WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" in Studio New York, discussing several key matters impacting the state. Hochul addressed the mayoral race, emphasizing her commitment to working with whoever is elected and reiterating the state's authority over New York City.  She also shared concerns she directly raised with mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani regarding his relationship with the Jewish community and reassured business leaders about the city'  more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on MSNBCs "Morning Joe" * Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a Guest on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Willie Geist, MSNBC: Joining us now here in Studio New York's Democratic Governor, Kathy Hochul. Governor, great t  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Senate Judiciary Republicans Attempt to Push Emil Bove Through Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: "Today, in their desperate attempt to push through a scandal-ridden nominee, my Republican colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee tried to silence Democrats raisi  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Georgetown University issued the following news: * * * A U.S. Politics Professor Explains Why Creating a Third Party Isn't So Easy This story is a part of our Ask a Professor series, in which Georgetown faculty members break down complex issues and use their research to inform trending conversations, from the latest pop culture hits to research breakthroughs and critical global events shaping our world. * Elon Musk announced he was forming a new political party to pro  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 17 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Elections Division Investigation Clears False Allegations of Dual Voting AUGUSTA, MAINE - In a letter written to the Maine Republican Party, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows today announced that the Elections Division has concluded a full investigation of all Maine citizens accused by the Maine GOP of voting twice and found all accusations to be false. "Mainers can be reassured  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Republicans Call for the Release of the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON (July 17, 2025) - The House Speaker announced early this week he supports the release of files about Jeffrey Epstein. Along with the Speaker, many others in the Republican Party are calling for the release of the files in an effort to provide complete transparency. Experts at George Washington University are available to pr  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy: Trump is Surrendering American Soft Power to Our Adversaries and Destroying Senate Norms in the Process * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, took to the floor of the U.S. Senate to speak out against President Trump's unprecedented partisan rescissions package, which would codify devastating cuts to foreign aid   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * National Democrats Call Out NC Democratic Party Over Antisemitism A blockbuster rebuke of the North Carolina Democratic Party's constituency of antisemitism came from Democratic Majority for Israel on Monday. DMFI is a powerhouse Washington, D.C. Democratic Party-aligned organization. A media release from the group's President and CEO, Brian Romick is a devastating, blockbuster re  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 18 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * Washington Post: "Democratic fissure over Israel hits a moderate swing state" The North Carolina Democratic Party's constituency of antisemitism gets featured in The Washington Post this week, including a failure to comment from former Gov. Roy Cooper. WaPo: "Democratic fissure over Israel hits a moderate swing state" Democrats in North Carolina are engaged in a bitter fight aft  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Moves to Subpoena Pam Bondi and Kash Patel Over Epstein Files in Homeland Security Committee Hearing * As Republicans Try to Distract Americans, Goldman and Committee Dems Ignore Bait and Focus on Real Accountability Goldman: "Many people are saying Donald Trump is in the Epstein files and that there are pictures of him with topless women. The American people deserve answers, a  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * Hinson & Houchin Champion Women's Leadership in Congress "It's the best opportunity in the world to be able to serve your nation and be able to work in this capacity and really effect change." * U.S. Representatives Ashley Hinson (IA-02) and Erin Houchin (IN-09) addressed The Ripon Society at a breakfast meeting Tuesday morning, outlining their legislative priorities and committee work. The congresswomen, who   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Squawk Box: This morning, following House passage of landmark crypto legislation and the first spending rescission in 25 years, Speaker Johnson joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss how the House Republican economic agenda is delivering for American families. On the pocketbook benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill:  The reason we named it the One Big Beautiful B  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Squawk Box: This is the Beginning of a Great Run for America This morning, following House passage of landmark crypto legislation and the first spending rescission in 25 years, Speaker Johnson joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss how the House Republican economic agenda is delivering for American families. On the pocketbook benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill:  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Squawk Box: This is the Beginning of a Great Run for America * This morning, following House passage of landmark crypto legislation and the first spending rescission in 25 years, Speaker Johnson joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss how the House Republican economic agenda is delivering for American families.  Watch the full interview here On the pocketbook benefits of the One   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: Every Citizen, In Every Zip Code, In Every Pocket of America Will Benefit from the One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON -- This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed the anniversary of President Trump's assassination attempt and highlighted how his constituents plan to utilize the thousands of dollars in savings from the One   more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- The New York Republican Party issued the following statement on July 15, 2025: * * * Statement from Ed Cox on Democrats' Latest Assault on 2A Rights ALBANY - NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released the following statement after a recent court ruling paved the way to hold gun manufacturers liable for shootings: "The recent decision upholding New York's reckless gun manufacturer liability law is another example of Albany Democrats' relentless assault on constitutional rights a  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Vance Promotes Tax Cuts for Families and Workers in Pennsylvania By Jack Putrino On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance gave a speech championing the now passed and signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act at Don's Machine Shop, a manufacturing facility in West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Vance, who cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate required to pass the bill, highlighted how the legislati  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Discusses Trump's Weaponization of the DOJ, Blasts Trump for Continuing to Hide Epstein Files * He has a pliant Justice Department made up of his former criminal defense attorneys willing to go after anyone." View the full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to discuss President Trump's efforts to   more