CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio issued the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * ACLU of Ohio Firmly Opposes Joint Resolutions, Latest Legislative Effort to Weaponize State Constitution These resolutions are a transparent ploy to manipulate the democratic system and impact the governor's race. * Statement from the ACLU of Ohio on the recently introduced joint resolutions, designed to sway electoral outcomes by preventing people from voting. "The O  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by trade policy analyst Jacob Jensen: * * * Tariff Refunds: Will Consumers Benefit? Executive Summary * On April 20, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal to automate the process of refunding U.S. importers for International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs. * As U.S. importers - primarily consisting of b  more

NEW YORK, May 20 -- The Americas Society/Council of the Americas issued the following news release: * * * U.S.-Latin American Leaders Examine Issues Shaping the Hemisphere at Washington Conference Deputy Secretary of State Landau and other top U.S. officials spoke at the COA event, which examined energy, trade, and economic shifts in the Americas. * Washington, DC -- Council of the Americas held its 56th Washington Conference on the Americas, convening top Trump administration officials, in  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Penn's 270th Commencement at a historic moment * Clear, sunny skies greeted an eager Class of 2026 and cheerful audience of supporters on Monday, May 18, for Penn's 270th Commencement at Franklin Field. Ahead of the ceremony, roughly 6,000 graduates wearing caps and vibrant regalia gathered at Penn Park to rejoice in their shared achievements and line up for the procession to Fra  more

LONDON, England, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Charity Commission 'assessing concerns' over Southbank Centre chair's comments * The Charity Commission says it is "assessing concerns" raised in the media over comments by Southbank Centre chair Misan Harriman, regarding the Golders Green attacks and May's local council elections. Harriman, whose allie  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Election Protection Coalition Launches 2026 Campaign Amid Historic Civil Rights Reversal * Lawyers' Committee, NAACP, Common Cause, State Voices, NALEO; AL, GA, PA, and LA state partners unveil plans to protect voters of color's access to the ballot Today, ahead of Tuesday primaries in Alabama, Georgia, and Pennsylvania - among other states - and following t  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 19 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds signs property tax relief bill, other bills into law * On Monday, May 18, 2026, Gov. Reynolds signed into law SF 2472, property tax legislation that will save Iowa homeowners $4.2 billion over six years. "Over the last two years alone, property taxes have increased more than 10%. A pace that's not only unacceptable; it's unsustainable," said Gov. Reynolds. "I'm proud that after mon  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 19 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Making Absentee Ballots an Option for All Voters in Connecticut Elections * Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law legislation providing all eligible voters in Connecticut with the option of casting their ballots in elections and primaries using absentee ballots. No-excuse absentee ballots make voting more accessible for those fa  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 19 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Issues Vetoes * Governor Abigail Spanberger announced she is issuing additional vetoes after the 2026 reconvene session.  "I am grateful to every member of the General Assembly for their efforts during this legislative session. Together, we've taken historic action to expand paid family and medical leave to more than three million hardworking Virginians, cap the o  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 19, 2026, by former career diplomat Irakli Laitadze in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * South Caucasus Navigating Economic and Security Effects of Iran Conflict Executive Summary: * The Iran conflict is transforming the South Caucasus by disrupting trade routes, shifting regional power balances, and increasing the strategic importance of transport corridors linking Europe, Central Asia, and the People's Rep  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Rob Bresnahan and Brian Fitzpatrick for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Bresnahan and Fitzpatrick always stand with federal workers CORAOPOLIS, Pa. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Reps. Rob Bresnahan and Brian Fitzpatrick for reelection to the U.S. House repre  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Associate Director-Counsel Todd Cox Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution * Legal Defense Fund Associate Director-Counsel Todd Cox testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution on the impact of the Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court decision and the urgent need for congressional action to  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE HERE TO BOYCOTT THESE JIM CROW-LIKE, RACIALLY OPPRESSIVE TACTICS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined the NAACP, members of the Congressional Black Caucus, student-athletes and advocates for a press conference, in which he emphasized that House Democrats refuse to sit idly by as SEC universities remain complacent amidst Republ  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE ARE HERE TO BOYCOTT THESE JIM CROW-LIKE, RACIALLY OPPRESSIVE TACTICS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined the NAACP, members of the Congressional Black Caucus, student-athletes and advocates for a press conference, in which he emphasized that House Democrats refuse to sit idly by as SEC universities remain complacent amidst Republican attacks on Black poli  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * On Election Day, Attorney General Rayfield Defends Voter Privacy at Ninth Circuit * Oregon argues federal government does not have authority to demand Oregonians' sensitive voter data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today defended Oregonians' right to vote without surrendering their personal information to the federal government, as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of State Credits County Election Officials and Poll Workers for Safe and Secure Primary Election An hour after polls closed, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said today's midterm primary election ran smoothly with few issues reported by counties. "Thanks to hundreds of county election officials and approximately 45,000 poll workers, Pennsylvania held another saf  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Leads Senate Democrats in Demanding White House Fire Election-Denial Czar Kurt Olsen Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, led ten Democratic colleagues in calling for election-denier Kurt Olsen's removal as Director of Election Security and Integrity at the White House. The  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * Peters Statement on HSGAC Republicans Voting to Block Commonsense Reforms to Hold Department of Homeland Security and Trump Administration Accountable, Lower Costs for Hardworking Families Committee Republicans Blocked 57 Amendments to Reform ICE, Strengthen National Security, Prevent Corruption, and Addres  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Delivers Commencement Addresses to Graduating Classes of San Diego Miramar College and California State University San Marcos * Schiff: "Don't just be amazed. Amaze us. Be amazed at the quiet dignity of countless Americans who wake up early and work tirelessly to provide for their families and amaze us with your efforts to deliver them a more secure future." San Diego, CA - U.  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Welch Rebukes Supreme Court's Decision to Turn Back the Clock on Voting Rights: "We should be competing on the basis of our ideas. We should not be competing on how clever we can draw the map to suit our own political bias." * WASHINGTON, D.C.-In a Judiciary subcommittee hearing today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, em  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso regarding the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 12, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Senate Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 * The Honorable John Barrasso Senate Majority Whip United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Leader Thun  more

