WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on May 14, 2026, by American Justice Chair Brett Tolman and Frank D.Murphy, director of Community Impact and chair of the Athletes for America Coalition: * * * When the Thin Blue Line Breaks: America's Police Staffing Crisis Successful teams hinge on a strong, full roster of players. When a player is injured, or quits, the overall performance of that team--and those who depend on that team are affected. W more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Assistant Federal Defender Peter Oh to Receive 2026 Claudia Jack Award * NASHVILLE, May 14, 2026 - Unam Peter Oh, an assistant federal public defender in Memphis, will be honored next month with the Tennessee Bar Association's (TBA) Claudia Jack Award. The award will be presented at the annual Lawyers Luncheon set for June 12 as part of the association's Annual Conv more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses Katherine Robertson in AL-AG Race Club for Growth PAC endorsed Katherine Robertson in Alabama's Attorney General's race. Robertson, the longest-serving Chief Counsel in the history of Alabama's Attorney General's office, is seeking the Republican nomination for the open seat. "Katherine Robertson is a conservative champion committed to protect more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks Against Extreme, Unqualified Trump U.S. Attorney Nominees * May 14, 2026 Durbin: "It is even more of an outrage that during Police Week-when we honor law enforcement's bravery, service, and sacrifice-Senate Republicans are poised to confirm nominees who spread lies about the police officers who protected us from a violent mob of rioters on January 6." WASHINGTON - In a speech  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * During Police Week, Durbin Calls Out The Hypocrisy Of Confirming President Trump's Anti-Law Enforcement Nominees * May 14, 2026 Durbin also spoke out against Justin Smith, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * During Police Week, Durbin Calls Out The Hypocrisy Of Confirming President Trump's Anti-Law Enforcement Nominees U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting denouncing the Trump Adm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * Electric Perspectives: Key Takeaways From House Energy & Commerce Committee Hearing on Transmission * Lawmakers on Capitol Hill put America's transmission infrastructure front and center Wednesday during a House Energy & Commerce Committee hearing.  Southern Company Senior Vice President of System Planning Clay Rikard represented America's investor-owned electric companies during more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 14 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ivey Announces America 250 Alabama Celebration * MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday formally announced the state will be kicking off this historic summer with an America 250 Alabama Celebration at the State Capitol one week from today. During the event, Governor Ivey will officially unveil a massive, 250 th edition of the U.S. flag that will hang between the columns of the Capit more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Home Run! ESPN scores most-consumed college softball regular season on record * The 2026 college softball regular season was one for the books as ESPN scored its most-consumed season on record with more than 2 billion minutes of game coverage consumed across its networks. Additionally, the season averaged 292,000 viewers, becoming ESPN's most-watched college softball  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * House Appropriations Committee Advances Strong's $10M for North Alabama Public Safety Upgrades * WASHINGTON - Congressman Dale Strong, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, highlighted committee passage of the Subcommittee's fiscal year 2027 bill, which includes funding for six North Alabama law enforcement and public safety projects. "Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * EPA Proposes to Pause Biden-Era Tier 4 Vehicle Emission Standards * Key Takeaways 1 As of 2025, EVs account for less than 10% of new U.S. vehicle sales -well short of the trajectory the agency assumed when setting these standards. 2 Major automakers have responded to weak consumer demand by pulling back from EV commitments at scale. 3 The argument for retaining the Biden-era T more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * IRIS at 25: Research made real, from classrooms to clinics * By Jennifer Kiilerich In an outpatient waiting room at the Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, occupational therapist Kevin Durney noticed a problem: the space where children and families spent time before appointments felt sterile, with nothing to do that reflected the kids who sat there. He wanted to fill the room with boo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Key Wins for NASA, FBI, Redstone included in Committee-Passed FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science Bill * WASHINGTON -Congressman Dale Strong, Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee, secured critical provisions for North Alabama in the Fiscal Year 2027 bill, which passed out of the Committee on Wednesday. "As Vice Chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science Subc more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 13 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Lettieri Named Academic All-American Trial Advocate by National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators * Melina Lettieri, JD '26, was named an Academic All-American Trial Advocate by the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators (NALAE), recognizing