RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on May 8, 2026, in response to the Va. Supreme Court decision in the redistricting case: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Statement Regarding Supreme Court of Virginia Decision in Redistricting Case "Today the Supreme Court of Virginia has chosen to put politics over the rule of law by issuing a ruling that overturns the April 21st special election on redistricting. This decision silences the voic  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following statement: * * * ABC Is Right: There Is No First Amendment Exception for the Airwaves, Says ITIF Following ABC's Petition for Declaratory Ruling regarding the FCC's Equal Opportunity Rule, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, released the following statement from Joe Kane, ITIF's director  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on May 8, 2026: * * * AFPI Responds to Court's VA Redistricting Decision The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Leigh Ann O'Neill, Chief Legal Affairs Officer at AFPI, following the Supreme Court of Virginia's decision to reject the redistricting referendum: "Virginia's ballot initiative misled the public with intentionally confusing language and undermined the demo  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT's Weingarten on the Virginia Supreme Court's decision overturning redistricting referendum results AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Commonwealth's April 21 special election on redistricting. "The Virginia Supreme Court's decision puts politics over the will of the peopl  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down the ta  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 9 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ALG Praises Virginia Supreme Court For Striking Down Unconstitutional Redistricting Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement praising the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to strike down the redistricting referendum: "The Virginia Supreme Court has done the right thing by reverting Virginia's Congressional District   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Alliance for American Manufacturing issued the following news release: * * * NEW VIDEO: Congress Must Defend Americans from Existential Chinese Auto Threat New video campaign calls on Congress to pass Connected Vehicle Security Act * Chinese autos will obliterate America's manufacturing supply chain if allowed to enter the United States market, a hard-hitting new video from the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) illustrates, as the organization calls on Congr  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government released the following written testimony by Jessica L. Waters, and senior scholar in residence at the American University Washington College of Law, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "From Tool to Weapon: The FACE Act and the Dangers of Federalizing Criminal Law." * * * Chairman Roy, Ranking Member Scanlon, and members of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government of the Com  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful * Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Tru  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again. Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down th  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Congratulates Texas Supreme Court Justices Kyle Hawkins and James Sullivan on Their Investiture * Attorney General Ken Paxton has released the following statement following the investiture of Justices Kyle Hawkins and James Sullivan as justices on the Texas Supreme Court. "I'd like to congratulate Kyle Hawkins and James Sullivan on their investiture as justices on   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy  * In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose i  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts   more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Brazil Needs Independent Investigations into Police Abuse * This week was supposed to be a step forward for Brazil: Resolution 310-a crucial resolution requiring that prosecutors lead investigations into police killings and that those investigations comply with international standards-was scheduled to take effect. Instead, the resolution is on ice. After years of advocacy by Human Rights Watc  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following statement on May 7, 2026, by Western Regional Advocacy Director Heidi Low: * * * In Victory for Kids and Public Health, Oregon Supreme Court Upholds Washington County Law Ending Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products In a unanimous decision, the Oregon Supreme Court today upheld Washington County's ordinance ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products, finding it is not preempted by state law. Today's ruling is a tre  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * CAP Praises Hawaii Passage of Bill To Undo Effects of Citizens United, Urges Governor To Sign It Into Law Today, the Hawaii State Legislature approved a historic measure that would effectively undo the corrosive effects of the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision. The bill now heads to Gov. Josh Green's (D) desk for his signature. The measure would redefine corporate law so   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Leads Entire Louisiana Republican Delegation in Protecting Women & Babies from Dangerous Abortion Drugs, Upholding Louisiana Values U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led the entire Louisiana Republican congressional delegation, including U.S. