WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "We Have a Winning Message": Emilia Sykes Lays Out Her People-First Agenda On ABC News * Congresswoman Emilia Sykes joined ABC News Live after Ohio's primary elections to discuss her campaign's laser-focus on bringing down costs for Ohio families. Sykes also forcefully called out Republicans for trying to gerrymander their states and silence voters' voices because they know they can  more

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: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses 4 Alabama Lawmakers Ahead of Statewide Primary * Largest federal employee union says working families can count on these lawmakers to fight for them RIVERDALE, Ga. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of four Alabama lawmakers who are running for office during the 2026 midterm elections. The state  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 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Alum Finds Hope in Local Communities *. Biostatistics Ahead of his alumni address at the 2026 SPH Convocation, Ali Noorani (SPH'99) discusses his priorities as the new president of the Barr Foundation, as well democracy, the immigration debate, and navigating uncertain times. Nearly 30 years ago, Ali Noorani (SPH'99) decided to pursue a Master of Public Health, in part, to lear  more

LONDON, England, May 9 -- The Muslim Council of Britain issued the following news release: * * * British Voters Demand Radical Change & British Muslims Must Play Their Part The British public has sent a clear message with the results of the local elections - they demand change in our leadership. On every issue of concern, from the economy and housing to overseas conflicts and the ever-growing cost-of-living crisis, our political leadership has failed to provide solutions that resonate. Whil  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 4 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA selected as Los Angeles County Vote Center for June 2 Primary Election Cal State LA has been selected to serve as a Los Angeles County Vote Center in California's June 2 Primary Election. Voters in Los Angeles County will be able to cast their ballots for an extended voting period at any Vote Centers located across the county, instead of at a single designated polling place o  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 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch: * * * A Republican plan to resurrect Obama's assault on labor union democracy The Obama administration promoted the "Employee Free Choice Act," a deceptively named attack on secret ballots in union elections, among other bad labor policy ideas. EFCA deserved to die, but now some Republicans in Congress have brought one of  more

CARDIFF, Wales, May 8 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * What next for Wales? * Drawing on their research, academics from Cardiff University have been offering vital analysis and commentary on the landmark Senedd election. Here is a round-up of some of their insights. Stephen Cushion Professor Stephen Cushion is Director of Research Development and Environment and Impact at the School of Journalism, Media and Culture. His research focuses on the impartiality of the ne  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses Jackson Lahmeyer in OK-01 Race Club for Growth PAC has endorsed Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. Lahmeyer has been endorsed by President Trump, and he was the founder of Pastors for Trump. "As a pastor, Jackson Lahmeyer stood up to big-government bureaucrats by refusing to enforce lockdowns and mask mandates, and  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. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on FBI Questioning Wisconsin Election Officials * "Donald Trump, the loser of the 2020 presidential election, continues to whine and use intimidation tactics against election officials. Trump believes that any election he loses is illegitimate. Our elections are safe and fair and will remain that way." *** Original text here: https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documen  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on March 20, 2026 by Sunha Bae entitled "South Korea's Integrated Cyber Defense Framework: Active Cyber Defense and Reactive Responses." Here is the introduction: * * * Cyberspace is structurally favorable to attackers. There is little cost when they fail and significant gains when they succeed. As a result, traditional deterrence is difficult to achieve in cyberspace, and the imbalan  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on D.C. Republican Dark Money Interests Meddling in TX-35 Runoff, Uplifting Antisemitism * In response to reporting that a D.C. Republican-aligned dark money super PAC is spending tens of thousands of dollars to uplift notorious antisemitic online poster Maureen Galindo in Texas' 35th Congressional District, DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus issued the following stateme  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

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Political Scientist Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow McCourt School Professor Chris Warshaw was named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York Program. Also known as the "Brainy Award," the prestigious fellowship selects 24 scholars and writers to study the causes of polarization in the U.S. and how to strengthen American society. Each fellow receives up to  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 8 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Statement on Supreme Court of Virginia Ruling to Overturn Results of Redistricting Referendum * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled to overturn the results of Virginia's redistricting referendum. "More than three million Virginians cast their ballots in Virginia's redistricting r  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 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

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10298) by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt. Here are excerpts: * * * India's Domestic Political Setting Overview According to its Constitution, India is a "sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic" where the bulk of executive power rests with the prime minister and his/her Council of Ministers. The Indian president is a ceremonial chief of state with l  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Calls on DOJ to Investigate Potential Hungarian Interference in U.S. Elections Through Funding for CPAC * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a senior member of the House Oversight and Intelligence Committees, today sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting that the Department of Justice investigate credible reports that the Hungarian government d  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Implements Office Policy Banning Participation in Prediction Markets * WARWICK, RI - Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that his office has implemented a new policy to prohibit staff including himself from participating in prediction markets or wagering related to political, legislative, regulatory, geopolitical, or other outcomes connected to information lear  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Signature Fraud and Forgery Allegations Fly In Frenzied GOP Primary for Governor Allegations of signature fraud and forgery are flying in the Republican primary for governor as John James and Perry Johnson both face dueling challenges--four years after a similar scandal rocked the 2022 Republican primary and knocked four Republican candidates, including Johnson, out of the race.   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

