RCN America - DC: January 2025

Friday, January 31, 2025

Statement of Support for Sean Curran's Appointment as Director of the United States Secret Service

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On behalf of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), we want to commend President Trump’s selection of Sean Curran to serve as the next Director of the United States Secret Service. We also extend our heartfelt

From Omaha to Guam: Announcing the First Recipients of Blue Star Families Outpost Grants Expanding Nationwide Network of Support

Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Star Families (BSF) announces the first recipients of the Blue Star Families Outpost grants, an initiative aimed at expanding support and connection for military families across the nation. With generous support from craig newmark philanthropies, these grants empower local organizations to enhance their services and strengthen community ties for military families.

What is a Blue Star Families Outpost?

Blue Star Families Outposts are hubs hosted by local nonprofit

The International School of Arizona Receives Platinum 2025 AVA Digital Award | Truth Tree Digital Marketing

DC, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International School of Arizona (ISA) is proud to announce its recognition as a Platinum winner in the 2025 AVA Digital Awards, an international competition honoring excellence in digital communication. The

Seven Hills School Recognized as Platinum Winner in 2025 AVA Digital Awards | Truth Tree Digital Marketing

DC, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seven Hills School is proud to announce its recognition as a Platinum winner in the 2025 AVA Digital Awards, an international competition celebrating excellence in digital communication. This prestigious award highlights Seven Hills’ innovative digital

Dr. David Zaas and Rev. Dr. Frank K. Thomas to serve as gala chairs of the signature fundraiser benefiting deserving Triad students and HBCUs

Washington, DC, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF is proud to recognize Chris Paul, NBA veteran and Winston-Salem native, at the 2025 Inaugural UNCF Triad "A Mind Is..."® Gala on Feb. 1. Paul, a passionate advocate for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and a graduate of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), will be honored for his unwavering commitment to education and community development.

Although unable to attend in person, Paul’s recognition highlights his

Advocates for the FASD Respect Act at the U.S. Capitol

Advocates for the FASD Respect Act in Washington, DC

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski and FASD United Policy Chair Susan Shepard Carlson

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) & Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Introduce Legislation to Advance FASD Support Services Across U.S. Health Agencies

FASD is a tragically overlooked crisis affecting millions of children and adults. This landmark legislation will provide individuals and their families with the services and respect they deserve.”

— Tom Donaldson, FASD United President

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), along with five other original cosponsors, have introduced legislation that will advance comprehensive Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) support services, public health prevention, and

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, the Trump Administration announced the appointment of Chris Rocheleau to serve as Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) President and CEO Michael Robbins issued the following statement in response:

“Chris Rocheleau is a highly qualified choice to ensure the U.S. remains the

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) celebrates the confirmation of former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as United States Secretary of the Interior. A proven business leader and two-term governor of a leading-energy producing state, Secretary Burgum will lead with a

Stellina Union Market's Newly Expanded Space

The beloved local pizzeria was also recently bestowed a Michelin Bib Gourmand award, and honored as one of the “Top 50 World” pizza restaurants

"We are so excited to finally unveil our beautiful new space at Union Market, and offer a fun and decadent brunch menu on the weekends, " says Antonio Matarazzo, co-owner of Stellina Pizzeria.”

— Antonio Matarazzo

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stellina Pizzeria, the acclaimed Neapolitan-style pizzeria, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its popular Union Market location, which has nearly doubled in size. The expansion (which

It is time to start winding down the inhumane, costly, and ineffective era of screening drugs on beagles, primates, and other animals and to step decisively into the era of human-biology-based screening methods for experimental drugs

Legislation, dealing with largest category of animal testing, aligns regulations with law that Congress passed more than two years ago and Biden FDA ignored

This new era will spare animals and produce safer and less costly drugs, delivering a better range of cures and palliative treatments to patients in need in a more timely way.”

— Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Senate Republicans and Democrats have united again to reintroduce the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. and work to usher in a new era of healthier living and longevity by facilitating the development of better, safer, and less

Hydrocephalus Association Logo

On Friday, January 31, 2025, 50 key leaders in the hydrocephalus community from 18 states will convene in Washington, D.C., for Hydrocephalus Capitol Hill Day.

By uniting on Capitol Hill, we are making it clear that the hydrocephalus community needs action—research funding, better healthcare access, and policies that support those impacted by this condition.”

— Diana Gray, President and CEO, Hydrocephalus Association

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, January 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Friday, January 31, 2025, 50 key leaders in the hydrocephalus community from 18 states will convene in Washington, D.C., for Hydrocephalus Capitol Hill Day. Organized by the Hydrocephalus Association (HA), this annual event connects patients, caregivers, and medical professionals with lawmakers to

BREAKING: Officials say that there are no survivors in the tragic D.C. mid-air collision last night, 67 people are now presumed dead

UPDATE: The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has detailed measures being taken by the branch to assist in the response to the mid-air collision at Reagan Washington National Airport.

