Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Commends USTR Action on Nicaragua

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following a Section 301 investigation into Nicaragua’s labor, human rights, and rule-of-law practices, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) implemented a phased and targeted tariff framework that aims to increase accountability while avoiding damage to our own economy.

This approach reflects ideas submitted by

Raíces Ancestrales Joins International Effort to Support Ukrainian Families and Veterans

Costa Rica–based trauma-healing organization partners with former U.S. Congressman David Bonior and Ukrainian NGOs to advance post-traumatic growth

In Warsaw and in our conversations about Ukraine, we met mothers, volunteers, and veterans who are carrying more than most people will see in a lifetime. ”
Luis Fernando Guadamuz, co-founder of Raíces Ancestrales

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Raíces Ancestrales, a trauma-healing and post-traumatic growth organization led by Luis Fernando Guadamuz and co-founder Samantha Cushing, has returned from a recent mission to Poland and Ukraine as part of a small international delegation supporting Ukrainian families and veterans affected by the war.

The delegation, organized by former U.S. Congressman David E. Bonior, met with frontline

Americans for Artsakh Petition UN Working Group for Release of Artsakh’s Former Foreign Minister

Davit Babayan, Former Foreign Minister of Artsakh

Davit Babayan Illegally Imprisoned

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Even-handed and full-bodied application of international legal norms is essential to protecting vulnerable indigenous populations from future large-scale violence.”
Jacob Bournazian, Attorney, Americans for Artsakh

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Americans for Artsakh (AFA) submitted a petition to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) requesting the release of

The 3rd Annual HBCU Honors Delivers Breakout Ratings Underscoring Its Momentum as a Leading Cultural Event on BET

Young-Adult viewership soars as HBCU Honors defies trends with major gains; expanded long-form now streaming on HBCU Honors YouTube.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 3rd Annual HBCU Honors Presented by BET continued its ascent as one of the network’s most culturally resonant specials, delivering strong year-over-year growth among young-adult viewers while generating significant digital, social, and earned-media visibility.
Airing Thanksgiving weekend and hosted by

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Across Nigeria & National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Commends President Trump's Swift Action on ISIS in Nigeria

Across Nigeria & National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)  Commends President Trump's Swift Action on ISIS in Nigeria

Across Nigeria & National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Commends President Trump's Swift Action on ISIS in Nigeria

JOINT STATEMENT: Across Nigeria & National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Commends President Trump's Swift Action on ISIS in Nigeria

I praise the ability of our military personnel who carried out the strikes and I fully support and appreciate President Trump’s swift action to help the many suffering Christians in Northern Nigeria.”
— Brad Brandon

WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brad Brandon, CEO of Across Nigeria, and Troy A. Miller, president & CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), have issued the following statement regarding President Trump's airstrikes on Northwest Nigeria.

Brad Brandon, the CEO of Across Nigeria,

Monday, December 22, 2025

New Children’s Book Celebrates Kindness: Meet Sienna Sweetie, the Little Longhaired Dachshund

Be Sweet like Sienna and Celebrate Kindness Through the Adventures of a Little Longhaired Dachshund - Now available on Amazon.

This debut picture book invites readers to Be sweet like Sienna and celebrate the everyday magic of being kind.”

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author Jennifer Lavallee announces the upcoming release of her debut children’s book,

DrivenData Joins U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission to Advance AI for Science and the Public Good

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright alongside AI and energy industry executives, including DrivenData Co-founder Isaac Slavitt, to launch the Genesis Mission.

Social impact data science organization brings decade of federal open innovation experience to historic national initiative

We've spent over a decade proving that open innovation, open science, and open source can tackle huge problems”
— Isaac Slavitt, Co-founder of DrivenData

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DrivenData, a social enterprise that brings data science and AI to mission-driven organizations, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy to support the Genesis Mission, a landmark initiative to accelerate American leadership in artificial intelligence and transform the nation's science and technology ecosystem.

Isaac Slavitt, Co-founder of DrivenData, attended

Sunday, December 21, 2025

12th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase Draws 8,000 Guests

8,000 Winternational attendees explored embassy exhibits and enjoyed the international performance stage at the 12th Annual Embassy Showcase at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.

Allyson McKithen, Executive Director, World Trade Center DC, presents the Best Embassy Exhibit Award People’s Choice to Saudi Arabia.

Allyson McKithen, Executive Director, World Trade Center Washington DC, presents the Best Embassy Exhibit Award People’s Choice to Saudi Arabia.

70 Embassies Unite to Celebrate Global Culture at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center International Trade Center in Washington, DC

Winternational has become a cornerstone event for international diplomacy—bringing the world together under one roof and offering a powerful platform for cultural exchange.”

