’t be defined by who finds deals, but by who can structure them. FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. housing market has entered a new phase—one where the …

91% of U.S. Voters Want AI Regulated as Majority Say Harms Outweigh Benefits in New Verasight Poll

Survey of verified voters shows overwhelming support for regulation, widespread concern over job loss, and growing skepticism of AI’s benefits SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new national survey from …

Claws Out for Democracy: Cat Ladies for America Launches CATLADYPALOOZA! for National Cat Lady Day

Virtual April 19 event for National Cat Lady Day unites creators, activists, lawyers, organizers, leaders, and comedians for action and mutual aid. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cat Ladies for America (CLFA …

Community Development Investors Convenes Annual Conference on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition & Employee Ownership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of American small business owners nearing retirement and ownership transitions increasing, Community Development Investors (CDI), an initiative of the Economic Opportunity …

Sanford Housing Authority Partners with sigma‑Cogent Solutions to Complete HR Audit and Workforce Modernization

SHA’s CEO, Dr. Michael C. Threatt, positioned the agency to attract, develop, and retain a modern, high‑performing workforce as part of his Roadmap 2030 plan. SANFORD, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sanford Housing …

Civil Dialogues With Kinder Institute and HCC Find Common Ground

"Finding Common Ground: Strategies for Civil Dialogue and Healing the Divide" HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of Americans, eager to find common ground, recently gathered in Texas and Missouri …

Jury Convicts Northampton Felon of Robbing 4 Gas Stations in Pitt and Martin Counties

Justice Department Secures Settlement in First-Ever Lawsuit Enforcing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Housing Rights Subpart

The Justice Department announced today the settlement of United States v. David Montanus and Lisa Montanus, the first lawsuit filed by the Civil Rights Division to enforce the Housing Rights Subpart of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of …

Chicago Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Foreign Terrorist Organization

A Chicago man was sentenced yesterday to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) by using social media to encourage attacks on ISIS’s enemies and recruit ISIS members. Ashraf Al …

Mohamed Mubarak Convicted of Firearm and Identity Theft Offenses

Irwin Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing and Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

East Bay Men Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit H1-B Visa Fraud Claiming Clients Would Work for the University of California

Dublin residents Sampath Rajidi, 51, and Sreedhar Mada, 51, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit visa fraud.

Six St. Louis Area Residents Accused of $8.3 Million Pandemic Fraud

The indictment accuses the conspirators of submitting at least 40 fraudulent applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans that yielded at least $8.3 million.