AUSTIN, Texas, July 7 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news release on July 6, 2022: The Republican Party of Texas released its 2022 platform today. The final platform is the culmination of work by grassroots delegates who are the lifeblood of the Texas Republican Party. The 2022 platform adopted all planks presented in the Committee Report at the statewide convention, plus 2 planks presented on the floor of the convention. Republican Party of Texas Chairman Matt Rinaldi s  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSres) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on July 6, 2022: * * * Survey also shows 84% of Muslim voters view Republican Party as 'unfriendly' to Muslims * * * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released the findings of its midterm election survey of American Muslims, which polled Muslim voters regarding their views on abortion, gun control,  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on July 6, 2022: Today's MAGA Hot Mic moment comes from GOP Representative Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Mike Kelly's proposed federal abortion ban has gained new momentum within the MAGA Republican Party. Kelly's "Heartbeat Protection Act" would ban abortion after six weeks -- well before many people know they are pregnant -- and criminalize providers, with n  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In a new op-ed, Mike Pompeo joins other MAGA Republicans in making it clear that overturning Roe v. Wade is only the beginning of Republicans' extreme agenda. Pompeo comes right out and says it -- Republicans want to make abortion illegal nationwide. Mike Pompeo and MAGA Republicans are blowing the door wide open on the Republican Party's extreme agenda for a total abortion ban with no exceptions for rap  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 7 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, Paul LePage claimed that a bill restricting abortion rights would not make it to his desk if he is re-elected because "half the Republican Party wants them [pregnancies] to go to term and half of them are pro-choice." This is plainly false. In just this past legislative session, Maine Republicans have almost unanimously supported a number of bills which would have rolled back abortion rights in Ma  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last month, Ryan Kelley was arrested by the FBI during a raid on his home for multiple criminal charges stemming from his participation in the violent insurrection that took place on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021 and resulted in five deaths and 140 injured law enforcement officers. Despite Kelley being the only charged insurrectionist competing for the governor's office, the res  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Republican gubernatorial candidates are pushing baseless attacks against Governor Whitmer for political gain. Report after report, including from AARP and the University of Michigan, show Governor Whitmer's leadership saved lives, and nursing home experts and senior advocates agree. Michigan followed CDC guidelines and accurately reported COVID deaths. Michigan never forced nursing homes to take COVI  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 8 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb commented Thursday on the unrest and undemocratic approach by the Nebraska Republican Party of credentialing delegates for their state convention this weekend in Kearney. "The Republican Party screeches about freedom of speech and then turns around and treats grassroots leaders of their party with Putin's playbook of silencing any opposition," said Chair Klee  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on July 8, 2022, on protecting access to reproductive health care services: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone. Before I speak to the Supreme Court extreme decision overturning Roe, I want to comment on one piece of good news -- economic good news today. Today, the Labor Department reported that we added 372,000 jobs last month -- 372,000. Here's why it's important: Our private sector has now have recovered all the   more

WESTVILLE, Indiana, July 6 (TNSconf) -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release on July 5, 2022: The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Sinai Forum announced its 2022 speaker lineup, which features distinguished guest speakers who will present on topics ranging from mental health, creativity and fine arts to the geopolitical climate and domestic politics. The forum's 69th season begins Sunday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. CST with critically acclaimed writer Elizabeth Gilbert, autho  more

SIMI VALLEY, California, July 6 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following transcript on July 5, 2022: Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined ABC News' "This Week" for an interview from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to discuss the the recent testimony of Cassidy Hutchinson, the work of the January 6th Select Committee, and the future of the Republican Party. JONATHAN KARL: You've been clear since really January 6th itself that he bears responsibility, Have these heari  more

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, July 7 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news gaggle on July 6, 2022, with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre while en route to Cleveland, Ohio: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Hey, everybody. Okay, so today, the President is traveling to Max South [S.] Hayes High School in Cleveland, Ohio, to announce new protections for millions of workers in multiemployer pension plans thanks to the American Rescue Plan. Up to 3 million Americans face signific  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 8 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news on July 7, 2022: This evening, the Dane County Democrats' U.S. Senate debate was a "most liberal" contest, as candidates pitched their far-left agendas to the Democrat base in hopes to win their vote for the nomination. With only one month until the primary, the group of candidates are unable to provide solutions for the important issues affecting Wisconsinites while shifting blame for the consequences of th  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, July 9 (TNStalk) -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following statement on July 8, 2022: * * * The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the use of ballot drop boxes and ballot harvesting is illegal. The Republican Party of Wisconsin has long disputed the abuse of ballot drop boxes as creating a massive risk of fraud by allowing additional individuals to handle ballots, and joined the RNC and NRSC in an amicus brief in this case. In response to the ruling, the Repub  more