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following testimony by Stefano Gennarini, vice president for legal studies at the Center for Family and Human Rights, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Accountability at the United Nations: Challenges and Opportunities for Reform": * * * Chairman Mills and honorable members, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. C-Fam commends the members of the committee and their staf  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * Court ruling against Trump tariffs upholds rule of law * The US Court of International Trade on Thursday ruled 2-1 against tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, finding a 1970s era law did not provide a basis for the tariffs as the administration had claimed. CEI experts praised the court ruling. Iain Murray, CEI senior fellow: "The administration's attempt to cla  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11430) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Alexander H. Pepper: * * * Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from April 2026 The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Cou  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN REINTRODUCES HIS "PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ACT" AMID ONGOING ATTEMPTS TO RESTRICT MIFEPRISTONE ACCESS * Congressman Pat Ryan Reintroduces His "Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act" Amid Ongoing Attempts to Restrict Mifepristone Access This week, the Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling, temporarily preserving access to lifesaving abortion medication which has been app  more

HERNDON, Virginia, May 8 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Court of International Trade Strikes Down Section 122 Tariffs But Ruling has Limited Applicability * On May 7, 2026, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of International Trade (CIT) struck down President Trump's recent tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. These tariffs were implemented following the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Intern  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Court Strikes Down Section 122 Tariffs - Cato Experts Available * The Court of International Trade ruled yesterday that the president's Section 122 tariffs are illegal -a significant rebuke of executive overreach in trade policy. Cato Institute Research Fellow Clark Packard responded to the ruling: Yesterday the Court of International Trade confirmed what I have consistently argued for mon  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Chair Statement on Virginia's Supreme Court Overruling the Will of the Voters * Following the Virginia Supreme Court's ruling to overturn the will of the voters in the Commonwealth, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: "Last month, millions of Virginians cast their ballots and stood up against the Republican power grab. Today, four unelected judges decide  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Win Big in Special Elections, Trump and Republicans Continue Their Redistricting War, and Deadly and Costly War With Iran This week, Democratic candidates up and down the ballot notched victories and overperformances across the country. While voters continue to reject Donald Trump and Republicans' toxic agenda, Democrats are running and winning election after  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 8 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Doctoral Oral Exams for May 18-22, 2026 * The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows: Ayomide Ayodele, Ph.D., Environmental Conservation, Monday, May 18, 2 p.m., Oliver Design Building 312. Dissertation: "Sustainable Mass Timber Using Native Africa Species." Peggi Clouston, chair. Carline Arteaga Fermi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * DPVA Chairman Senator Lamont Bagby's Statement on the Virginia Supreme Court's Redistricting Decision On April 21st, Virginians went to the polls to fight against the redistricting war that Donald Trump initiated. In the time since Virginians voted for new maps to fight to save Democracy, The U.S. Supreme Court has torn apart Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, allowing states like Tennessee, A  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Family Research Council issued the following news release: * * * Family Research Council Fully Supports Louisiana in Abortion Drug Case Now Before the U.S. Supreme Court Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, a former Louisiana state legislator, made the following comments after the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order temporarily permitting abortions by mail without an in-person doctor visit: "This is a temporary order from the U.S. Supreme Court while it con  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Federal Judicial Center issued the following Q&A involving U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman, chair of the Rules of Evidence Advisory Committee of the Judicial Conference of the U.S., and Fordham Law Professor Daniel J. Capra, reporter for the Advisory Committee: * * * Objection! How the Federal Rules of Evidence Promote Fair Trials When two parties clash in a criminal or civil case, one simple word from either lawyer creates instant drama: "Objection!" In that mo  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Following Emergency Stay, N.M. Delegation Join 250+ Democrats in Supreme Court Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women's Health Care, And FDA Authority New Mexico - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) joined more than 250 House and Senate Democrats in an  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Family Research Council issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * FRC Files Amicus Brief at SCOTUS in Support of Louisiana's Abortion Drug Lawsuit Earlier this week, Family Research Council (FRC) and Dr. Martha Shuping filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in Danco Laboratories v. State of Louisiana in support of Louisiana's fight to end the flow of mail-order abortion drugs into pro-life states, against state and federal law. In the brief, FR  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- Heritage Action for America posted the following news release: * * * Heritage Action Applauds Virginia Supreme Court Striking Down Unconstitutional Gerrymandering Referendum * Washington, D.C. -Heritage Action today praised the Virginia Supreme Court's decision striking down the state Democrats' unconstitutional redistricting scheme, ruling that the process violated election law, rendering the measure legally void. The Court found that the General  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government