WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Jan. 19, 2026:: * * * Democrats Pounce On Virginia Taxpayers Under unified Democrat control, Virginia is poised to become a tax-hiking outlier in a region full of states that are phasing out their income taxes. Immediately upon seizing control of government, Virginia Democrats introduced the following bills that seek to impose an array of new and higher taxes: HB 378 - Imposes a 3.8% net investment income tax  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Calls on Governor Walz and Mayor Frey to Honor ICE Arrest Detainers of More than 1,360 Criminal Illegal Aliens in the State's Custody * Governor Walz and Mayor Frey REFUSE to protect Minnesotans and instead protect violent criminal illegal aliens WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today is calling on Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey to put the safety o  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. * Earlier today, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Continues to Remove the Worst of the Worst from Minneapolis Streets as DHS Law Enforcement Marks 3,000 Arrests During Operation Metro Surge * WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement and information regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests of dangerous criminal illegal aliens in Minneapolis, Minnesota o  more

CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 20 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Lions hiring former Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as their new OC By Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Dan Campbell tabbed an experienced play-caller for his next offensive coordinator. The Detroit Lions are hiring former Arizona Cardinals OC Drew Petzing as their offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Monday, per sources informed of the situation.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 [Category: Media] -- National Religious Broadcasters issued the following news release: * * * NRB Condemns Attack on Minnesota Church as a Direct Assault on Religious Freedom * WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) - The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the world's largest association of Christian communicators, vehemently condemns the premeditated attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where radical protesters stormed the sanctuary and terrorized worshippers during a Sun  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Introduces Bill to Expand Denaturalization Process for Individuals Who Commit Fraud, Serious Felonies, or Join Terrorist Organizations * Legislation Endorsed by White House, Comes After Rampant Fraud Exposed in Minnesota WASHINGTON - Amid reports of rampant fraud perpetrated by Somali crime rings in Minnesota, including convictions of naturalized citizens, U.S. Senator Eric Schmit  more