NEW YORK, Jan. 10 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: * * * - David Duke says 'Zionist Warmongers who are leading Trump & America into HELL' * * * The U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassim Soleimani has spawned a series of anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist conspiracy theories blaming Jews and "Zionists" for controlling President Trump and the U.S. government. A new blog from ADL's Center on Extremism identifies some of those who are currently spread  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * - Ethics complaint cites "egregious misuse of official House resources for political purposes" * * * The DCCC formally requested that the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) initiate an investigation into the NRCC and NRCC Chairman Tom Emmer for "egregious misuse of official House resources for political purposes". The DCCC complaint specifically requests that OCE investigate mu  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 14 -- New Jersey State Assembly Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Assemblywomen Serena DiMaso and Holly Schepisi: The Assembly recognized the important role women play in their communities and politics by advancing a joint resolution (AJR90/SJR65), sponsored by Assemblywomen Serena DiMaso and Holly Schepisi, designating March 19 as "Women in Public Office Day." The unanimous vote sends the resolution to the governor's desk. "Next year we will  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Jan. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: DNC Chair Tom Perez joined Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin Mandela Barnes; Wisconsin state Senator LaTonya Johnson; Milwaukee Democrats Chair Chris Walton; health care organizer Karen Kirsch; and other Wisconsinites for a roundtable discussion focusing on the Democratic efforts to make health care more affordable for working families -- most recently through the passage of HR 3, which allows t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- The Georgia Republican Party issued the following news: Desperate to save face for her Senate campaign, failed businesswoman Sarah Riggs Amico appears to be trying to distance herself from her scandal-plagued company. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Amico is stepping down as executive chair of her family's trucking company, Jack Cooper. Not only did Jack Cooper go bankrupt under Amico's management, but it has also been sued for alleged racial discrimi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- The Georgia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * - Brian Kemp and the GOP's Extreme Agenda Is Bad for Georgians * * * Lawmakers convene at the Gold Dome for Georgia's 155th legislative session with the opportunity to lower healthcare costs, create jobs, and grow our economy - but Brian Kemp and Georgia Republicans have already set the stage for the most extreme session yet for Georgians. In the time leading up to session, Republican legisla  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following State of the State address on Jan. 16: Lt. Governor Duncan, Speaker Ralston, Mayor Bottoms, Governor and Mrs. Deal, President Pro Tem Miller, Speaker Pro Tem Jones and members of the General Assembly, constitutional officers, members of the Judiciary, members of the consular corps, and my fellow Georgians: During my first State of the State address, I spoke about the wise builder who put his house on a sure foundat  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 18 -- The Georgia Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman David Shafer applauding President Trump's signing of the phase one trade agreement with China: "This trade deal is a momentous win for both President Trump and Georgians. "This agreement will ensure that China will no longer be taking advantage of Georgians through one-sided, unfair trade tactics; and instead, will allow our farming and manufacturing industries to continue to prosper. "I appla  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 14 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: As Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates make their case to voters, Justice Daniel Kelly stands out as the only candidate who will uphold the rule of law. Justice Daniel Kelly made it clear that he has the knowledge, temperament, and principled decision-making the people of Wisconsin need on their Supreme Court. Justice Kelly's proven record of adherence to the Constitution and rule of law - that means decidi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: The Michigan Democratic Party released the following statement on behalf of Chair Lavora Barnes on the hate filled Facebook group whose members included state Sen. Peter Lucido, three Republican congressional candidates and a Michigan Republican Party senior staffer: "This hate-filled, violent language is disgusting and should have no place in our society, much less our politics, but a Republican electe  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement regarding Democrat primary debate: "With every debate, Michiganders get to see just how out of touch the Democrat party is with American values. "From the Green New Deal which would decimate Michigan's economy, to Medicare For All that would strip voters of their employer-based healthcare, it's clear that the Democrats' agenda is not in the best interests of the American people. "President Trump has gov  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement on Jan. 16 by Chairman Laura Cox: The following statement is from Michigan Republican Party Chairman Laura Cox regarding the passage of the United States-Mexico-Cananda Agreement (USMCA). The NAFTA replacement is projected to add 176,000 jobs and $68.2 billion into the United States economy, much of which will be concentrated in the state of Michigan. All six of Michigan's Republican Congressional Delega  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 17 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Laura Cox regarding signing of the phase one China agreement: "While the Democrats continue to waste taxpayers dollars on their impeachment charade, President Trump reaffirmed his support for Michigan's farmers and manufacturers, by signing phase one of the China Agreement. "This transformative deal will create jobs, and further strengthen our booming economy. "By leveling the playing field   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Michigan Senator Gary Peters had the worst week ever again. From being outraised for the second quarter in a row, to slipping in polling, it looks like the career politician is still underwater with Michiganders. After last week, it looks like the least known member of the Senate is in for the fight of his political life this November. Peters Blocks U.S. attorney for Michigan's Western District Last Monday,  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 14 -- The Nebraska Democratic Party issued the following news release: Marks the first day that Nebraska voters can request a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the 2020 election cycle, and the NDP would like to remind Independent voters that they now can ask for a Democratic ballot and participate in the May Primary Election. This will be the first year where Independent votes will count towards the presidential nomination process in our state. The Nebraska Democratic Party vote  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Penguin Books USA issued the following book description: Imperfect Union - How Jessie and John Fremont Mapped the West, Invented Celebrity, and Helped Cause the Civil War by Steve Inskeep Steve Inskeep tells the riveting story of John and Jessie Fremont, the husband and wife team who in the 1800s were instrumental in the westward expansion of the United States, and thus became America's first great political couple John C. Fremont, one of the United States's leading explo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- President Trump issued the following remarks on Jan. 15 at the signing of U.S.-China phase one trade agreement: PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much. Please. We greatly appreciate your joining us at this White House event. This is a very important and remarkable occasion. Today, we take a momentous step -- one that has never been taken before with China -- toward a future of fair and reciprocal trade, as we sign phase one of the historic trade deal between the United Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following statement on the new North American Free Trade Agreement: "Too often, free trade agreements have favored corporate interests over protections for workers and the environment. When Donald Trump unveiled his replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement, this dynamic continued. "After Democrats won a majority in the House, this agreement changed substantially. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, working alongside labor all  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Jan. 15: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced six new additions to his staff. "Here at the State Capitol, we have a tremendous group of professionals working on behalf of Tennesseans across our state," said Governor Lee. "I'm proud to announce these new hires and value the experience they bring to our team." The governor named the following to his staff today: * Valerie Yancey - Assistant Director for   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: If nothing else, at least Virginia Democrats are consistent. Consistently hypocritical, but consistent in that. Over the last year, Democrats have: * Called for Ralph Northam's resignation (then forgave him) * Called for Justice Kavanaugh's head on a platter (then ignored Justin Fairfax) * Stopped taking donations from Dominion Energy (but were fine with Dominion donating to the Way Ahead PAC) * Pledged   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- The Virginia Republican Party issued the following news: Governor Ralph Northam declared a temporary state of emergency today to ban all weapons (read: the right to keep and bear arms) from Capitol Square on Monday, January 20th. Northam's directive stems from Virginia's reaction to proposed gun-grabbing legislation and subsequent rally that will take place on Monday. Tens of thousands of law-abiding citizens will journey to Richmond on Monday with the intent of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news: In remarks yesterday morning before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Tom Emmer (MN-6) expressed confidence about GOP prospects to win back control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the November election, and said that voters will have a clear choice to make when they cast their ballots this year. "We are going to flip the House for the first time in a two-year pr  more

WOBURN, Massachusetts, Jan. 16 -- The Massachusetts Republican Party issued the following news: The Democrat-led Massachusetts state Senate on Thursday is expected to pass legislation that would foist a Planned Parenthood-crafted sex education curriculum mandate upon the commonwealth's local school districts. "The so-called 'Act Relative to Healthy Youth' is nothing more than a cash-grab designed to increase both Planned Parenthood's bottom line and their influence," Massachusetts Republican P  more