Details:

- 4 cutters are en route to the area to assist in the response efforts.

• Sentinel-class USCGC NATHAN BRUCKENTHAL

• Marine Protector-class patrol boat USCGC SAILFISH

• Inland Construction Tender USCGC KENNEBEC

• Keeper-class coastal buoy tender USCGC FRANK DREW

- A Marine Information Broadcast has been issued

- USCG pollution crews have been mobilized

- USCG is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving to coordinate wreckage removal.

UPDATE: Statement from U.S Figure Skating: U.S. Figure Skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were sadly aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter yesterday evening in Washington, D.C. These athletes, coaches, and family members were returning home from the National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas.

We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims’ families closely in our hearts. We will continue to monitor the situation and will release more information as it becomes available.

UPDATE: D.C. Emergency Authorities state that they have now fully-shifted from Search-and-Rescue to Recovery Operations, after no survivors were found at the site of the crash last night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. So far at least 28 bodies have been recovered from the crash site.

Washington D.C - Moments ago, emergency officials, including the fire chief, confirmed that there are no survivors in the tragic mid-air collision over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The crash involved a U.S. military Black Hawk helicopter carrying three service members and an American Airlines flight with 64 passengers on board. All 67 individuals are now presumed dead as recovery efforts continue. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision while first responders work at the scene.

We're learning that several U.S Figure Skating members were aboard the flight. Unknown who or how many at this time.

Stay with us for updates.

BEST IN ED PUBLISHES NEW COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING RESOURCE FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Best In Ed

School Board Leadership: The Right Way is designed to be a beacon for school board members, expertly guiding them through the governance hurdles.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Best in Ed is pleased to announce the launch of "School Board Leadership: The Right Way."

This comprehensive resource, written by Laura Zorc, President of Best in Ed, and Dr. Karen Hiltz, Vice President, both former school board members, is now available on Amazon. The new book provides a

PRESS BRIEFING BY PRESS SECRETARY KAROLINE LEAVITT January 29, 2025

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MS. LEAVITT: Good afternoon, everybody.

Q Good afternoon.

MS. LEAVITT: How are we? Good to see all of you. It’s an honor to be here with all of you. A lot of familiar faces in the room, a lot of new faces.

And President Trump is back, and the golden age of America has most definitely begun.

The Senate has already confirmed five of President Trump’s exceptional Cabinet nominees: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and

Thermostat Recycling Corp.

Danielle Myers

While we anticipate that unit collections will decrease over time, the dedication of our partners and stakeholders ensures that we will continue to collect and properly dispose of mercury thermostats,”

— Danielle Myers, Executive Director, TRC

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) has announced a decrease in the amount of mercury collected from thermostats in 2024. The organization collected 531.1 pounds in 2024, marking a decrease of about 21.4% compared with the 676.8

Special Needs Plan Alliance Submits Its CY 2026 Parts and D Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Comments

DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On January 27, the Special Needs Plan Alliance (SNP Alliance) submitted its CY 2026 Parts and D Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) comments. A bipartisan organization, the SNP Alliance represents approximately 65% of all SNPs and recognizes the commitment its member plans share in

This is a photo of author and EMP expert William Forstchen.

William R. Forstchen is widely considered one of the foremost experts on EMP attacks.

This is a photo of the cover of One Second After.

One Second After offers a realistic look at a weapon and its awesome power to destroy the entire United States, literally within one second.

William R. Forstchen, Ph.D., has addressed this issue with the government and is hoping for a one-on-one meeting with President Trump in the very near future.

Electricity is the fundamental building block of our society. Everything is predicated on electrification.”

— William R. Forstchen, Ph.D.

WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- William R. Forstchen, Ph.D., is a military historian and college professor who is widely considered one of the foremost experts on electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons. He has been consulted by

Dr. Gail C. Christopher

One of America's leading experts on racial healing, Dr. Christopher, says it is essential to remain hopeful and be organized to meet the challenges ahead

...this nation has elected 47 presidents and only a small portion of them have stood for justice and fairness and yet our system of governance has enabled continued progress.”

— Dr. Gail C. Christopher

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a lengthy interview with Chauncey Devega of Salon, Dr. Gail C. Christopher, an award-winning change agent, discusses how to manage the collective feelings of mourning, grief, fear, and overall distress that millions of Americans are experiencing following the election and inauguration of the new president.