FARGO, North Dakota, May 8 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU Staff Senate leadership elected * NDSU Staff Senate recently conducted elections for the next academic year. Newly elected senators are Jessica Anderson, Vanessa Attaya, Jennifer Connell, Abhijit Das, Tanya Erickson, Brooks Hetle, Ye Wana Hlaing, Janet Koppinger, Rebecca Sandell, Shayla Schumacher, Clare Shields, Hanna Stout, Matthew Warner and Savannah Wateland. Senators who were reelected   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: "Limousine Lawler" Is At It Again -- Caught Spending Thousands More in Campaign Cash on Limos and Luxury Hotels * AJN : Mike Lawler is still spending campaign cash on limousines New reporting reveals that Mike Lawler has done absolutely nothing to clean up his act after getting busted for blowing more than $150,000 in campaign funds on limos, five-star hotels, private boat ch  more

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, May 6 -- Onsemi, a semiconductors supplier company, issued the following news: * * * onsemi Announces Pricing of Private Offering of $1.3 Billion of 0% Convertible Senior Notes ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ON) ("onsemi") announced today the pricing of its private offering of $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the "notes") at an approximately 52.5% premium to the closing price of onsemi's common stock on May 6, 2026 of  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Board of Trustees election results announced * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Results from this year's Penn State Board of Trustees elections were announced at the group's meeting today (May 8). Eight newly elected trustees will begin their terms on July 1. Agricultural trustees Six trustees are elected by delegates of the organized agricultural societies or associations in the common  more

LONDON, England, May 9 -- The British Electoral Commission posted the following statement: * * * Post count statement - 2026 Scottish Parliament election Following the conclusion of the Scottish Parliament election count, Cahir Hughes, Acting Head of the Electoral Commission, Scotland, said: "The verification and counting of votes for the Scottish Parliament election has now concluded, and all 73 constituencies and 8 regions have declared their results. Our initial assessment is that the cou  more

LONDON, England, May 9 -- The British Electoral Commission posted the following statement: * * * Post count statement - 2026 Senedd election Following the conclusion of the Senedd election count, Rhydian Thomas, Head of the Electoral Commission, Wales, said: "The verification and counting of votes for the Senedd election has now concluded and all 16 constituencies have declared their results. Turnout was 51.6% - higher than at all previous Senedd and Welsh Assembly elections. Our initial as  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 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

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Shelby County Voter Turnout Tops Recent Primary Elections * Voter turnout in Shelby County's first election of 2026 reached 16%, with 89,848 of the county's 577,527 registered voters casting ballots through early voting, absentee voting or on Election Day, according to the Daily Memphian. While turnout was not high, it exceeded expectations and surpassed turnout in   more

LOUDONVILLE, New York, May 5 (TNSxrep) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * Hochul Favorability & Approval Ratings Each Drop 8 Points To Lowest Levels In Last Year; Her Lead Over Blakeman Grows 3 Points to 49-33% * 49% Say New York's Best Days Are Still Ahead & 32% Say Best Days Are Behind Us; 36% Say NY Does Not Spend Enough on Programs Like Health Care, Education & Infrastructure, 22% Say NY Spends Too Much & 29% Say NY Spends the Right Amount * Trum  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Condemns Efforts by Alabama Legislature to Dilute Black Voting Power In response to the Louisiana v. Callais decision, the Alabama Legislature held a special legislative session this week where lawmakers voted to delay certain primary elections, with the intention of paving the way to dissolve districts where Black communities have the most voting power. Alabama is curren  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

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees OK Abington project, hold annual elections * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Board of Trustees approved an investment to renovate an athletic facility at Penn State Abington and held its annual elections for various representatives, among other actions on May 8 at the University Park campus. During its meeting, the board approved: * A plan to renovate and expand the Physi  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 8 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM honors outstanding seniors with 2026 Clauve Awards * The University of New Mexico recognized its top graduating seniors recently with the 2026 Clauve Outstanding Senior Awards, honoring students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service and involvement throughout their time at UNM. The annual award highlights students who have made significant contributions to campus life through  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Secure Over $4 Million for Maryland Initiatives Boosting Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) have secured $4,014,000 in direct federal funding for four community-led projects throu  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 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Excoriates Assistant AG Dhillon's Push for Voter Data as Leading to Potential Disenfranchisement of Millions * Welch to Dhillon: "For nearly 70 years, the Civil Rights Division has enforced federal statutes that protect Americans' right to vote. Your leadership represents a marked departure from that tradition." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate J  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

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Why young voters tune out * Fewer than a quarter of Americans under age 30 say they follow politics in the United States closely. With that stat often comes the assumption that young people are simply politically unmotivated and uninformed. But what if the story goes deeper? That's what School of Arts & Sciences fourth-year Glynn Boltman set out to explore when she interviewed 65 young vote  more

PARIS, France, May 4 -- The WAN-IFRA - World Association of News Publishers issued the following news release: * * * British and Scandinavian news publishers lead media innovation in Europe at the Digital Media Awards Selected from entries across 24 European countries, this year's winners champion a new era of cross-sector collaboration, proving that journalism's impact is greatest when it engages with the wider community. * WAN-IFRA is proud to announce the European winners of the Digital   more