WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "A Commanding Win" and "Political Earthquake": Prop 50 Puts Democrats on Offense to Retake the House * By now you've seen the headlines: California voters approved Proposition 50 by a 28-point margin (77% reporting) - what's being declared a " commanding win," an " overwhelming " and " decisive victory," " a stunning rebuke " of the Republican Party, and a " political earthquake tha more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 3 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Across the Commonwealth, Virginians Call Out Sears for Backing Trump's Job and Healthcare Cuts at Her Campaign Stops * Virginian Jean Crawford: "[...] I am outraged she actually said it's [losing jobs] a non-issue. Losing jobs is a non-issue?" Virginian Daniel Moir: "Sears did say that jobs getting cut in Virginia is not a real issue. We totally disagree with that" Virginian Lauralyn Cl more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Americans Send a Message on Affordability as Confidence Hits New Lows * President Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Ten months into his second term, his administration now says America's affordability crisis is a 2026 problem. Meanwhile, everyday Americans are being laid off in record numbers - surging past one million this year - more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * ARIZONA POLL: 82% Want Stronger Checks on the Presidency; Nearly Half of Latino Voters Fear Political Violence * Pocketbook issues continue to dominate Hispanic voter priorities, 7 in 10 Hispanic voters feel the President and Republican majority are not focusing enough attention on the economy PHOENIX, AZ UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, released a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * COLORADO Poll: Seven-in-10 Colorado Latino Voters Believe the Country is Headed in the Wrong Direction; Sound Alarm Over Lack of Congressional Oversight * Economic security and immigration enforcement among the top concerns for Latino voters as two-thirds disapprove of how the Republican Party is leading Congress GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO The Colorado Latino Agenda (Voces Unidas and COLOR) and Unido more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Congress Warned on Dangerous Push for Fossil Fuel Fast-Tracking * WASHINGTONAs conservative lawmakers today called for legislation to fast-track fossil fuel projects, environmental and community organizations are urging Congress to reject any so-called permitting reform legislation. Today's letter from dozens of organizations warned Democrats that negotiating with Republic more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Historic Trump-Republican Government Shutdown * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "At 36 days, the Trump-Republican shutdown has now become the longest government shutdown in history, surpassing President Trump's previous record. Instead of working to more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * DNC Congratulates Ghazala Hashmi on Her Victory in Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Race Tonight, Democrat Ghazala Hashmi soundly defeated her far-right Republican opponent, John Reid. Hashmi presented a positive vision for the Commonwealth. She centered her successful campaign on the issues that affect families the most, including how she will work with Governor-elect Spanberger to more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On the Eve of Election Day, Trump's Polling Continues to Dip With Latinos Key Point: "Pocketbook concerns dominate nearly every measure of voter sentiment. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Latino voters surveyed say President Trump and congressional Republicans are not doing enough to improve the economy -- a 5-point increase since April -- and half of respondents believe Mr. Trump's economic pol more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Duggan: We've Really Had No Problems With the Trump Administration Duggan has defended Trump's Medicaid cuts and is bankrolled by MAGA donors * After saying that Donald Trump's Medicaid cuts "are not as bad as they look," Mike Duggan is now saying that as Mayor he's had "no problems with the Trump administration." Duggan's praise comes as Trump's disastrous agenda is kicking Michiganders of more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls Out The Trump Administration For Their Efforts To Undermine Voting Rights Across The Country * November 05, 2025 Durbin: "Across this country, Republican lawmakers and litigators are using every trick in the book to rig the rules of the game in their favor and cling to power" WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judici more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Durbin Calls Out The Trump Administration For Their Efforts To Undermine Voting Rights Across The Country Durbin: "Across this country, Republican lawmakers and litigators are using every trick in the book to rig the rules of the game in their favor and cling to power" * Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ran more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * FLORIDA POLL: Latino Voters Demand More Focus on the Economy and Affordability; Less on Cultural Issues * Nearly 8 in 10 want greater guardrails on the Executive Branch MIAMI, FL UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, released a new bipartisan poll today showing that Florida Latino voters want their elected leaders to focus on economic issues such as rising more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Redistricting Advisory Commission to Recommend New Congressional Maps * Senator Alsobrooks to Serve as Commission Chair ANNAPOLIS, MD Today, Governor Wes Moore announced the creation of the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission to consider mid-cycle redistricting. The commission will organize public hearings, solicit public feedback, and make recommendations  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Final Stretch, DNC Chair Ken Martin Barnstorms Across PA, NJ, and VA to Campaign for Democrats With only a week left until Election Day, DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the road to barnstorm across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia to turbocharge get-out-to-vote organizing efforts ahead of Democrats' key races. Starting in Pennsylvania, Chair Martin traveled from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Squawk Box on CNBC to Discuss Leading Role in Shutdown Negotiations * Senate Democrats are acting 'selfish and shortsighted' WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Squawk Box on CNBC to discuss the longest-ever Democrat-led government shutdownnow spanning 37 daysand its adverse effects on millions of Americans. Senator Britt spoke on Democrats more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: WINSOME EARLE-SEARS: "This is why I want Virginia's vote for governor" When my father came to America from Jamaica, he had just $1.75 in his pocket. What he carried with him was not wealth or influence, but faith, discipline and