SIMI VALLEY, California, May 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, last night delivered a speech on the future of the Republican Party at the Reagan Library. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosted Senator Capito as the latest speaker in their "Time for Choosing" series. The "Time For Choosing" series, hosted by th  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 25 -- CNN issued the following news on May 24, 2023: With the 2024 presidential election in full swing and as the Republican field continues to grow, CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent Jake Tapper will moderate a live CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall with former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley at 8pmET on Sunday, June 4th from Iowa. Haley, who also served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations in the Trump administration, will take questions from  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 26 -- CNN issued the following news on May 25, 2023: CNN Anchor and Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash will moderate a live CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall with former Vice President Mike Pence at 9pmET on Wednesday, June 7th from Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. Pence, who served as vice president from 2017-2021, will take questions from Bash and a live audience which is comprised of Iowa Republicans and Iowa voters, who say they will pre-register to  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on May 24, 2023: * * * Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement to mark one year since the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas: "One year ago, an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas became the site of one of the most horrific acts of violence in American history. Nineteen precious young lives and two courageous teachers were stolen from us by an eighteen-year-o  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In the states this week, President Biden's manufacturing boom continued as Enel North America announced plans to build a $1 billion solar plant near Tulsa, Oklahoma, thanks in part to the Biden-Harris administration's Inflation Reduction Act. * In Oklahoma: Tulsa World: Enel to build $1 billion solar panel plant at Tulsa Port of Inola In California, Vice President Harris announced the world's largest se  more

BRONX, New York, May 19 (TNStalk) -- The Fordham Political Review issued the following commentary by Claire Krieger: * * * What Does the Indictment Mean for Trump? The most recent headline added to former President Donald Trump's repertoire is the loud and ruinous indictment he is now facing. In early April, the city of Manhattan prepped for his appearance in front of a grand jury, where Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts. These charges are related to what prosecutors are arguing wa  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news on May 24, 2023: More chaos is brewing in Ohio Republicans' "family fight" with Trump-nemesis Ron DeSantis officially filing paperwork to run for President today. It's clear this primary - which has already been called one of the "messiest, "most expensive" and "bruising" battles in the country - is only going to get nastier from here as candidates are forced to navigate fault lines within the Republican party while d  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSrep) -- Protect Our Care issued a 10-page report in April 2023 entitled "Medical Abortion Case in Texas Endangers Health of Millions of Women and Threatens Entire U.S. Drug Approval Process: Judge's Ruling Threatens Lifesaving Drugs Relied on by Millions." * * * A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling late on Friday, April 7, to revoke authorization for mifepristone, a safe and effective medication essential for abortion access that was approved by the FDA more than 20   more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statements after Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01) and the Republican caucus adjourned the House of Representatives for the long weekend without a debt limit deal in place, risking default on the United States and damage to the US economy: "When Rep. Steil voted for the Default on America Act last month, he voted to force   more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statements after Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01) and the Republican caucus adjourned the House of Representatives for the long weekend without a debt limit deal in place, risking default on the United States and damage to the US economy: "When Rep. Steil voted for the Default on America Act last month, he  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSgov)(TNSres) -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: With the U.S. economy continuing to face headwinds, The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion Wednesday morning with U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (PA-16) and Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) who both serve on the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax, to discuss the Subcommittee's efforts to keep the tax burden low and make sure our tax system strengthens American competitiveness both here at home and around the world.   more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15) today joined more than 80 of his fellow House Democrats on the House floor to demand that the Republican majority return to Washington D.C. and get back to work to pay America's bills. "The Republican Party is a little like an arsonist who burns down your home and then blames you for the fire and then lectures you on fire safety," said. Rep. Torre  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 25 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release and letter: Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker sent copies of the following letter to Governor Youngkin and Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Rich Anderson, requesting that they condemn the dangerous and inflammatory comments of Luis Gutierrez, the Buckingham County GOP's handpicked registrar: * * * May 24, 2023 To: The Honorable Glenn Youngkin, Office of the Governor of the C  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on May 25, 2023: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hi, everybody. Q: Hi! MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon. Two things for you at the top. I want to provide you with a brief update on where things stand with ongoing budget negotiations. The President's negotiation -- negotiating team has had productive discussions with the Speaker's team. And those discussions continue. You'v  more