WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "This morning, we awoke to a truly sad day in our nation's history, aviation incidents are quite rare. As Americans and people of goodwill we instinctively mourn when tragedy strikes in such a dramatic fashion. Our hearts and prayers are with th more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSres) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2025: * * * Exploring Promising Opportunities for Defense-Tech Start-Ups in the U.S.-Japan Alliance By Makoto Tsujiguchi and Moyuru Tanaka Introduction The rapid advancement of technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, space, and biotechnology is driving transformation in the commercial and defense sectors. Start-ups excel at commercializ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: * * * Florida: Marijuana Legalization Proponents Eye Subsequent Ballot Initiative Campaign in 2026 Tallahassee, FL: Backers of a 2024 statewide initiative that sought to legalize adult-use retail marijuana sales are considering running another legalization campaign in 2026. The campaign behind the Amendment 3 effort, Smart & Safe Florida, filed paperw more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced the establishment of the GOP Latino Staff Association. The Association, of which De La Cruz is the Congressional sponsor, is dedicated to building the Republican Latino Congressional staff community. "I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the GOP Latino Staff Association, an exciting new group supporting Republican Latino staffers on Capitol Hill. Latino more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 29 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Following Governor Kehoe's State of the State address before the Missouri State Legislature, the Missouri Democratic Party released the following statement: "For the sake of all Missourians, I wish Governor Kehoe well as he begins his first term in office. It is my sincere hope that he will work constructively with Democrats and Republicans where they find common groun more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, Jan. 24 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, issued the following news release: * * * New Campaign Finance Reports Revive Old Concerns About Judge Brad Schimel Putting Donors Before Duty in Public Office MADISON, Wis. -- While in public office Brad Schimel, now a circuit court judge, wrote that politicians using their office and powers to benefit their campaign contributors was, "the essence of more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The White House issued the following news release: President Trump announced key appointments to the White House Office of Communications, Public Liaison, and Cabinet Affairs, which will be overseen by Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications and Public Liaison, and Cabinet Secretary Taylor Budowich. COMMUNICATIONS President Trump previously announced the appointments of Assistant to the President and White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and Assistant to t more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Jan. 24 -- President Trump issued the following remarks during a tour of Hurricane Helene disaster site: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Franklin. Thank you. A good man. He's done a great job, a fantastic job. And we've come to North Carolina with a simple message for all the people of this region who were hit so hard by Hurricane Helene. And that message is very simple: You are not forgotten any longer. You were treated very badly by the previous administ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Decries Trump Pardons for Violent January 6 Insurrectionists Washington (January 28, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today on President Trump's pardons for violent January 6 insurrectionists. Yesterday, Senator Markey joined the Senate Democratic caucus in introducing a resolution condemning the pardons of individuals who were found more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt: No Greater Responsibility than Making America Safe Again Calls on the Senate to pass the WALL Act following the successful passage of the Laken Riley Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today spoke on the Senate floor commending President Trump for taking steps to restore the integrity of America's immigration system and calling for the Senate to contin more PR