WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * "Only the People Can Save the People" -- Padilla Denounces Trump's Chaos and Lies, Pushes for Better Path Forward * Video of Padilla's speech can be found here and here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) delivered the Spanish language response to President Trump's State of the Union Address, exposing Trump's harmful lies and the chaos he has created in American commu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of SOTU, Senator Murray Delivers Address to Washington state, Outlines How Trump Has Failed Working Americans by Driving Up Costs and Creating Chaos * Murray to Washingtonians about Trump's failed agenda: Americans are paying more for just about everything as Trump doubles down on tariffs, health care premiums are more than doubling, workers are faced with a weak job market, and an out-of-c  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 26 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Pass Bills to Enhance Immigration Enforcement in Arizona Senate Republicans are taking action to enhance the state's immigration policies to better protect the sovereignty and safety of Arizona communities. Two immigration enforcement-related bills passed the Senate today with all Republicans voting in support, while all Democrats voted in opposi  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, posted the following news release: * * * At SOTU, Trump stokes anti-immigrant fear, avoids the widespread horrors and lawlessness of his mass deportation agenda * CONTACT: media@vera.org WASHINGTON, DC - Following President Trump's State of the Union address, a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * At the People's State of the Union, Ansari Shares Story of Yari, Who is Dying in ICE Custody Last night, Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) was joined by her guest, Sonia Almaraz, at MeidasTouch and MoveOn's "People's State of the Union," a rally counterprogramming President Donald Trump's address to Congress. Together, they shared the story of Yari, Sonia's loved one, who has spent more than a year det  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin: * * * B'nai B'rith Reaction to State of the Union Address We watched President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address tonight with an acute focus on issues pertaining to our core mission, including security for Israel, fighting anti-Semitism and supporting affordable housing and health care for low-income seniors. We support the Trump  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * BEST OF THE BEST: ICE Agents Delivered Emergency Medical Care and Saved Life of 4-Year-Boy Who Drowned in a Hotel Pool * ICE officers-who were off duty-sprang into action and delivered lifesaving care and saved this child WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes the extraordinary heroic action of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * Black Conservatives React to State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, ambassadors with the Project 21 black leadership network are responding to the President's remarks and policy initiatives. Michael Austin, Project 21 Ambassador and Economic Consultant: Tonight, Pre  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Statement on State of the Union * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement in response to Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight's State of the Union was exactly what many Americans dreaded: a speech filled with distortions, political smears, and a version of reality that simply does not match what families are living every day. Instead of acc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Responds to Trump's Blatant Falsehoods and Failed Economic Agenda in State of the Union Address * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump's State of the Union Address: "For nearly two hours, Donald Trump delivered divisive rhetoric, empty platitudes, and blatant falsehoods. Instead of addressing the true st  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following report on Feb. 11, 2026 by Jesse Hajer and Mona Malik entitled "Realizing potential: Reflections on policy responses to displaced persons in Manitoba." Here is the introduction: * * * Canada welcomes displaced persons from all over the world and has established itself as a well-known resettlement destination. Through its three main resettlement programs, the country gives permanent residency  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released the below statement following President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight, President Trump delivered a forward-looking message highlighting the incredible progress achieved during his first year in office, while outlining a de  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Unlike Donald Trump, Democrats are laser-focused on lowering costs and improving the lives of hardworking American families. * LEESBURG, VA -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu opened the 2026 Issues Conference alongside Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Chapters of Change: The blossom of Penn's professional schools in the 19th century 'Chapters of Change' highlights key moments of change in Penn's history, adapting to shifts in society. In the 19th century, the University faced industrialization and more by creating some of its first professional schools. * Penn Forward launched last fall as a University-wide strategic initiative to plan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat Co-Leads House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Bicameral Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Defending Birthright Citizenship Against Trump Attacks The House Litigation Task Force, in partnership with CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat, led 216 House and Senate Democrats in filing a bicameral amicus brief standing up for the essential constitutional principle of b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12265) on Feb. 24, 2026, by foreign affairs specialist Michael A. Weber and Asian affairs analyst Caitlin Campbell: * * * China Primer: Human Rights Overview The People's Republic of China (PRC or China)'s party-state is an "authoritarian regime" that "has become increasingly repressive in recent years," according to the nongovernmental human rights organization Freedom House.  