Monday - November 9, 2026

Politics: President Barack Obama (Weekly)

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A Conversation with DC Legal Awards Lifetime Achievement Honoree Gregory Craig
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * A Conversation with DC Legal Awards Lifetime Achievement Honoree Gregory Craig * The National Law Journal recently profiled Senior Counsel Greg Craig, who received the publication's Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 D.C. Legal Awards. The honor recognizes attorneys who have made a lasting impact on the legal profession through distinguished careers and significant contribut  more
Constitution Day & Citizenship Day Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R48174) by senior knowledge management librarian Kelly M. Hoffman: * * * Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: Fact Sheet Contents Introduction ... 1 Background ... 1 Legislation ... 2 Related CRS Products ... 2 Selected Congressional Statements and Remarks ... 3 Selected Presidential Proclamations and Remarks ... 3 Government Resources ... 4 Contacts Author Information ... 4 * *   more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: "Recruiting Coups" and "Focused" Message Power Senate Democrats to a Midterm Performance With "Simply No Modern Precedent"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Nov 5, 2026 "Recruiting Coups" and "Focused" Message Power Senate Democrats to a Midterm Performance with "Simply No Modern Precedent" Senate Democrats delivered a "herculean" performance to overcome a "brutal" map and a historic financial disadvantage - producing midterm results with "no modern precedent" and the "largest victory by either party in half a century," with the opportunit  more
DSCC Friday Takeaways: Standing Room Only, Paxton Surrenders the Alamo, Rogers' Selective Hearing, Hinson's House Party, and Beefing With Cindy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 30, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Standing Room Only, Paxton Surrenders the Alamo, Rogers' Selective Hearing, Hinson's House Party, and Beefing with Cindy TGIF. Welcome to the final edition of Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 4 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: pr  more
Governor Hochul Highlights Expanded Collaboration Between the State University of New York and the University of Puerto Rico
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Highlights Expanded Collaboration Between the State University of New York and the University of Puerto Rico * Expanded Collaboration Includes the First SUNY-Puerto Rico Academic Collaboration Fellow and New Exchange Program Between State University of New York at Buffalo and University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new initiatives to expand   more
Mich. Democratic Party: Blue Book - Democrats Are Poised for Victory
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 30, 2026 The Blue Book: Democrats Are Poised for Victory Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every week, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State. FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: 1. WE'D RATHE  more
Posse Foundation founder Deborah Bial is Pitt's winter commencement speaker
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Posse Foundation founder Deborah Bial is Pitt's winter commencement speaker * Deborah Bial, a higher education administration expert who founded one of the most comprehensive scholarship programs in the U.S., will address the University of Pittsburgh's newest graduates at winter commencement. This year's University-wide ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Petersen Events Center. B  more
Wishing Upon Even Star Political Candidates Can Be Dangerous
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Wishing Upon Even Star Political Candidates Can Be Dangerous * Wishing really hard for something won't necessarily make it come true, but a new study from a UConn researcher indicates up to 90% of voters expect their side to win an election, a percentage that's significantly increased over the last 15 years. "I'm hard-pressed to say why this type of wishful thinking is good," says Seth Warner, an a  more