WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * AFPI's Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity Erika Donalds Supports Education Savings Accounts for Texas Families Washington, D.C. - Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Erika Donalds, Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity supporting Senate Bill 2 in Texas establishing Education Savings Accounts (ESAs): "Presid more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Detention Watch Network, a coalition that says it builds power through advocacy and strategic communications to abolish immigration detention in the United States, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Bukele White House meeting reveals Trump's calculated steps to normalize the abduction and removal of people without due process Washington, DC -- In response to the President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, increasingly aligning with the Trump adminis more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 15 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Bukele's visit to the White House exposes U.S. complicity in human rights and constitutional violations Alianza Americas expresses concern about President Nayib Bukele's official visit to the White House, an event that represents an alarm signal for those who defend human rights, the rule of law, and democracy in the region. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Calls on Meta to Stop Blocking Anti-Genocide Posts Under Pressure from Israeli Government Censors The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Meta to stop blocking anti-genocide, pro-Palestine posts on Instagram and Facebook under pressure from Israeli government censor more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns 'Unjust Farce' After Trump and Bukele Refuse to Return Maryland Father Wrongly Deported to El Salvador Muslim civil rights and advocacy group also says President Bukele, a Palestinian and the son of an imam, should be at the forefront of demanding justice for all The Maryland office and national headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Rela more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns ICE Abduction of Another Columbia U. Student Over Anti-Genocide Activism The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the abduction by ICE agents of another Columbia University international student because of his anti-genocide, pro-Palestinian activism. Mohse more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns RSF Massacre in Sudan, Calls on Trump Admin to Deny Group Support of Allies The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned an attack on a camp for displaced people in Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that left hundreds dead or wounded and displaced up to 40 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Demands Proper Medical Treatment, Religious Rights for Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk Washington Post reports State Dept. failed to find evidence tying her to antisemitism or terrorism before she was snatched from the street by masked ICE agents The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organizati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * Cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water put 122M Americans at risk EWG report finds unchecked animal waste is one source triggering alarming levels of chemical carcinogens in drinking water MINNEAPOLIS - A new report from the Environmental Working Group shows the shocking extent of a widespread public health crisis: Over 122 million Americans drink water with high levels of cancer-causing disi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Center for American Progress released a report, "How Democracies Defend Themselves Against Authoritarianism," which details strategies to counter internal authoritarian threats to democratic systems. Issued on April 9, 2025, the report draws on global examples to propose a comprehensive framework for fortifying democratic institutions against erosion. Authored by Robert Benson, the document warns that democracy erodes gradually through tactics like legislative obstru more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 14, 2025: * * * The Consequences of China's New Rare Earths Export Restrictions By Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz On April 4, China's Ministry of Commerce imposed export restrictions on seven rare earth elements (REEs) and magnets used in the defense, energy, and automotive sectors in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff increases on Chinese products. The n more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 14, 2025: * * * The Hidden Risk of Rising U.S.-PRC Tensions: Export Control Symbiosis By Philip Luck As the People's Republic of China (PRC) retaliates to U.S. tariffs, it has not stopped at imposing its own taxes on imports of American products, which now stand at 125 percent for all U.S. goods. The PRC has also tightened export controls on seven additional critical minerals,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 14, 2025: * * * The Limits of Chip Export Controls in Meeting the China Challenge By Sujai Shivakumar, Charles Wessner and Thomas Howell The U.S. government and those of its allies have imposed and progressively tightened controls on the export of semiconductor technology, devices, and tools to China in an effort to maintain U.S. leadership in this critical sector. China has re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 14, 2025: * * * Trump Tariffs: Impacts in the Medium and Long Term The Uncertainty Principle By William Alan Reinsch On a personal note, I want to let you know this is my 500th column, which means I've been babbling on for about ten years. I hope you have found it occasionally interesting and/or useful. Regardless, I have not run out of gas yet and will continue on with it. T