OAKLAND, California, May 19 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * SkyWest Investors Send Unmistakable Message for Third Consecutive Year: Labor Rights Matter * 26.9% of shareholders vote to require independent labor rights audit just as United Airlines flight attendants achieve landmark union contract MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, 310.730.9407 EL CERRITO, CA -May 19, 2026 - As You Sow, the nation's leading nonprofit practitioner of shareholder   more

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 19 -- The Caribbean Community, an organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) * ( CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana ) - The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) wishes to inform the Haitian public that it is not in any way involved in the political initiative called 'Washington-Haiti-CARICOM Socio-Political   more

GRONINGEN, The Netherlands, May 19 -- The University of Groningen issued the following news: * * * Organize AI like law What can artificial intelligence learn from a court trial? A lot, says professor AI Bart Verheij. Intelligence, according to him, is about exchanging arguments, exactly as happens in court. 'My dream is that experts from as many other domains as possible help develop AI.' The other day Verheij was at a birthday party, where he spoke to a lawyer. The lawyer said that he firs  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Padilla, Colleagues in Demanding White House Fire Election-Denial Czar Kurt Olsen * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and nine of their Democratic colleagues in calling for election-denier Kurt Olsen's removal as Director of Election Security and Integrity at th  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms * Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primaries alrea  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Washington Post Spotlights How Democrats Remain on Offense in Virginia * "The state will remain central to the party's battle to win control of the House in November" Reporting from The Washington Post is spotlighting how Democrats remain on offense in Virginia, thanks in part to deeply damaged GOP incumbents and uniquely strong Democratic challengers. Read key highlights f  more