“It is critically important to learn to

We are creating a modern, consumer-centric infrastructure to help streamline processes, reduce errors, and accelerate transactions. This transformative work continues to gain momentum.”

— Wayne Chopus, President & CEO

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The first paperless transaction for replacement annuity business occurred today thanks to a process developed through a collaboration between the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) and the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC).

The historic transaction between Athene and Jackson National Life

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Professional Networks Add New Leadership for 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The COA Administrators’ Network (CAN) has added new board members for a two-year term. In addition, the Community Oncology Pharmacy Association (COPA) has appointed a COPA co-chair for 2025.

The Community Oncology Alliance’s

Trump Administration Reinstates Global Gag Rule

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- President Trump reinstated the Global Gag Rule (GGR) earlier today aboard Air Force One on his way to California. During his first term, the GGR was expanded and barred foreign NGOs that accept US funding for global health programs from using their own non-U.S. funds to provide abortion services, information, counseling, referrals, or

Investigational Review Board (IRB) approval has been granted for the open-label study to evaluate tafenoquine for treatment of patients with a presumptive diagnosis of chronic babesiosis in outpatient settings.
Enrollment expected to commence Q3 2025.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SXTP; SXTPW) (the “Company”), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing new medicines for infectious diseases, announced today the approval of an Investigational Review Board (IRB) sanctioned Phase II clinical study.

The study (NCT06656351) will evaluate the efficacy and safety of the

Less Cancer to Hold National Cancer Prevention Workshop 2025 on National Cancer Prevention Day, Feb. 4, on Capitol Hill

Top Cancer Experts Provide Roundtable Discussion on Advocacy, Prevention and Specialty Perspectives

This workshop is for anyone in the medical community, working with a cancer-related organization or facing cancer themselves or with a family member. We want to be able to share progress.”

— Bill Couzens, founder of Less Cancer

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Less Cancer is hosting a National Cancer Prevention Workshop 2025 on National Cancer Prevention Day, Tuesday, February 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will occur in The Gold Room (Room 2168) in the Rayburn House Office Building (45 Independence Ave., S.W.) The event is being held in coordination with the Bipartisan Cancer Prevention Caucus. The workshop is free and includes a light breakfast and lunch.

Moderated by Miles O’Brien, chairman

The Washington, D.C. Auto Show, the Washington Area Hyundai Dealers and Hyundai Hope on Wheels Team up to Support Georgetown Lombardi and Children’s National Hospital Through “Hyundai Hands On Hope” Contest

Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington Area Hyundai Dealers, Hyundai Hope on Wheels, The Washington, D.C. Auto Show, Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Children’s National Hospital come together annually to fight pediatric cancer through the Hyundai Hands On Hope Contest at The Washington, D.C. Auto Show. In 2019, the longstanding “Hands On” contest at The Washington, D.C. Auto Show took a turn decidedly for the better – the contest would still award a winner a brand new Hyundai, but more

New research from the Association of Corporate Counsel, in partnership with FTI Consulting, examines the evolution and impact of in-house legal departments on business operations.

Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legal department leaders worldwide are taking more strategic ownership across their organizations and expanding their influence outside the legal department, according to the 2025 ACC Chief Legal Officers Survey, released today by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), in partnership with FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN). The survey fielded by ACC is now in its 26th year and provides detailed analysis of the evolving

ABC: A Record-High 89.7% of US Construction Workers Are Not Union Members

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2024 Union Members Summary released today, a record low 10.3% of the U.S. construction industry belongs to a union, a decrease from the prior historic low of 10.7% in 2023.

BLS reports that 7,978,000 construction industry workers were not

DeepSeek Introduces Cost-Efficient AI Model

WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The debut of DeepSeek-V3, China’s revolutionary open-source AI model, has sent shockwaves through the global technology landscape, redefining the potential of artificial intelligence. The DeepSeek model, which rivals leading platforms like ChatGPT, introduces a level of affordability and efficiency previously unseen in the industry. Developed

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Metric5 is proud to announce that we have made the inaugural Vanguard FedCiv 250 list.

As we enter 2025, Federal IT &

CMRignite Offers Full-Service Digital Capabilities with the Launch of its In-house Proprietary Demand-Side Platform

New digital offerings position agency as a one-stop resource delivering cost-effective marketing strategies that drive measurable results

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CMRignite, one of the nation’s leading cause marketing agencies, today announced the launch of its in-house Demand-Side Platform (DSP), empowering the agency to execute and manage digital campaigns directly. This proprietary DSP integrates cutting-edge technology and omnichannel capabilities with next-generation AI-powered automation, to ensure advertisers reach their exact audience at the right time.