more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 14 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Teachers Union members ratify 'Turning Point' contract with highest approval in union memory Filed under: CTU-CPS contract campaign (https://www.ctulocal1.org/posts/tag/ctu-cps-contract-campaign/) With 97% approval and 85% turnout, CTU members ratify contract to create smaller class sizes, invest in sports, arts, music, and add librarians, counselors, clinicians, teachers assistants and oth more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release: * * * CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows March Sales Grew Only Moderately Amid Tariff Concerns "The pullback we've seen the past few months comes despite strong economic fundamentals. A major factor appears to be driven by the uncertainty caused by tariffs." NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay WASHINGTON - Retail sales grew in March after two straight months of declines, but gains rema more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) issued a report titled "Powering Intelligence: Meeting AI's energy needs in a changing electricity landscape" in March 2025, authored by James Broughel and Paige Lambermont. The report examines the escalating electricity demands of artificial intelligence (AI) amidst a transforming energy landscape and argues for the necessity of meeting these demands to ensure American security and global leadership. The report highlights the g more PR

WASHINGTON, April 13 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Conservatives Oppose Tax Rate Increase Conservatives Support Trump's Call for Across the Board Permanent Tax Cuts for All According to beltway media, some moderate -- and anonymous -- staffers are trying to convince President Trump to break his central tax promise to make the Trump tax cuts permanent across the board. President DONALD TRUMP: "We are seeking permanent income tax cu more PR

NEW YORK, April 12 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release: * * * Court Orders Government to Comply with Preliminary Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Refugee Ban (Seattle, WA) - Yesterday, a federal court granted a motion to enforce its prior orders and once again reiterated that the U.S. government must restore processing and admissions, including the funding necessary for both, for individuals USCIS conditionally approved as refugees prior to Janua more PR

NEW YORK, April 15 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news release: * * * CPJ joins legal effort to defend MBN and RFA following Trump executive order New York, April 14, 2025 - The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) filed two amicus briefs on Friday, April 11, in response to the Trump administration's efforts to freeze congressionally-appropriated funds for Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) and Ra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Urges Trump Administration to Maximize Transparency in Negotiations During 90-Day Tariff Pause Washington, D.C. -- Today, as the Trump administration announced a 90-day pause in implementation of its "Reciprocal Tariffs," the Rethink Trade program at the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement. "Absent transparency  more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Environmental And Science Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Removal of Climate and Environmental Justice Websites and Data The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Sierra Club, Environmental Integrity Project, and California Communities Against Toxics joined the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The lawsuit challeng more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Political] -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Experts Defend Education Research That Benefits All Americans From Trump Administration Threats American Educational Research Association and Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness Sue to Protect Institute of Education Sciences Washing more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- TechFreedom, a technology policy think tank, issued the following news release: * * * FCC Shouldn't Prioritize Speed Over Procedure When Deleting Regulations On Friday, TechFreedom filed comments for the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Public Notice seeking public input on identifying rules for the purpose of alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens--also known as the "Delete, Delete, Delete" Docket. This proceeding represents the best chance in a generatio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: * * * Florida Man and Failed U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Rogers Is Back, And So Are the Bad MAGA Policies That He Supports Rogers would support Trump in his mission to cut Social Security and Medicaid Florida man and failed U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers is gearing up for another Senate bid i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Removal of Climate and Environmental Justice Websites and Data WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A group of environmental and science organizations, represented by Public Citizen Litigation Group, today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's removal of public information from climate and environmental justice federal agency websites. The Sierra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Heritage Foundation Applauds White House Proposal to End Taxpayer Funding of Biased Public Broadcasting WASHINGTON--The Heritage Foundation released the following statements today praising a Trump administration proposal calling on Congress to eliminate funding for public broadcasting. Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts: "At the House DOGE subcommittee hearing last month, NPR CEO K more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Political] -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Immigration Judges Challenge Mass Firing at DOJ's Immigration Review Office Filing Seeks Full Reinstatement, Back Pay, And Class Certification Washington, DC -- A group of recently appointed immigration judges have filed an amended class appeal b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Immigration Reform Law Institute issued the following news release: * * * Activists Try to Stop Border Patrol Arrests IRLI shows court lacks jurisdiction The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) has filed a brief in a California federal district court opposing a challenge by illegal aliens to warrantless arrests by Border Patrol. The illegal aliens, who were stopped in public, asked for papers, and detained when officers determined they were in this country ill more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release: * * * ITI Statement on Section 232 Investigation into Semiconductor Imports WASHINGTON - Today, global tech trade association ITI issued the following reaction from its Executive Vice President of Policy Sean Murphy on the Trump Administration's request for public comments for the Section 232 investigation into imports of semiconductors, semiconductor manufact more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Info on Trump EPA's Plan to Reconsider Climate Endangerment Finding WASHINGTON-- The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Environmental Protection Agency today for failing to release information about the agency's plans to reconsider, and likely undercut, its landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gasses endanger public health and the environment. " more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 15 -- AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology issued the following news release: * * * Manufacturing Machinery Orders Increase in February 2025 New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $389.9 million in February 2025, a 9.9% increase from January and a 12.5% increase from January 2025. McLean, Va. (April 14, 2025) - New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT - The Association For Ma more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following research by Anne Schechinger: * * * Manure is one source triggering cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water for 122 million The way U.S. livestock are raised can have negative consequences for human health. Manure contaminates water, which requires disinfection, and the process can trigger the formation of cancer-causing byproducts. These disinfection byproduct chemicals are a problem facing more than 122 millio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Media Calls Out Democrats for Lying About the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provides across the board tax relief for American households. Democrats have been lying about the Trump tax cuts since day one, and even the beltway media has called them out: NYT: "Most people got a tax cut." WaPo: "Most Americans received a tax cut." CNN: "The facts are, most  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * NAB Files "Delete, Delete, Delete" Comments Calling for FCC to Reform National TV Ownership Cap and Local Broadcast Ownership Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) filed comprehensive comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to the agency's call for public input under its Delete, Delete, Delete initiative, la more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * National Gun Violence Prevention Groups Respond to Trump Administration's Attack on Law Firm Perkins Coie LLP, Jenner & Block LLP, and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP Brady and GIFFORDS Law Center join a slate of about two dozen nonprofits and NGOs on amicus briefs that condemn the Trump administration's punitive attacks on Perkins Coie LLP, Jenner & Block LLP, and Wilmer Cutl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Media] -- The National Press Club posted the following news release: * * * National Press Club Statement on Mass Layoffs at Middle East Broadcasting Networks WASHINGTON, April 14 -- In response to the mass layoffs at Middle East Broadcasting Networks/Alhurra and the scaling back of its programming, National Press Club President Mike Balsamo issued the following statement: "Silencing journalists silences the people they serve. The collapse of MBN/Alhurra is  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The New Civil Liberties Alliance issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * NCLA Asks Supreme Court to Decide District Courts Cannot Reinstate Fired Executive Branch Officials The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an amicus curiae brief today urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay district court injunctions purporting to reinstate National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chair Gwynne Wilcox and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) Chair Cathy Harris after more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare issued the following news release: * * * New Social Security 'Anti-Fraud' Measures Are Suspect SSA's Latest Gambit to Keep Alive the Specter of 'Fraud' "SSA's weekend announcement that the agency will implement 'new' fraud prevention measures on its 1-800 phone line seems suspect. In March, SSA announced that people would no longer be able to claim benefits via telephone because of 'fraud' risk, even thou more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, April 15 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following news release: * * * NILC, Colorado Rapid Response Network, and Colorado Immigrants Rights Coalition Partner to Launch Know Your Rights Bus Shelter Ad Campaign in Aurora AURORA, Colo. -- The National Immigration Law Center (NILC), in partnership with the Colorado Rapid Response Network and the Colorado