Many Months of Work Led to National Recognition for Vietnam Veterans of America

The mention was brief, but the work behind it was not. It resulted from months of work by VVA’s national leadership

The purpose of this work was not to receive public praise. It was to make certain that VVA had a voice in an initiative affecting veterans and their future employment.”

— James McCormick, Exec Direct, Gov't Affairs, VVA

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Thursday, July 30, President Donald Trump recognized Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) during the announcement of the Freedom Haulers initiative.

The mention was brief, but the work behind it was not. It resulted from months of meetings, direct communication, policy discussions, and nonpartisan engagement by VVA’s national leadership and Government Affairs team.

Since January, VVA Government Affairs has met with trucking companies, transportation

Preservationists Seek Emergency Court Order to Halt White House Paint Testing on Historic Eisenhower Building

The Dwight Eisenhower Executive Office Building is seen on August 18, 2024, in Washington, DC. J. David Ake/Getty

White House Says Preservation Laws—and Courts—Are Powerless to Stop Project

DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Plaintiffs in the lawsuit (Case No. 1:25-cv-03969-DLF) challenging President Donald Trump's plan to paint the exterior of the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building (“EEOB”) filed a renewed

As Drone Harassment Complaints Rise, DRONERESPONDERS Releases Free Resource for Victims and Law Enforcement

Visit DRONERESPONDERS.org

Free guides and resources show individuals and law enforcement how to address drone harassment using laws already on the books

When an officer has the right information, they can act. When a victim knows what to document, their case is buildable. Virginia proved that in 2024”

— Chief Charles L. Werner, EFO (Ret., Emeritus), Director, DRONERESPONDERS

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A national nonprofit is releasing free legal guides aimed at correcting a widespread misconception that

The Evolving Role of Real Estate Attorneys in Community Development

Gita Sankano - Washington, DC based attorney

Washington, D.C.-based attorney Gita Sankano is sharing her prospective on the evolving role of real estate attorneys in community development.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- More Than Transactions: The Expanding Role of Real Estate Attorneys

Throughout my career in real estate law and affordable housing finance, I have seen the role of attorneys continue to evolve. Real estate attorneys are no longer simply focused on reviewing agreements, managing closings, or

National Black Church Initiative Urges the Senate to Pass the Clarity Act Before the August Recess

Rev Anthony Evans, President National Black Church Initiative

Senate Majority Leader John Thune

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

The Black Church cannot afford to be late to the future of finance, and we cannot allow our people to enter that future unprotected.”

— Rev. Anthony Evans, President of the National Black Church Initiative

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, is calling on the United States

Senator Roy Blunt: A Practical Path Forward for U.S. Foreign Assistance

Foreign assistance needs to be rebuilt, not abandoned. A year after USAID's closure, 8 in 10 Americans, across party lines, say the answer is reform, not elimination.”

— Senator Roy Blunt

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Senator Roy Blunt, Chairman of HBS Leadership Strategies Advisory Services, was recently named to the new Commission on the Future of Foreign Assistance, a bipartisan effort launched by the Rockefeller Foundation and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. In a new column, Sen. Blunt makes the case that foreign assistance needs a rebuild, not a retreat, and that the answer is a system that is accountable to taxpayers and keeps America leading in the world. Read his full take here: https://hbstrategies.us/a-practical-path-forward-for-u-s-foreign-assistance/

Sen. Blunt represented Missouri in the U.S. House and Senate for 26 years. He now serves as Chairman of HBS Leadership Strategies Advisory Services.

Amtrak Advances Accessibility Across Its National Network

As the nation marks the 36th ADA anniversary, Amtrak reaffirms its commitment to creating a more accessible travel experience for all customers.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accessibility remains a core component of Amtrak’s mission to provide safe, reliable and welcoming transportation for all travelers. As the nation marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26,