WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * AU urges federal appeals court to protect religious freedom, LGBTQ+ workers Americans United for Separation of Church and State, joined by nine other religious and civil rights organizations, today urged the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to affirm that religious freedom does not give employers a blanket license to discriminate against their workers. In an amicus brie  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Upcoming Online Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information. 2024 Planning Database The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release the 2024 Planning Database (PDB), which includes the Low Response Sc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Maryland Bar Cites Technicality in Declining to Investigate FCC Chair Brendan Carr: Watchdog Responds Yesterday, in response to a complaint Campaign for Accountability (CfA) filed on September 23, 2025, requesting an investigation into FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's overt, politically motivated threats to broadcasters, the Maryland Bar issued a letter saying it was declining to investigate  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on Steny Hoyer's Decision to Retire from Congress DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement after former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced that his current term in Congress will be his last: "For nearly 60 years, Steny Hoyer has faithfully advocated for Marylanders with dignity, compassion, and a relentless sense of purpos  more