RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Amid Struggles" & "Crowded": Sears Has To Face Challengers in Intensifying GOP Primary for Governor With a billboard truck highlighting the GOP primary for Governor's "race to the right" circling the Virginia Department of Elections, new reports are detailing Winsome Earle-Sears' flailing campaign. This came as statewide candidates submitted their petitions to get on the ballot. Yesterday, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: We need a Democratic House to protect the American people LEESBURG, VA -- Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu opened the 2025 Issues Conference alongside Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene and Assistant Leader Joe Neguse. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Welcome everyone. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressman Nick Begich Introduces The BITCOIN Act to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 13, 2025 - In an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) discussed the introduction of the Bitcoin Act of 2025 which establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and would codify President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order, the Establi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Pressley Joins Boston Globe for Fireside Chat in Cambridge Wide-Ranging Discussion Covered Future of Progressivism, Harm of Musk-Trump Agenda, and How Democrats Should Fight Back Video (YouTube) CAMBRIDGE - This week at the King Open School in Cambridge, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) joined Joshua Miller of the Boston Globe for a live, fireside chat about the news of the day, the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Convenes Roundtable with Patients and Providers to Highlight Detrimental Impacts of Republican Medicaid Cuts on Los Angeles L OS ANGELES, CA -- Today, Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) convened a roundtable discussion at Eisner Health with patients and healthcare providers to address the local impacts of Republican-proposed Medicaid cuts on California's 37th District, whic more PR

MUNICH, Germany, March 20 -- The Max Planck Society issued the following news: * * * 'I'm at a total loss for words at how hostility toward science has escalated in the U.S.' Jochem Marotzke, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, spent several years conducting research in the United States. He shares his assessment of what the Trump administration's policies mean for his American colleagues, national and international climate research, the work of the Intergovernmental Panel o more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, March 22 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * NDGOP statement on Holmberg Case is insufficient FARGO ND - Following the release of Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Puhl's sentencing memorandum that outlines Former Republican State Senator Ray Holmberg's pattern of sexual exploitation and abuse of children, the NDGOP released a statement about Holmberg. North Dakota Democratic-NPL DNC Committee man Jamie Selzler said, "What was more PR

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-OK, has introduced the SEC Act of 2025, aimed at amending the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prevent the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from mandating climate-related disclosures that lack material relevance to investors. The bill responds to ongoing debates regarding regulatory transparency and the breadth of disclosure requirements for public companies. Proponents argue that excessive fossil fuel disclosures could lead to increas more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-NC, has introduced a bill to officially rename Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the Donald J. Trump International Airport. The legislation seeks to honor the former president, acknowledging his influence on American politics. The introduction of this bill follows a broader trend among various Republican lawmakers who wish to commemorate Trump's tenure. Supporters argue that renaming the airport after Trump would reflect his  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-NC, has introduced the Asylum Accountability Act, which seeks to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permanently bar non-citizens who fail to appear at their removal proceedings from ever becoming permanent residents of the United States. This legislative proposal responds to ongoing concerns regarding immigration enforcement and accountability. Under the current legal framework, individuals ordered removed by immigration courts can apply fo more ST

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with House Energy & Commerce Senior Staff WASHINGTON, DC - With Congress focused on ways to jumpstart the American economy and reduce the cost of living for the American people, The Ripon Society hosted a discussion Thursday night with senior staff members from a committee that is at the forefront of the effort to achieve these goals - the Energy & Commerce Committee. "The Commit more PR

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on March 12, 2025: * * * Mr. President, now on the economy, Donald Trump's erratic decisions-yes; no; maybe; this country; that country--are creating havoc in the economy, and we are starting to see dark clouds hanging over our economy because of Donald Trump and his whole team's erratic performance when it comes to the economy. Listen to this: For the first time, CNN's polling shows that a clear m more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Congressman Dan Goldman on the Trump Administration's Attempt to Dismantle the Department Of Education "President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Department of Education is a reckless betrayal of America's commitment to ensuring that every child, regardless of their geographical location or socioeconomic status, has the ability to access a free, high-quality public educati more PR

NEW YORK, March 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears On WHCR 90.3 FM's Rhythm and Soul Radio Marko Nobles: Once again, we are joined by the mayor of New York City, Mayor Eric Adams. Mayor Adams, good to see you, sir. How are you? Mayor Eric Adams: Quite well. Great seeing you also. I look forward to a nice little chat. Nobles: Yeah, absolutely. Let's get right into it. Let's start with this week because this week is Mental Hea more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Exploring the future of the conservative movement At a roundtable co-sponsored by several Penn institutions, analysts broke down the history of the Republican Party and what to expect moving forward. At a recent Penn forum, a panel of political pundits, analysts and former elected officials from both parties addressed the history and future of the GOP and the co more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Rails Against GOP's Nationwide Defunding of Public Schools WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) underscored the brutal impacts of Donald Trump's executive order dismantling the Department of Education. "Donald Trump is betraying our kids and families," said Whip Clark. "Republicans promised to make working families' lives easier and more secure. Now more PR