excellence in academics, advocacy and leadership. Now in its second year, the Academic All-American Advocate distinction highlights a select grou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Britt Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Boost Industrial Water Reuse, Protect Community Drinking Water, and Meet Public and Private Demand for Freshwater * Legislation Incentivizes Water Reuse Investments to Protect Water Resources for Local Communities and Businesses Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Advancing Water Reuse Act, more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 14 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Military Child Attends 8 Schools, Leaves a 3-Sport-Captain Bound for West Point * Audrey Ortiz-Peterson's first day of kindergarten was in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Her first day of first grade was in Panama City, Florida. Second and third grade were in Anchorage, Alaska, where her school would occasionally warn students about bear and moose sightings they may encounter while walking home. Fourth more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * Voters Should Choose Yesterday morning, the Virginia Supreme Court voided a redistricting referendum that voters had approved just two and a half weeks ago. Virginia Democrats drew a new map that would likely flip four of the state's 11 House seats from Republican to Democratic. Republicans challenged the process on constitutional grounds, and in a 4- more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * NPNA Stands with Black, Brown, and AANHPI Voters; Denounces Supreme Court Ruling as Further Assault on Civil Rights * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) denounces the U.S. Supreme Court's (SCOTUS) ruling that clears the way for Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, and other states to redraw congressional district maps and eliminate major more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers, community collaborate at food security symposium Gathering aims to analyze challenges and break barriers to accessing food across Pennsylvania * Over 80 researchers, data experts and representatives from community organizations gathered to identify and explore Pennsylvania state and regional food distribution needs and challenges, create a network of researchers and coll more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Rogers Announces Support of Pro-Law Enforcement Measures During National Police Week * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-03) today announced his support for several pieces of pro-law enforcement legislation in the 119th Congress in recognition of National Police Week. Rep. Rogers frequently collaborates with Alabama law enforcement officials and has been a staunch supporter of law enforcemen more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Speaks Against Extreme, Unqualified Trump U.S. Attorney Nominees In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke against several U.S. attorney nominees in the en bloc package currently being considered by the Senate who are extreme, unq more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Condemns Kemp's Budget Vetoes as Georgia Faces Increased Economic Hardship From Federal Cuts * ATLANTA -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) opposes Gov. Brian Kemp's line-item vetoes and budget directives that will harm Georgians. These actions align with the Trump administration and Congress as they advance deep cuts to healthcare, food assistance, education and othe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Introduces ASSIMILATION Act * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced the ASSIMILATION Act, legislation to replace chain migration and lottery-based admissions with a national-interest, merit-based system that prioritizes immigrants who intend to assimilate and contribute to the American way of life. Sen. Tuberville appeared on the Will Cain Show earlier thi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Rick Scott Introduce Legislation to Prevent Doxxing Federal Law Enforcement Officers * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in introducing the Blocking Leaks Undermining Law Enforcement (BLUE) Act of 2026 to prohibit the sharing of federal law enforcement officers' personal location information when intended to obstruct, in more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, May 15 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University Class of 2026 Launches into job market prepared, and in-demand Earvin "Magic" Johnson shared his iconic joy and wisdom as Commencement Speaker Crystal Drake When more than 300 Tuskegee University undergraduates walked across the stage and into their futures last Saturday, 40 percent were walking into full-time roles to begin meaningful careers in areas of their choice. Combining those f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Applauds Senate Passage of Resolution to Prevent Senators From Receiving Shutdown Paychecks * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today celebrated the Senate passage of Senator John Kennedy's (R-La.) S.Res.526 which would withhold U.S. Senators' pay during government shutdowns. Senator Britt is a proud cosponsor of the resolution. The resolution, which passed more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Celebrates Advancement of TREY's Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today celebrated the advancement of the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY's) Law, of which she is a lead sponsor. It was unanimously advanced out of the Judiciary Committee during an executive business meeting. TR more PR