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Sees Second Consecutive Month of Record Performance in February * February 25th, 2026 Best February Total Day on TV Since 2022 Among Both Demos Top Five Network In All of Cable for 1 4 Months Running Subscribers Continue to Climb and Increasingly Engage with Live Content Intentional Time Spent with Video Highest Since 2022 NEW YORK, NY -(February 25, 2026) - CNN continues to see a strong star  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Reacts to President Trump's State of the Union Address * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after attending President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address: "Throughout the first year of President Trump's term as the 47 th President of the United States, the President has delivered   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Commends President Trump's State of the Union Address * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump on his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress: "Under President Trump, the State of the Union is strong. President Biden did colossal harm to our nation, plunging us into crisis after crisis. President  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Urges Movement on Legislation Codifying President Trump's Agenda Following State of the Union Address * Yesterday evening, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) attended the first State of the Union address of President Donald Trump's second term. The President's powerful speech outlined the significant progress his Administration has made over the past year and reaffirmed his commitment to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Response to President Trump's State of the Union Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight, President Trump did what he does best: he lied to the American people. As he proclaims himself a peacemaker, Trump brings us to the precipice of another war in the Middle East. As he proclaims the e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez's Statement on Tonight's State of the Union * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington, D.C.-Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement in reaction to President Trump's State of the Union address: "Since day one, this Administration has made countless false promises to the American people, and tonight, the nation witnes  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference * On Friday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), along with Representatives John Larson (CT-1) and Nikema Williams (GA-5), introduced the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act to protect American elections from illegal ICE interference. This bill follows President Trump's threats to "nationalize elec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Listening Session on the Real State of the Union * Tonight, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) hosted a roundtable discussion to listen to Houstonians and Texans about the real state of the union rather than listen to President Trump's State of the Union Address. Community members and representatives from Houston organizations including the Texas Gulf Coast Ar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduce Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduces the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act with Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) to protect American elections from illegal ICE interference. The bill follows President Trump's threats to "nationalize  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez meets with DHS Secretary Noem * In December, during a congressional hearing in the Homeland Security Committee, Ramirez made Noem agree on-the-record to a meeting Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) met with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to, again, reiterate Noem must resign or face removal from office, and to o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Debunking the mainstream media lies about South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas * WASHINGTON -ICE is correcting the record and reaffirming the safe, humane and family-friendly conditions at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. "The Dilley facility is a family residential center designed specifically to house fam  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Division Obtains Settlement with a Company that Used AI-Generated Advertisements that Excluded U.S. Workers from Jobs The United States Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division announced that it has secured a settlement agreement with Elegant Enterprise-Wide Solutions Inc., a Virigina IT professional service provider. The settlement addresses allegations that the company violated t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns The Trump Administration's Cruel Immigration Tactics, Reiterates Senate Democrats' Demands As DHS Funding Negotiations Continue * February 24, 2026 Durbin was part of the "Gang of Eight" in 2013 that worked on a comprehensive immigration reform bill; Durbin: "That serious, bipartisan effort would have fixed our immigration system." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate flo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With His Guest To President Trump's State Of The Union Address, Tereza Lee * February 24, 2026 Tereza Lee was Durbin's inspiration for writing the Dream Act in 2001 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with his guest for President Trump's State of the Union Address, Tereza Lee. Tereza was Durbin's inspiration to introduce the Dream Act in 2001   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On President Trump's State Of The Union Address * February 24, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address: "If grandstanding paid for groceries, the President would have ridden to the American peoples' rescue tonight. But it doesn't work that way. Instead, the President d  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * FAIR Statement on the State of the Union Address The Federation for American Immigration Reform has issued the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union address: "Last night President Trump invited members of Congress to support a simple idea: 'The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.' The anti-bor  