By combining the advanced DSP technology with the agency’s deep

International Reputation Management (IRM360) Sets Course for Dubai

Delivering Elite Reputation Management Capabilities to the Middle East's Influential Leaders and Visionaries

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International Reputation Management (IRM360), a global pioneer in safeguarding reputations of the world's most prominent private and public figures, today announced plans to establish operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marking its first expansion overseas.

The planned Dubai office represents IRM360's strategic response to

National Cancer Treatment Alliance (NCTA) logo

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Cancer Treatment Alliance (NCTA), a national network of independent community oncology practices that works with employers to ensure their employees have access to high-quality, high-value, and local cancer care, announced today that Kiana Mehring, MBA, of Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute (FCS), has joined the NCTA Board of Directors.

As the senior director of strategic partnerships and managed care at FCS,

2025 Wenger Awards: Relentlessly Bold

Heart Health Is Women's Health Summit

WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

WomenHeart announces the 2025 Heart Health IS Women’s Health Summit, Wenger Awards, and Advocacy Day to spotlight and advance women’s heart health.

Washington, D.C. — WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is proud to announce the Heart Health IS Women’s Health Summit and WomenHeart’s Wenger Awards, scheduled for February 3, 2025, at the Westin City Center in Washington, D.C. These pivotal events will be followed by WomenHeart’s Advocacy Day on February 4, 2025.

The Heart Health IS Women’s Health

Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, NAREB President

NAREB's Dr. Rose says closing the racial wealth gap is essential for achieving true racial equality and positively affects American society.

The Building Black Wealth Tour impacted thousands of families by providing critical information about buying a home and building wealth. It would not have been possible without...partner organizations”

— Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) celebrates the pivotal role of civic, religious, professional, and Divine Nine organizations contributing to the NAREB Building Black Wealth Tour. Following the success of the tour's

Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with Prime Minister Modi of India

Today, President Donald J. Trump held a productive call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. The two leaders discussed expanding and deepening cooperation. They also discussed a range of regional issues, including security in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. The President emphasized the importance of India increasing its procurement of American-made security equipment and moving toward a fair bilateral trading relationship. The leaders discussed plans for Prime Minister Modi to visit the White House, underscoring the strength of the friendship and strategic ties between our nations. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to advance the U.S.-India strategic partnership and the Indo-Pacific Quad partnership, with India hosting Quad Leaders for the first time later this year.

TDI Collaborates with Google Public Sector to Enhance Cybersecurity for the U.S. Department of Defense

Google & TDI Improving DoD Cyber Together

This partnership will accelerate the delivery of mission-critical Google Cloud solutions to the Department of Defense and showcase the power of HyPerRMF™ and CnSight®.”

— Jesse Dean

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TDI is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Google Public Sector, leveraging its nearly 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance to accelerate the adoption of Google Cloud solutions across federal clients. As part of this collaboration, TDI will

A Total of 36 Community-Led Initiatives Funded to Support Values-Based Institutional Food Buying

We are thrilled to announce our 2024 grantees, representing a powerful collective of community-led initiatives that embody the transformative work that values-based good food procurement can achieve.”

— Ricardo Rocha, Growing Justice Advisory Committee Chair

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Growing Justice Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 grant cycle, awarding over $5 million to 36 grantees focused on advancing equity in food procurement. This funding supports initiatives led by and benefiting Tribal, Indigenous, Black,

Divya Kala Bhavani, Director of PR, Communications, and Marketing at Dhruva Space

Holly Pascal, NASA Engineer & Founder of Women's Aerospace Network

Women's Aerospace Network

Hosted by NASA Engineer Holly Pascal, ‘Voices in Aerospace’ celebrates trailblazers shaping the future of space.

As an Indian woman in branding and media, I believe equity means elevating each other so no dream is too distant, no space too vast, and every challenge becomes an opportunity for shared innovation.”

— Divya-Kala Bhavani, Director, Dhruva Space

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- How does storytelling shape space exploration?

The Women’s Aerospace Network (WAN) is thrilled to announce an exclusive live Q&A event featuring Divya-Kala Bhavani, Director of PR, Communications, and Marketing at Dhruva Space. This virtual event will take place on February 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST / 8:30 PM IST, providing an exciting opportunity to learn from a leader at the forefront of aerospace communication and startup

Friday, January 31, 2025

Dr. David Zaas and Rev. Dr. Frank K. Thomas to serve as gala chairs of the signature fundraiser benefiting deserving Triad students and HBCUs

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

New research from the Association of Corporate Counsel, in partnership with FTI Consulting, examines the evolution and impact of in-house legal departments on business operations.

Monday, January 27, 2025