WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 18, 2026 ICYMI: Republicans Reel on the Midterm Map as Deep-Red Areas Come Into Play [NYT] New reporting from The New York Times details how "Democrats are bullish" as Republicans "reel" over a midterm map that has Democrats competing in "red states the party has not come close to winning for years." The political environment has "deteriorated so badly for Republicans" that "the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 18, 2026 ONE YEAR LATER: GOP's Toxic, "Broadly Unpopular" Vote to Spike Health Care Costs "Drags Down" Republican Senate Candidates as Midterms Approach The New York Times: "More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills" Axios: "Health care has long been a weakness fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13314) on Sept. 17, 2026, by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez: * * * The IRS Direct File Program The IRS Direct File (DF) program provided certain taxpayers with the option of electronically filing (e-filing) their federal tax return through a free, secure portal on the IRS website during the 2024 and 2025 filing seasons. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) su  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 20 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Ole Miss Takes Down LSU In Top 10 Battle * In the first top 10 matchup between Ole Miss and LSU since 1962, it was the Rebels who came out on top. Ole Miss built a 24-7 halftime lead, but LSU worked its way back to a 24-24 tie with 11:21 left to go in the game. After Trinidad Chambliss scored the go-ahead touchdown with 6:14 left, the Rebels' defense sealed the victory with   more

ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 20 -- Benedictine College issued the following news: * * * Sheen-toberfest? Theologian's Bookstore Starts 'Fulton Fridays' After Beatification * People are already calling it "Sheentoberfest." After all, it happens every Friday in October in Atchison, Kansas, a town that vigorously celebrates Octoberfest. The 7 p.m. "Fulton Friday" events start October 2 at Pace e Bene, at 503 Commercial Street in Atchison. Pace e Bene is a family-run Catholic book and gift store po  more

WICHITA, Kansas, Sept. 16 -- Wichita State University issued the following news release: * * * Six Shockers inducted into Wichita State's College of Education Hall of Fame September 16, 2026 Wichita State University's College of Education will induct six Shockers into its Hall of Fame during a celebration on Sept. 25. The inductees represent a variety of backgrounds and are being recognized for their contributions to Wichita State and their communities. The College of Education Hall of Fam  more