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 26 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner HR Research Finds Only 31% of Recruiting Teams Use Labor Market Data to Inform Their Talent Strategy Recruiting Leaders Must Take Three Actions to Improve Talent Strategy Effectiveness * As the labor market undergoes unprecedented and rapid transformation, only 31% of recruiting functions are leveraging labor market data to shape their  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Grothman Releases Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Address to Congress: "I was honored to attend President Trump's sixth State of the Union address, where he laid out a clear vision for America's future and highlighted the wins his administration has achieved  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 25 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts 31st Annual National Capitol Forum, April 21-22, 2026, in Washington, D.C. * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the agenda for its 31 st Annual National Capitol Forum on Higher Education taking place on April 21-22, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The agenda for the HSInnovators student track has also been an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on President Trump's State of the Union * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement rejecting President Trump's State of the Union address and the falsehoods the President spread during his speech: "Try as he might, Trump can't erase what we see with our own eyes. Working families are struggling to afford groceries and health c  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 24 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation: The State of the Union Diverges from the Reality Facing Latino Families * Hispanic Federation Responds to President Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address Washington, D.C. - President Trump gave th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Ahead of State of the Union: Nevada Families Deserve Better Than Broken Promises * WASHINGTON D.C- Ahead of President Trump's State of the Union address, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement on the urgent need to address rising costs, housing affordability, and access to health care: "Just one year after President Trump took office, working families in Ne  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement tonight in response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address: "I have never seen someone use so many words to say so little. In his State of the Union tonight, Trump offered Americans the same thing he always does: more disdain, mor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Human Rights First issued the following report on Feb. 19, 2026 entitled "ICE Flight Monitor: January 2026 Report." Here are excerpts: * * * Twelve Months Under Trump 2.0: Year in Review of a Cruel and Lawless Deportation Campaign Since taking office on January 20, 2025, the Trump administration has pursued an unprecedented mass deportation agenda. U.S. officials have adopted a range of new tactics, that are legally questionable and undoubtedly cruel, to achieve this   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: Whistleblower Confirms Trump ICE Official Lied About Secret Memo Authorizing Federal Agents to Enter Homes Without a Judicial Warrant * [WASHINGTON, DC] - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), yesterday held a public forum to receive public testimony from Ryan Schwank, a whistleblowe  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 26 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Hateful Policies Are Decimating the State of the Union President Trump once again lied to the American people about the state of the union with his gaslighting rhetoric that his policies-- that are destroying our democracy and enriching Trump and his allies--are making our lives better. The truth is that since the Trump administration began, his policies have sanctioned v  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Beka Chedia, professor of political science and a Tbilisi-based country expert (Georgia) for the independent research institute Varieties of Democracy at the Department of Political Science of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgian Dream Intensifies Anti-Immigration Rhetoric Executive Summary: * Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Statement on the State of the Union * Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the State of the Union Address from President Donald Trump: "President Trump's State of the Union was a reminder that when policies are focused on better outcomes for American families and workers, our country thrives. "The American Dream is coming back for working people because the R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * Lawmakers Call for Investigation After Records Reveal Undisclosed ICE Shooting Death of U.S. Citizen * Records we obtained through the Freedom of Information Act revealed that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a 23-year-old American citizen, Ruben Ray Martinez, in South Padre Island, Texas, in March 2025. ICE had not publicly acknowledged  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS RIDDLED WITH DIRTY, ROTTEN LIES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he highlighted the lies, propaganda and hatred spewed during the State of the Union address and the fact that Donald Trump has no plan to make life better or more affordable for everyday Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS RIDDLED WITH DIRTY, ROTTEN LIES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he highlighted the lies, propaganda and hatred spewed during the State of the Union address and the fact that Donald Trump has no plan to make life better or more affordable for everyday Americans. MIKA BRZEZINSKI:  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The state of the union throughout the past year under Donald Trump's presidency has been a complete disaster. For nearly two hours tonight, Donald Trump spewed lies, propaganda and hatred. After failing to deliver on his p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The state of the union throughout the past year under Donald Trump's presidency has been a complete disaster. For nearly two hours tonight, Donald Trump spewed lies, propaganda and hatred. After failing