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the 12th Annual Embassy Showcase, Winternational, presented by World Trade Center Washington, DC (WTCDC), gathered 70 embassies and cultural organizations and welcomed 8,000 guests to celebrate international culture, tourism, and trade at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC).

“Winternational is a vibrant celebration of

Project UNITY Closes National Health Coalition Summit with Call for Next-Generation Leadership

 

Rotimi Kukoyi (left) and Dr. Dave Chokshi during the closing plenary session at the Common Health Coalition Annual Meeting

From left to right: Rotimi Kukoyi, Co-Director of the Youth Public Health Innovation Coalition (Y-PHIC) and closing keynote speaker; Justin Chang, MPH, Senior Director of Education; and Diana Jacob, Director of Marketing

Rotimi Kukoyi delivers the closing keynote "Looking Ahead: The Next Generation of Health Partnership" to national health care and public health leaders at the Common Health Coalition Annual Meeting

Student-Led Nonprofit Delivers Closing Keynote at Common Health Coalition Annual Meeting, Signaling Shift in Health Systems Leadership

The folks at Project UNITY, what distinguishes you is the expansiveness of your humanity, and that makes me extremely hopeful for the future. It is genuinely inspiring.”
— Dr. Dave Chokshi, MD, MSc, Chair, Common Health Coalition
WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Project UNITY, a national student-led nonprofit, closed the Common Health Coalition's Annual Meeting on December 10, 2025, with a capstone plenary that centered youth

Saturday, December 20, 2025

HB Strategies Adds Baker Murrill to 50 State Team

New Principal brings background in cross-state coordination and regulatory compliance

We are committed to bringing in people who can deliver best-in-class service.”
— HB Strategies CEO Andy Blunt

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HB Strategies, one of the nation's largest bipartisan advocacy firms, announced today that Baker Murrill has joined the firm as a Principal on its 50 State team, where he will help clients navigate policy and regulatory challenges across multiple states.

Baker comes to HB Strategies from the Attorney General Alliance, where he served as Lead

Registration Now Open for ACMP’s Change Orlando Change Management Conference, May 17–20, 2026

The Association of Change Management Professionals® is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Change Orlando 2026, taking place May 17–20, 2026.

I’m delighted to welcome participants from around the world to Orlando as we share ideas, build relationships, and celebrate the power of our community to make a difference.”
Deshini Newman, ACMP Chief Executive Officer

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Change Orlando 2026, taking place May 17–20, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. This flagship

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

VirgilHR Wins Gold in Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards

Attorney-powered platform that delivers instant, tailored employment and labor law guidance to HR teams wins prestigious global award.

...real-time, attorney-curated compliance intelligence can fundamentally change how HR teams operate.”
Jocelyn King, CEO, VirgilHR

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- VirgilHR, a provider of real-time employment and labor law compliance technology, is the proud winner of a Gold Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Award in the category of Best Advance in Time and Labor Management.

The winning entry, Compliance Intelligence: Real-Time Legal Guidance for HR Without the

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

IEDC Unveils ‘State of the Field’ Report, Mapping the Current Landscape of Economic Development

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) today announced the release of its inaugural State of the Field report, which presents a panoramic view of how practitioners define and deliver economic development across diverse communities, organizational types, and geographies.

"This report arrives at a defining moment in the field of economic development," said

House Passed NDAA includes many ROA spearheaded provisions

This year’s NDAA puts the Total Force on firmer footing. We’ll move quickly from authorization to implementation to ensure these gains translate to the ramp, sortie lines, and operational capability.”

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- U.S. House and Senate conferees released the text of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last Sunday, setting the stage for final passage.

The House approved the bill on December 10 with a vote of 312-112, and the Senate is

AMERICAN HINDU AND JEWISH LEADERS HOST RECEPTION FOR TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL KEN PAXTON

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) hosted a reception for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at the Capitol Hill Club, Washington, DC, bringing together Hindu and Jewish community leaders, business executives, and policy experts.

Discussion topics included public safety and law

Wireless Innovation Forum Announces President’s Award Winner; Welcomes New Board of Directors Members at Annual Meeting

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Peter Young of Comsearch, an Andrew company, takes home this year’s coveted President’s Award at the Forum's Annual Meeting

Pete is an absolute champion in the standards business and knows the technology inside and out.”
— Richard Bernhardt of WISPA, and President of the Forum

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum) announces Peter Young of Comsearch, an Andrew company, as this year’s President’s Award at its Annual Meeting. In addition, the Forum welcomes Stuart Strickland of

Monday, December 15, 2025

Dr. Gail C. Christopher Says a Majority of Americans are Calling for Unity, Dignity, and Democracy

She writes in Washington Monthly about the true heartbeat of America, citing the extraordinary resilience and interracial solidarity of the past

America’s history is not just a story of division and oppression. It is also a story of shared purpose, moral conviction, and the belief in the dignity and value of all people.””
— Dr. Gail C. Christopher

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Gail C. Christopher’s thought-provoking article, America’s Heartbeat: Human Dignity, Democracy, and the Will of the People, in the Washington Monthly sheds light on the resilience of the American spirit and the collective yearning for justice and collaboration transcending racial and political divides.

