WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement on May 8, 2026, Executive Director Jordan Sekulow: * * * Victory: Virginia Supreme Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Partisan Power Grab The Constitution won. The people won. And today, we're celebrating. We've been sounding the alarm on Virginia's brazen redistricting scheme since the moment it began. We warned that the legal battle was headed straight for the Virginia Supreme Court. And now, in a   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 9 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Future Teacher Signing Day APS celebrated the future of education on Friday, May 8 as seven APS students officially signed agreements committing to return and serve the division as educators and support staff following graduation and continued training. The signing ceremony recognized students from the Teachers for Tomorrow and Early Childhood Programs who have chosen to continue their educational jou  more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Where are they going? * Accounting grad bound for the Big 4 As she considered where to launch her career after graduation, Samantha Rogers sought a firm that would challenge her and support her growth. That's what drew her to KPMG. "I wanted to be in an environment where I'm constantly learning and challenged," Rogers said. "The opportunity to work with a wide range of clients is im  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 9 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on May 8, 2026, by Chairman Gerard Scimeca to RealClearHealth: * * * CASE Op-Ed in RealClearHealth: On Controlled Substances, Trump and Makary Pull in Opposite Directions The Trump administration's harm reduction stance is pulling in opposite directions. On one hand, the president has helped pave the way for more research to ensure drug policy is backed by science. On the other han  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, May 9 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Defining moment: University-wide Commencement celebrates bold thinking and new beginnings * Punctuated by confetti cannons and a chorus from the band, Rowan University celebrated the Class of 2026 during the university-wide Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9. Thousands of loved ones lined the field of Coach Richard Wackar Stadium, welcoming the parade of more than 5,500 graduates across all schools and at  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on May 8, 2026: * * * DNC Statement on the Supreme Court of Virginia's Decision to Overturn Free and Fair Elections In response to the Supreme Court of Virginia invalidating the votes of over three million Virginians, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Last month, Virginians made their voices heard by voting for a constitutional amendment to redraw their Commonwealth's congressional ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Fairfax County, Virginia: The Dangerous Consequences of Sanctuary Policies" at 10 a.m. on May 14, 2026, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building: The hearing will examine how state and local policies that prioritize illegal aliens over U.S. citizens and prohibit cooperation with federal immigration authorities hurt public safety and have  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE ALL HAVE TO COME TOGETHER TO PUSH BACK AGAINST THIS UNPRECEDENTED ATTACK ON OUR DEMOCRACY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Velshi, where he made clear that despite efforts by extremists to rig our elections and suppress the right to vote, Democrats will win back the House and focus on lowering costs, fix  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Introduces Bill to Help Virginians Keep Their Medicaid Coverage * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) introduced the Medicaid Outreach and Assistance for Communities Act of 2026. This bill will help ensure Americans keep their health insurance coverage under Medicaid - especially now that H.R. 1's new work reporting r  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, May 9 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * NCCU Class of 2026 Urged to Lead with Purpose and Courage * In her introduction of Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, the guest speaker for the graduate and professional ceremony at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon warned, "If you have not heard her speak, hold on to your seats, graduates." Boyd served as the 14th president of Alabama State University, worked in the  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 6 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * PHTA Central Arizona Chapter and Step Into Swim Donate $20,000 to Valley of the Sun YMCA to Expand Lifesaving Swim Lessons (Phoenix, Az.) - The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) Central Arizona Chapter, in partnership with PHTA's Step Into Swim drowning prevention initiative, presented a $20,000 donation to the Valley of the Sun YMCA duri  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 6 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Secures Compliance Relief from DOE on Pool Pump Motor Rule Advocacy effort provides critical runway for industry readiness and reduces risk of market disruption * The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, has secured a significant advoca  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following statement on May 8, 2026: * * * Statement from RPV Chairman Jeff Ryer on the Virginia Supreme Court Gerrymandering Ruling Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Jeff Ryer issued the following statement on the Virginia Supreme Court's ruling invalidating Democrats' partisan gerrymandering power grab: "Today, a majority of the justices serving on the Supreme Court of Virginia reaffirmed the Constitution of Virgin  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on May 8, 2026, by Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the 13th Annual Conference on Financial Markets Regulation: * * * Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. And thank you, Josh [White], for your generous introduction. Before sharing a few reflections, I must note that the views I express here are my own as Chairman and do not necessarily reflect those of the SEC as an institution or of my fellow Commissioners. O  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on May 8, 2026, by Commissioner Hester M. Peirce at the 13th Annual Conference on Financial Markets Regulation: * * * Dad Jokes: Remarks at the 13th Annual Conference on Financial Markets Regulation I am delighted to be part of the 13th Annual Conference on Financial Markets Regulation and Josh White's first as director of the SEC's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis ("DERA"). Thank you to DERA and th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on May 8, 2026, involving Luis Escobar, associate professor in the College of Natural Resources and Environment and disease ecologist: * * * What the Andes hantavirus outbreak reveals about pandemic risk A Virginia Tech disease ecologist said the outbreak of Andes hantavirus aboard the international MV Hondius cruise ship underscores how little scientists still know about the viruses circulating silently in wild rodent popu  more