to deliver on his promise to lower costs on d  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE BEST IS YET TO COME IN THIS COUNTRY, BUT IT WON'T BE DELIVERED BY DONALD TRUMP" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a press conference to highlight Democrats' continued commitment to fighting for a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE BEST IS YET TO COME IN THIS COUNTRY, BUT IT WON'T BE DELIVERED BY DONALD TRUMP" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene held a press conference to highlight Democrats' continued commitment to fighting for an affordable America and p  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Legacy Civil Rights Organizations Denounce President Trump's False Claims About the State of the Union, Vow to Continue Fighting for Black America Last night, President Trump used his State of the Union address to paint a picture of a country experiencing previously unheard-of levels of success and prestige. In a speech riddled with disinformation and half-truths, the President declared th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * LOUISVILLE LYFT RAPIST: ICE Asks Kentucky Authorities to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Charged for Sexual Assaulting a Mother of Four Passenger * Criminal illegal alien released by Biden locked the woman in his car, pulled a gun on her, and sodomized her WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement announcing U.S. Immigration an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Announces February Mobile Office Hours * WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Texas' 8th Congressional District this month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Secu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expres  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Cities policy analyst Santiago Vidal Calvo to RealClearPolitics: * * * Fix Immigration Enforcement Before Trust Collapses Federal immigration operations in Minneapolis this January left two U.S. citizens dead. On Jan. 7, Renee Good, 37, was shot in her car by an ICE officer. Officials say she tried to run him over; video appears to show her steering away. On Jan. 24, Alex Pretti, 37  more

HAMILTON, Ontario, Feb. 25 (TNSjou) -- McMaster University issued the following news: * * * Medical student calls for better data to address racial disparities in maternal and baby care Ebonee Lennord hopes her research will drive change and amplify voices of Black patients, ultimately leading to more equitable treatment and care. By Lisa Polewski Ebonee Lennord knows Black patients are not getting equitable treatment during pregnancy and childbirth, and she's doing her part to change that.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez Responds to Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement tonight after President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address: "Tonight, Donald Trump repeated the lies he has told over and over again to the American people. "Trump promised to lower costs. Instead, Americans got massive cost increases on everything   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Demands Independent Probe of Funds Used by ICE, CBP to Carry Out Trump's Cruel Immigration Enforcement * DHS Yet to Provide Clear Accounting for Nearly $170 Million from Trump's Big, Ugly Betrayal Appropriated for Immigration Enforcement Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, led 20 of his Senate colleagues in calling on th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Merkley Demands Independent Probe of Funds Used by ICE, CBP to Carry Out Trump's Cruel Immigration Enforcement DHS Yet to Provide Clear Accounting for Nearly $170 Billion from Trump's Big, Ugly Betrayal Appropriated for Immigration Enforcement * Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, led   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news: * * * At SOTU, Trump stokes anti-immigrant fear, avoids the widespread horrors and lawlessness of his mass deportation agenda WASHINGTON, DC - Following President Trump's State of the Union address, advocates for due process condemn the president's continued use of anti-immigrant fearmongering and misleading claims to justify his administration's attacks on people's constitutional rights and th  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The National Urban League issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * National Urban League: State of the Union Reveals Urgency of Our "D3" Platform National Urban League President and CEO issued the following response to the State of the Union Address: "The longest Presidential address in recent history was also historically dishonest, as the administration scrambles to obscure the failure of its unpopular policies. "Far from ushering in an "unprecedented" e  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Navigating the Changing Landscape: Legislation, Litigation and Executive Action * Laws, court decisions and executive actions leave marks on the nonprofit sector much like brushstrokes shape a canvas. In today's polarized and fast-moving environment, those marks appear rapidly, increasingly, and with growing impact on mission-driven work. During the Gupta Governance Institute  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * North Carolina Family Members Plead Guilty to Trafficking Firearms to Mexican Cartel DEL RIO, Texas - A North Carolina man and his two sons pleaded guilty in a federal court in Del Rio to conspiring to traffic firearms to the Sinaloa Cartel, announced U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Justin R. Simmons. According to court do  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Urge New Yorkers to Apply for 3-K & Pre-K Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez encouraged families with children turning three or four this year to sign up for 3-K or Pre-K by Feb. 27, 2026, in a jointly released video in Spanish. Applications are open to all eligible families, regardless of the language they spea  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Out of Touch, Out of Bounds. State of the Union a Painful Reminder of the Many Ways President Trump Is Failing America's Moms, Children, and Families. * Statement of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Feb. 23, 2026, by nonresident senior fellow Gary Clyde Hufbauer: * * * How will Trump's new 15 percent tariff fare in court? Shortly after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's worldwide tariffs imposed under one US law, he promised to impose a new 10 percent global tariff under a different statute, and then raised the figure to 15 percent a day later. The new duties w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Pettersen, Bennet, Hickenlooper Demand DHS Sec Kristi Noem Abandon Plans for Expansion of ICE Detention Facility in Hudson, CO * WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper demanded that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem abandon their proposed plan to open a new Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement (I  more