released the following written testimony by Roger T. Severino, vice president of economic and domestic policy, and Joseph C. and Elizabeth A. Anderlik fellow at the Heritage Foundation, from an April 28, 2026, hearing entitled "From Tool to Weapon: The FACE Act and the Dangers of Federalizing Criminal Law." * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS The crisis of federal o  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, PRO-LIFE COLLEAGUES FILE AMICUS BRIEF URGING SCOTUS TO PROTECT WOMEN & BABIES FROM DANGEROUS ABORTION DRUGS Senate, House Lawmakers Support Louisiana Case on In-person Dispensing Requirement for Chemical Abortion Drugs  * U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, is among 27 pro-life Senators who have signed a congressional amicus brief to the   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Mini Timmaraju Breaks Down Louisiana v. FDA and Impact on Midterm Elections with Katie Phang and Jessica Valenti * This week, Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju joined Katie Phang and Jessica Valenti for an in-depth discussion on Louisiana v. FDA and how it has elevated abortion as a front burner issue ahead  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 9 -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Hon. Francesca E. Connolly '82 to Deliver Commencement Address at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University's 48th Commencement Ceremony The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that the Honorable Francesca E. Connolly '82, Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Judicial Department, will deliver th  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on VA Supreme Court Ruling on Redistricting Referendum Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement regarding the Virginia Supreme Court's ruling to overturn a free and fair constitutional amendment referendum to redraw congressional districts in Virginia: "Unlike Republican-led states that have redrawn their maps through backroom deals, the Virginia General Asse  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Court Ruling Striking Down Second Trump Attempt to Impose Global Tariffs * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the U.S. Trade Court struck down President Trump's second attempt to impose tariffs on goods imported into the United States from across the globe. After the Supreme Cou  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 8 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Law alumnus Philip Tinker helped shape landmark McGirt decision * When the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, it confirmed that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's reservation remains intact. Philip Tinker, a graduate of The University of Tulsa's College of Law, played a role in that outcome. Tinker (J.D. '11) began working on the legal issues behind McGirt while still in law school. As   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA DECISION "Over three million Virginia citizens cast their votes in a free and fair election, yet the State Supreme Court has chosen to invalidate their voice, disenfranchise them and violate their due process rights. The decision to overturn an entire election is an unprecedented and undemocratic action that cannot stand.  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA DECISION "Over three million Virginia citizens cast their votes in a free and fair election, yet the State Supreme Court has chosen to invalidate their voice, disenfranchise them and violate their due process rights. The decision to overturn an entire election is an unprecedented and undemocratic action that cannot stand.  MAGA Republicans have   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Liberty In Action: Rejecting Racism * No child should be denied medical care or the love of a caring family simply because of their skin color, but that kind of injustice is common under the Indian Child Welfare Act, or ICWA-a federal law that actually provides Indian children with less protection than kids of other races. Now, the Goldwater Institute is urging the Supreme Court to take   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Michigan Leaders Slam Mike Rogers for Trying to "Intimidate and Disenfranchise" Detroit Voters Mike Rogers: "'You know what, let's put police officers [...] as our poll watchers in Detroit.' Because, go ahead: Try to intimidate them. Please." * Failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers was slammed by Michigan leaders this week amid reports that Rogers wants to recruit current and   more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, May 9 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Motorola Solutions Reports First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results Company raises full-year revenue and earnings outlook driven by record Q1 orders and backlog * Sales of $2.7 billion, up 7% versus a year ago - Software and Services sales up 18% - Products and Systems Integration sales up 1% * GAAP earnings per share ("EPS") of $2.18 * Non-GAAP EPS* of $3.37 * Record Q1 ending backlog of $15.7 billio  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Condemns Virginia Supreme Court Ruling That Ignores Will of Voters RICHMOND, Va. -The NAACP condemns the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to disregard the will of the Commonwealth's residents who voted yes on the temporary redistricting referendum. The ruling overturns a democratic victory achieved just weeks ago, when Virginians narrowly approved the measure to create fairer congressional map  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 9 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Taxpayers Applaud Ruling Stating Section 122 Tariffs Are 'Unauthorized by Law' National Taxpayers Union Free Trade Initiative Director Bryan Riley on Friday responded to the May 7 ruling by the United States Court of International Trade that tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration based on Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were unauthorized by law. "This is a significan  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses demand Supreme Court put an end to