Immigrants Right Coalition, launched a Know Your Rights campaign to help inform all Coloradoans in A more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Trump and Musk's proposed IRS cuts would allow ultra-rich tax cheats to steal $30 million per day through unlawful tax evasion The richest 1% are already responsible for nearly 30% of all unpaid taxes--amounting to $205 billion annually. That's $562 million in unpaid taxes per day, or $6,500 every second. Ahead of Tax Day, Oxfam, the global organization fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club, Allies Sue Trump Administration Over Removal of Climate and Environmental Justice Websites and Data Washington, DC - Today, the Sierra Club and a group of environmental and science organizations, represented by Sierra Club's Environmental Law Program and Public Citizen Litigation Group, filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's removal of public informatio more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 15 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: * * * Texans Mobilize to Say No To SB 8/HB 5580 and Harmful 287(g) Agreements SB 8 leaves taxpayers on the hook for costly local enforcement of federal laws Austin, TX -- Community groups and concerned residents across Texas are calling on legislators to reject Senate Bill 8 and its House companion, HB 5580. These controversial bills would force sheriffs in counties with populations  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 15 -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Trump administration plan for future of foreign aid 'will cause further suffering' - Oxfam In response to the reported Trump administration proposal for the future of the State Department and US foreign aid, Oxfam America President & CEO Abby Maxman said: "The new reported Trump administration's proposal for the future of the State Department, including what remains of US foreign aid, will cause further more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Rolls Back Protections for Migratory Birds The Trump administration late last week reinstated a dangerous opinion under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act from the president's first term that allows extractive energy industries to harm or kill migratory birds in the name of seeking energy dominance. The opinion on incidental take exempts industries from being held more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The National Iranian American Council issued the following news: * * * Trump the Deal-Maker: Iran's Economic Card in Upcoming Talks "Trump is a businessman and a deal-maker." This phrase has been repeated many times, and many pro-diplomacy analysts believe that this very trait of the U.S. president could offer practical strategies for achieving results in upcoming negotiations. In line with this sentiment, it appears that Iran is preparing to use its economy as leverag more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Urges FCC Chairman Carr to Violate 60 Minutes' First Amendment Rights On Sunday, President Donald Trump called on FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to strip CBS of its broadcast license. Trump issued this order following a 60 Minutes interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a second segment on the fate of Greenland, an aut more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release: * * * White House source tells press of plan to cut more than a billion dollars from the budget, effectively zeroing out federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting According to Politico and New York Times reports Monday, the White House will send Congress a request to claw back nearly $1.1 billion in already-approved federal fu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber, Chino Valley Chamber Host U.S. Representative Young Kim for Roundtable on Tax Reform CHINO HILLS, CA - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce recently hosted U.S. Representative Young Kim (R-CA-40) for a roundtable discussion in Chino Hills, California with local business leaders on the need to extend pro-growth business tax provisions more PR

PARIS, France, April 14 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * USA: RSF files legal briefs to challenge Trump's attacks on law firms, press freedom Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has joined 60 other press freedom and media organizations in filing three amicus briefs opposing President Donald Trump's executive orders that retaliate against law firms representing clients he perceives as opponents. A free press depends on its right to petition for redres more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY -- Following AFL Lawsuit, All 15 Counties in Arizona Now Taking Action to Remove Illegal Aliens from Voter Rolls in Major Win for Election Integrity WASHINGTON, D.C. - America First Legal (AFL) has secured a major victory for election integrity, with all 15 counties in Arizona now working to remove non-citizens from the state's voter rolls. Following more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 15 -- VoteVets issued the following memorandum: * * * VoteVets Memorandum on Damage Assessment at VA, and Looming Cuts Memorandum FR: Kayla Williams, Senior Policy Advisor, VoteVets TO: All Interested Parties DA: 14 APR 2025 RE: Damage Assessment at VA, and Looming Cuts After two and a half months in office, the impact of Donald Trump's administration on veterans' care and benefits has been substantial, and it will likely get much worse from here. This memo looks  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * Watchdog: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Stock Trades In Semiconductor Companies Suspiciously Preceded Trump Tariff Exception That Soared Companies' Value Washington D.C. - In her latest financial disclosure filing with the Clerk of the House, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) revealed more PR