STRASBOURG, France, Feb. 26 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Portugal should step up efforts to protect rights of Roma The Portuguese authorities should increase their efforts to advance the inclusion of the Roma population, a community still facing discrimination, particularly in employment and housing, according to a new opinion by the advisory committee monitoring the implementation of the Council of Europe's Framework Convention for the protection of national mino  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Leads Charge to Bridge Political Divide on Health Care * "We have to pursue a bipartisan effort to address health insurance. It's killing our country. Nobody can take it anymore." WASHINGTON, DC - On the eve of President Trump's first State of the Union Address of his second term, three bipartisan members of the Problem Solvers Caucus (PSC) gathered to offer a fran  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement in Response to the State of the Union * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address. "I chose not to attend the State of the Union. The State of the Union is supposed to be a serious event that gives an accurate assessment of the state of our country. I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McClain Delaney's Response to the State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) released the following statement in response to last night's State of the Union address: "I did not attend the State of the Union because I stand for the Maryland families whose safety and well-being are suffering because of this Administration's policies. Over  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Miller, Sen. Budd Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforcement officers from po  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Statement Following President Trump's State of the Union Speech * Washington, DC \- Rep. Panetta released the following statement: "While the President said many words tonight, unfortunately very few of them spoke to real solutions for issues working families are facing. He spoke about affordability but levied illegal tariffs that raised costs for consumers and American businesses  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Peters Slams President Trump's Out-of-Touch State of the Union Address * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Peters released the following statement after President Trump's second State of the Union Address: "For the first time since I came to Congress in 2013, I did not attend the State of the Union address. President Trump has shown complete disdain for Congress, the laws of our land, the Const  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger's Response to Trump's State of the Union Lies * : Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC - Last night, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response to Trump's joint address to Congress and laid o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Republicans Block Bill to Fund Disaster Relief, Transportation Security, Cybersecurity, Secret Service, Coast Guard and More Today, House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) requested unanimous consent to advance her bill to fund the law-abiding agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rouzer Applauds President Trump's Call to Restore Order to Commercial Trucking Licensing System * February 24, 2026 Contact: Caroline French, (202) 225-2731 WASHINGTON, DC- During Tuesday's State of the Union Address to Congress, President Trump highlighted the need to restore order to the United States' commercial trucking licensing system. Sharing the tragic story of Dalilah Coleman,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12902) on Feb. 24, 2026. The white paper is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman and R. Sam Garrett and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker: * * * Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) and Federal Voter Registration Policy and Law This CRS In Focus provides an overview of existing voter registration policy and law in fede  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez on Trump's speech: Rambling praise for himself, no plan for Americans * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union: "I didn't attend President Trump's State of the Union. Instead, I watched from my office because I already knew what he would deliver: a long, rambling, self-congratulatory  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address: "If you were fortunate to be watching the State of the Union at home tonight, you could have changed the channel after the USA Men's Hockey Team was honored for bringing home gold. That was the best part of the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Trump State of the Union Address * "Donald Trump has failed to address Americans' basic needs" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union address to Congress: " Over a year into his presidency, we can confidently say that Don  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Backs Dalilah Law to Bar States from Granting Commercial Driver's Licenses to Illegal Aliens following President Trump's Proposal at State of the Union * Allowing illegal aliens, many of whom do not know English, to obtain CDLs to operate 18-wheelers and transport hazardous materials on America's roads is reckless and incredibly dangerous to public safety WASHINGTON - U.S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Budd, Rep. Miller Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-Ill.