ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity - West Virginia Announces New Staff As Chapter Continues To Grow # May 5, 2025 by AFP CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Americans for Prosperity - West Virginia (AFP-WV) announced today they have hired additional staff to support their ever-growing capabilities in the Mountain State. Since 2014, AFP-WV has played a crucial role in identifying and electing pr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Leads MOMS Act to Support Culture of Life, Empower Women and Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pro-life members of Congress like U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) have long recognized the importance of providing strong support for pregnant mothers. To honor moms across the country ahead of Mother's Day, Cramer joined U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) in introducing their Mor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * DNC Chair Ken Martin's Statement on Federal Court Order to Certify Justice Allison Riggs' Election For six long months, Jefferson Griffin and his Republican allies have attacked lawful North Carolina voters through baseless lawsuit after baseless lawsuit, in an attempt to steal a Supreme Court seat from the rightful winner, Justice Allison Riggs. Today, a federal judge appointed by Donald Trump ord more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Democrats' Overperformance Streak Continues in Texas and Nebraska Local Elections In response to Texas and Nebraska Democrats' sweeping victories in down-ballot races, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Democrats are building from the ground up and, in recent days, Texas and Nebraska Democratic-aligned candidates trounced their Republican opponents in critical races that wi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Britt Introduce MOMS Act to Help Build Culture of Life, Support Women, Strengthen Families WASHINGTON, DC -- Ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday, US Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Katie Britt (R-AL), and colleagues introduced the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. This legislation provides critical support to women during challenging phases of motherhood - prenatal, postpart more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE ON THE RUN" Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that instead of working to lower costs, Rubber Stamp Republicans are advancing a budget that cuts Medicaid and food assistance and makes life more expensive for hardworking taxpayers while allowing Dona more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE ON THE RUN" Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that instead of working to lower costs, Rubber Stamp Republicans are advancing a budget that cuts Medicaid and food assistance and makes life more expensive for hardworking taxpayers while allowing Donald Trump to crash the econ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * List: Conservative Opposition to Top Tax Rate Hike Ninety Pro-MAGA Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturing, Machinist, Builders and Contractors Groups: " As long-time Main Street champions, we encourage you to stand strong and oppose any effort to increase income tax rates, including recent proposals to raise the top individual rate to 40 percent. " AND: "As Congress continues its work on a pr more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 6 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Robeson County Commissioners Switch to GOP! The North Carolina Republican Party continues to grow and Democrats continue to shrink. In Robeson County, 2 elected County Commissioners announced they were joining the GOP and leaving the Democrat Party behind. In The Robesonian: County Commissioners Lance Herndon and Judy Sampson have switched political party affiliations. Her more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, issued the following floor remarks on May 8, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, we are heading into what many people hope is the finishing stretch of our legislature, putting through what Donald Trump calls the big, beautiful bill. There are a lot of issues yet to be decided, and I would like to address some of those issues today. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE RELATING TO "ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND PLANTS; ENDANGERED SPECIES STATUS FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY-DELTA DISTINCT POPULATION SEGMENT OF THE LONG more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * "We want this bill signed by President Trump in June." Scalise Gives Progress Report on "One Big, Beautiful Bill" WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-1) appeared yesterday morning before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, delivering a progress report on the unprecedented effort underway on Capitol Hill to cut taxes and lower spending, and why he is hopeful that an agreement will be re more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Hill & Steil Create Pathway to Preserve American Financial Dominance "If we get this right, it sets us up to be able to outcompete the rest of the world." WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society this past Thursday morning to di more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 7 -- The New Mexico Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * RPNM Applauds Historic Albuquerque Fentanyl Bust, Demands Action to Secure Borders and Protect New Mexicans The Republican Party of New Mexico commends the efforts of the DEA, local law enforcement, and federal partners in executing one of the largest fentanyl seizures in U.S. history, as announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The seizure marks a critical victory for the Trump administrat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Scott Calls Out Democrats for Putting Politics Ahead of Historic Digital Assets Legislation Washington, D.C. - Today, after Senate Democrats voted against a procedural step to begin consideration of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, Senate Banking Committee Chairman  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on May 8, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, today should have been-it should have been--a historic day for Americans, a historic day for working-class Americans, blue-collar Americans, to see their financial system democratized. Well, what does that mean? What it means is a day where single  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Senator Britt in Introducing MOMS Act to Support Women, Strengthen Families Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Senators Katie Britt (R-Alabama), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), and Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) in introducing the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. This legislation would improve access to critical resources during the toug more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Tax Rate Hike Would Impose 48.4% Small Business Tax Rate vs. Communist China's 25% Combined federal-state tax burden would average 48.4%, nearly twice as high as China 's maximum business tax rate A proposal to hike the top federal tax rate to 39.6% would saddle American small businesses with an average combined federal-state tax rate of 48.4%, much higher than communist China's maximu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Continues Fight for Moms, Families Ahead of Mother's Day 'Building a comprehensive culture of life starts with building blocks just like the MOMS Act' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) spoke on the Senate floor ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday, May 11, to highlight the reintroduction of her legislation, the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Kevin Cramer, Eric Schmitt Introduce MOMS Act to Help Build Culture of Life, Support Women, Strengthen Families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ahead of Mother's Day this Sunday, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.Dak.), and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) are leading colleagues in the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. This legislation would provide critical suppo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * USPS unveils Barbara Bush stamp WASHINGTON -- At the White House today, the U.S. Postal Service revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate the centennial year of former first lady Barbara Bush's birth. The stamp design was unveiled by first lady Melania Trump; Dorothy "Doro" Bush Koch, daughter of Barbara Bush; Alice Yates, CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation; and Judy de To more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans aligned in opposition to federal funding cuts, deeply divided on presidential powers * Across party lines, Tennesseans overwhelmingly oppose cuts to major programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans services * There is broad opposition to cutting research funding for hospitals and universities * Inflation is a top concern, regardless of party affiliat more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'CNN News Central' Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on "CNN News Central." AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Kate Bolduan, CNN: Let's focus in right now on the President's comments on the Constitution, and much more. Joining us right more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Kemp Recruitment Failure a "Massive Blow" to GOP, Setting Up an "Unpredictable and Divisive" Primary That Could Lead To a "Damaged or Controversial Nominee" "Disappointed" Republicans in meltdown mode: "Wow, not necessarily the news we wanted to hear" Following Brian Kemp's decision not to run for Senate, a wave of coverage highlights the " massive blow to Republic more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 7 -- The Illinois Republican Party issued the following news: * * * The Wheels On The Bus Fell Off: JB Pritzker's "EV flop" CHICAGO -- Back in June 2023, JB Pritzker, Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, and a crowd of lawmakers flocked to Joliet, patting themselves on the back as they cut the ribbon on Lion Electric's electric vehicle plant. Fast forward two years and Lion Electric's disastrous tenure in Illinois is coming to an end. The results of Pritzker's "EV Flop" sp more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Warns Republican Plan to Overrule Parliamentarian Is Nuclear Option: "There Is No Cabining Such a Decision" Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Winsome Earle-Sears' Extreme Record Is Wrong for Virginia # VIRGINIA - Winsome Earle-Sears has an extreme agenda that is hurting Virginia's economy, stripping public schools, and ripping away rights from Virginians. "Winsome Earle-Sears is a weak candidate with a flailing campaign and an inability to unite the Republican Party. While Virginians deserve a governor who fights for the Commonwe more PR