WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to bombshell reporting of Speaker Mike Johnson's extreme long record of plotting to rip away freedoms from the American people, DNC National Press Secretary Sarafina Chitika released the following statement: "MAGA Mike Johnson's vision for America would mean ripping away freedoms from millions of Americans - Johnson wants to go back in time to an era when women were restricted from using co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47818) on Oct. 24, 2023, entitled "Proposals to Limit Financial Activities of Members of Congress: Background and Analysis of Legislative Proposals" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus: * * * SUMMARY In recent years, Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, or ownership of certain financial instruments by Members of Congress and other specified congr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: Working worldwide to expand access to education, economic equity and societal inclusion, the U.S. Department of State recently hosted the annual TechWomen mentorship program and cultural exchange of global emerging leaders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), in Washington D.C., Chicago, and San Francisco. Through mentorships with U.S. women leaders in STEM, the TechWomen participants strengthene  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Happy Monday and welcome to another week of MAGA Mike marching in lockstep with Donald Trump by using the People's House as their personal stage for Trump's campaign sequel. Together, they're tag-teaming to push an extreme, out-of-touch agenda that could strip away Americans' freedoms, undermine our democracy, and slash Social Security and Medicare. Here's what MAGA Mike has gotten up to as of this Mond  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Norfolk State University issued the following news: Two-time Emmy, two-time NAACP Image and four-time Gracie Award-winning host, comedian, actor, author, and philanthropist Loni Love has graciously agreed to deliver the keynote address at the Norfolk State University Commencement ceremony. Commencement is scheduled for 9 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall on the NSU campus. Earlier this month, the University announced that Emmy Awa  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Nov. 21 -- Rand issued the following commentary to The Hill, on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Human Rights Issues in Russia May Offer U.S. Leverage By William Courtney The 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reminds us of how much human rights diplomacy has reshaped and enriched international relations. Inspired by this, Washington might pursue more proactive human rights diplomacy with Moscow. The United States could shine a harsher light on human   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 785. A resolution recognizing the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D  more