Dr. Christopher, Executive Director of

Charles Jones, Jr. of Roehl Transport Awarded Kenworth T680 in Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award Program

Charles Jones, Jr. wins the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award

Sarah Abernathy, Director of Marketing Communications at Kenworth, presents Charles Jones, Jr. with the keys to his new Kenworth T680 truck.

Charles Jones, Jr. and his family in front of his new Kenworth T680 truck.

Distinguished U.S. Army veteran Charles Jones, Jr., was named the 2025 “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” program award winner.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For the tenth consecutive year, Kenworth teamed with Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program to honor America’s top rookie military veteran driver who made the successful transition into a career in trucking.

40 Groups, Inc. Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With 83% Growth, Surpassing Projections

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40 Groups, Inc.

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Dennis Sullivan of 40 Groups

40 Groups, Inc. enters 2026 with strong momentum and expanding demand for its Credit Union CEO, CFO, Chair, and Community Bank CEO peer groups.

When we launched 40 Groups one year ago, we knew leaders needed a place where they could think more clearly, challenge assumptions, and learn from peers who understand their pressures firsthand.”
— Dennis Sullivan, Founder and CEO of 40 Groups, Inc.

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 40 Groups, Inc., the national executive peer-group organization serving leaders across the financial services industry, today announced that it has exceeded its first-year growth projections by 83% as it marks the one-year anniversary of its launch. The company now enters 2026 with strong momentum and expanding demand for its Credit Union CEO, CFO, Chair, and Community Bank CEO peer groups.

Over the past year, 40 Groups has convened

National Cancer Treatment Alliance Announces Re-Election of Dr. Stephen ‘Fred’ Divers to Board of Directors

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National Cancer Treatment Alliance (NCTA) logo

Divers Will Continue Supporting NCTA’s Mission of Ensuring Access to High-Quality, High-Value, Local Cancer Care

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Cancer Treatment Alliance (NCTA) today announced that Stephen “Fred” Divers, MD, Chief Medical Officer of American Oncology Network and practicing medical oncologist and hematologist at Genesis Cancer & Blood Institute in Hot Springs, Arkansas, has been re-elected to the National Cancer Treatment Alliance (NCTA) Board of Directors.

Dr. Divers is a long-standing leader in community oncology and currently serves on the

Global Immigration Partners PLLC Confirms Trump Gold Card Program Is Now Available for Eligible Investors

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Trump Gold Card by Global Immigration Partners

Global Immigration Partners confirms that the Trump Gold Card program is now active and available for eligible applicants seeking U.S. permanent residency.

The Trump Gold Card represents a significant development in U.S. investor immigration”

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global Immigration Partners PLLC, a U.S. immigration law firm representing investors, entrepreneurs, and multinational families worldwide, confirms that the Trump Gold Card program is now active and available for eligible applicants seeking U.S. permanent residency.

Often described as a U.S. “Golden Visa,” the

President Trump Establishes National AI Policy Framework to Prevent Fragmented State Regulations

President Trump Establishes National AI Policy Framework to Prevent Fragmented State Regulations

Trump orders unified federal AI policy to block fragmented state rules, directing DOJ to challenge conflicting laws and incentivizing state compliance.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ --
President Donald J. Trump has issued an Executive Order establishing a unified national AI policy framework intended to prevent fragmented state regulations from creating burdensome compliance challenges. With states having introduced more than a thousand AI-related bills over the past year, the

Prosperity for US Foundation Appoints Patrick Shaheen as Executive Assistant to Support National Initiatives

Advocating for a Balanced Approach to Economic Growth and Stability

Patrick Shaheen, Executive Assistant Prosperity for US Foundation

Bob Carlstrom, Executive Director Prosperity for US Foundation

David Biddulph, Founder and Board Chair of the Prosperity for US Foundation

New Appointment Enhances Operations as Foundation Prepares Major Outreach Initiatives Focused on Property Tax and Spending Reforms

The Prosperity for US Foundation is leading the most important citizen-driven initiatives in the country.”
— Patrick Shaheen

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to propelling the prosperity of American families by requiring voter approval for increasing property and other taxes, today announced the appointment of