-15) led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforceme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Applauds President Trump's State of the Union Address Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address: "What we heard tonight wasn't just talk, but a celebration of all President Trump has accomplished since taking office. Under President Trump's leadership, America is back on the right track. We've secured  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: TrumpRx is Out There Saving People Thousands * Senator Marshall Joins The Scott Jennings Show Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Scott Jennings Show to discuss the State of the Union, TrumpRx, the cost of healthcare, and the SAVE Act. Click HERE or on the image above for Senator Marshall's full interview. On the success of TrumpRx: Senato  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Applauds President Trump's Crackdown on Widespread Fraud * Encourages Trump Nominee to Lead National Fraud Enforcement Division at DOJ to be "Relentless" in Fraud Prosecutions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) highlighted the widespread fraud occurring in Minnesota and across the country, applauded Preside  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * State of Immigration in America: Salazar, Senior Pastors Warn of Impact on Churches and Families * Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) convened Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, Pastor Charles Kuruku, Reverend Paul Marzahn, Reverend Abraham Hernandez, and senior pastors from across the country to address the state of immigration in America and the responsibility facing Congress at this piv  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Feb. 25 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Stockton Poll: Two-thirds of N.J. Voters Say Tariffs Led to Higher Prices * Galloway, N.J. -Two-thirds of New Jersey voters think the tariffs implemented by the Trump administration have led to higher prices for them and their families according to a Stockton University poll released today. One in five (21%) said they've had no effect, and 8% said they've led to reduced prices. The poll of 700 New Jersey   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Hosts Industry Webinar Following Supreme Court Decision on IEEPA Tariffs; Provides Guidance and Ongoing Monitoring * Alexandria, VA - February 25, 2026 - In response to the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision limiting presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), The Vision Council hosted a timely industry webinar to bri  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON JOINED BY COSTA, GARAMENDI FOR ROUNDTABLE IN SUPPORT OF AG COMMUNITY * Woodland, CA - Wednesday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was joined by Rep. John Garamendi (CA-08), House Committee on Agriculture member, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21) for a roundtable meeting with local farmers, ranchers, processors, and ag leaders to discuss the ag community's needs and how Congress can help deliver for them  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON RESPONDS TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS: "AN INSULT TO HARDWORKING AMERICANS" * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the President's State of the Union address tonight: "Tonight's address was an insult to hardworking Americans. Since taking office, this president has waged an illegal tariff war that cost the average family $1,700  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10256) on Feb. 24, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Economic Relations Taiwan is a top U.S. trade partner and a key link in global technology supply chains. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on global trade; exports account for about 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Taiwan's policies are seek  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Unknown Fate for Uyghurs Deported from Thailand to China * Last February, Thai authorities in Bangkok loaded 40 Uyghur men into blacked-out trucks and forcibly returned them to China. Their fates remain unknown. The men had spent over a decade in Thai immigration detention after having fled repression in Xinjiang in northwest China. Because the men faced grave risks of torture and other abuse  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Delivers Democratic Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Governor Abigail Spanberger today delivered the following address at the House of Burgesses Chambers in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Good evening and welcome to historic Williamsburg. We are gathered here in the chambers of the House of Burgesses. In 1705, the peo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts analyze the second State of the Union speech of Trump's second term President Donald Trump has appeared before Congress to deliver the second State of the Union address of his second term in office. Political scientist Karen Hult and political communications expert Cayce Myers offered their analysis of the content and context of the president's speech. Karen Hult on the president's delivery and tactics "  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Elected Officials, Community Leaders, Latino Advocates, Labor Unions Applaud Senator Padilla's State of the Union Spanish Response * Video of Padilla's speech can be found here and can be downloaded here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) highlighted the growing chorus of elected officials, California and national community organization leaders,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * While Sanctuary Politicians Refuse to Put the Safety of American Citizens Before Illegal Aliens, Our Law Enforcement Officers Were Out on the Streets Arresting Murderers, Pedophiles, and Depraved Sex Criminals * During his State of the Union address to the nation, President Trump made it clear: The FIRST duty of the American government is to protect AMERICAN CITIZENS, not illegal aliens   more

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * Would Josh Shapiro Make A Good President? Pennsylvania Voters Are Divided, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll Finds; Voters Do Agree On This: Ban Cellphones In K-12 Schools While Josh Shapiro faces re-election this year as Pennsylvania's governor, speculation continues to swirl about whether he might also run for president in 2028 and voters in Pennsylvania are weighing in. Forty percent of v  more