attacks on patients' reproductive health care decisions * As the legal battle continues over access to Mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill, National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses, demands an end to what nurses say is "an all-out class war against health care for women." On May 4, the   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohio Capital Journal: Democrats set sights on protecting, adding to Ohio Supreme Court seats Ohio Democrats have "set sights on protecting, adding to Ohio Supreme Court seats," as attacks on Ohioans' freedoms escalate - like on voting rights and abortion access. Democrats barrel into the general election with strong candidates in Justice Jennifer Brunner and Judge Marilyn Zayas who are committed to upholding t  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on May 7, 2026, by senior research staffer Alan Wm. Wolff: * * * Why do Trump's tariffs have such staying power? Get used to President Donald Trump's comprehensive tariffs. Though the president's across-the-board tariffs imposed under his emergency powers were invalidated by the Supreme Court in February, the new more specific tariffs imposed in their place are likely to remain in place at   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * PPI Challenges Trump Administration's 'Structural Excess Capacity' Investigation as Legally Flawed and Economically Unfounded The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) today challenged the Trump administration's Section 301 investigation into alleged "structural excess capacity" in 16 economies, arguing the probe misuses trade law, rests on economically unsound premises, and lacks  more

EARLYVILLE, Virginia, May 9 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Voters' Decision on Redistricting; Advocates Condemn Ruling Richmond--Today, the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the results of April's statewide referendum on redistricting, ruling that the process used to advance the constitutional amendment was p  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Statement on Shekarchi Stepping Down as Speaker & New Assembly Leadership * PROVIDENCE, RI - Today, after Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi announced he is officially stepping down as Speaker in order to apply to fill a vacant seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: "Joe Shekarchi is an outstanding public servant who has hono  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Rep. Smith, Sen. Cassidy lead bicameral amicus brief to Supreme Court urging reversal of the Biden FDA's mail-order abortion policy 113 members of Congress submit amicus brief * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the House Pro-Life Caucus; Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP); and more than 110 Republican law  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on Virginia Supreme Court Ruling U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Virginia's ruling on the redistricting referendum: "Millions of Virginians and two General Assemblies made their voice heard and voted for redistricting in Virginia to even the playing field this November. But a partisan Virginia Su  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Condemns Virginia Supreme Court for Overturning Voter-Approved Congressional Redistricting Referendum * Today, the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the state's congressional redistricting referendum, which was approved by voters last month in an effort to balance the scales and protect democracy. The court's 4-  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Virginia Supreme Court Decision on Redistricting Referendum * NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: "Two weeks ago, Virginia's voters stood up to Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans' unprecedented attempt to redraw congressional maps in the middle of the decade in an effort to rig the midterms. And now the Virginia Supreme Court has o  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * DEMOCRATS MUST ACT IN LIGHT OF VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT DECISION ON REDISTRICTING REFERENDUM RICHMOND, VA-- In a major setback to Democrats' efforts to combat Donald Trump's nationwide redistricting scheme, the Virginia Supreme Cour  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * GOVERNOR LEE SIGNS NEW CONGRESSIONAL MAP ELIMINATING TENNESSEE'S ONLY MAJORITY BLACK DISTRICT NASHVILLE, TN-- After the Supreme Court's Callais decision gutted voter protections against racial gerrymandering, Tennessee Governor Bi  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrap up, This Week in Climate Action - May 8, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering rising energy costs, clean energy wins in our states, and the Trump administration's latest attacks on our climate and public lands. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook,  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 9 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF Convenes 167th Commencement Commencement weekend begins May 21 with a Mass for graduates and families, and the celebration continues through May 23 as students in each of USF's five schools graduate this spring. A total of 2,016 students will receive degrees, including 1,034 undergraduates, 920 graduate students, and 62 doctoral students. USF is awarding honorary degrees to actre  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Democrats' Redistricting Scheme Independent Women's Law Center applauds the Virginia Supreme Court's decision striking down Democrats' unconstitutional redistricting scheme, delivering a decisive victory for the rule of law and the integrity of Virginia's constitutional process. In a 4-3 ruling, the court held that the General Assembly fa  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Statement on the Virginia Supreme Court Decision * MALDEN, MA -Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of Virginia struck down the state's new, voter-approved Congressional map: "Last month, the citizens of Virginia approved a new Congressional map to ensure our elections are free and fair. Today, the Virginia Supreme Court st  more