common sense. He believed that through education and hard work, anything is possible in America. His story is my story, and it is the story of Virginia. It is about more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * In His Own District, John James Still Won't Debate Tonight, as Michigan Republicans gather in Roseville for the second GOP gubernatorial primary debate, John James is once again not showing up--even as the debate takes place in his own congressional district. It comes as James skipped the first debate in Sparta, which led to fellow candidates Mike Cox and Aric Nesbitt both call more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Nov. 6 -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * Kennealy Holds Early Lead for 2026 Bay State GOP Gubernatorial Primary Nod, According to New UMass Amherst/WCVB Poll While the former housing and economic development secretary is the early Republican frontrunner, the new survey shows a likely uphill battle to defeat an increasingly popular incumbent in Gov. Maura Healey * One year away from the 2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial election, Mike more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Latest Ripon Forum Examines The State of America's Veterans * For the seventh consecutive year, Ripon Forum dedicates bipartisan edition to those who served our country in uniform WASHINGTON, DC With Veterans Day approaching and for the seventh consecutive year, The Ripon Forum is dedicating an entire edition to those who served our country in uniform, a group of Americans that is not onl more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * Latino Voters Sound Alarm Over Lack of Congressional Oversight; GOP Largely Blamed for Government Shutdown * Economic security and personal safety under threat for Latino voters as 62% disapprove how the Republican Party is leading Congress WASHINGTON, DC UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, released today findings from its Bipartisan Poll of Hispanic V more PR

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on October 2, 2025, by Joshua Crawford entitled "Policy Pruno: The Inability of Policymakers to Save Taxpayer Dollars Through Reducing Prison Populations at the Margins." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Incapacitating criminals in the U.S. is expensive. In 2021, state governments spent $64 billion to house prisoners.[1] If you include probation and parole supervision costs, that number increases to j more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Many People Are Saying That Brian Fitzpatrick Is In Trouble Heading Into 2026 * INQUIRER : "After big wins Tuesday, Democrats think they can oust Brian Fitzpatrick" Democrats swept Bucks County on Tuesday night - and now vulnerable Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is officially on the ropes. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports today on why Democrats are feeling bullish th more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Duggan to Court Republican Donors At Fundraiser Hosted by Ex-MIGOP Co-Chair Jeff Sakwa Sakwa has said there a "ton of Republicans" backing Duggan * On Sunday, MAGA-funded Mike Duggan will once again grovel for the support of Republican donors, this time attending a fundraiser hosted by former Michigan Republican Party co-chair Jeff Sakwa. Sakwa, who served as the co-chair of the MIGOP along more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * GOP Strategists Say Mike Rogers' Support for Price-Hiking Tariffs Is an Electoral Liability As Michigan Loses Manufacturing Jobs "Michigan Democrats have been hammering former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers... for months over tariffs that have rocked their famed auto industry" * After voters rejected Republicans' toxic price-hike agenda nationwide this week, GOP strategists are sounding the ala more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * NABTU STATEMENT ON PELOSI RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Today, North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey issued the following statement: "Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi's announcement that she will retire after a lifetime of service to her district, our nation, and the world deserves every bit of recognition and thanks from North America's Bu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Republicans Have the Big Mo' in ME-02! Serial flip-flopper Jared Golden took the hint, and finally called it quits on his ill-fated run for reelection. Now, Republicans have the big mo' and the non-partisan political pundits have moved this race toward the Republican Party: * Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean R * Inside Elections: Likely R * Cook Political Report: Likely R An more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * POLL: Half of California Latino Voters Fear Political Violence; An Overwhelming Majority Want Stronger Checks on the Presidency * 82% of Latino voters in California want Congress to rein in the presidency, and 50% fear political violence could touch them or someone they know. SACRAMENTO, CA [Nov. 3, 2025] - UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, released a more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 7 -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release: * * * Poll: Support for Extending the Expiring Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Remains High, But Dips Among Republicans and MAGA Supporters as Shutdown Continues and Partisanship Takes Hold Democrats Overwhelmingly Back Congressional Democrats Holding Out for Budget Deal that Extends Tax Credits, Though Independents Are Split on the Approach * As the government shutdo more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders: Negotiate a Deal. End the Shutdown. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today delivered remarks on the floor of the Senate regarding the government shutdown. Sanders' remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below and can be watched HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXG1s30oD50): M. President: We are now in the 38th day of a government shutdown. That means that more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Stands with House Democrats to Call Out President Trump Illegally Withholding SNAP Benefits * Watch a recording of the full speech here (link is external). Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined fellow House Democrats outside the Capitol to denounce President Trump's announcement that he plans to unlawfully withhold critical SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 5 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * New Reporting Highlights Republican Opposition to Michael Whatley's Re-election as NCGOP Chair New reporting from Carolina Forward has resurfaced the turbulence of Michael Whatley's 2023 re-election as NCGOP Chair, after which "three Republican activists sued the party" for putting their thumb on the scale for Whatley. The friction between Whatley and his own Republican base shows that not more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Ricketts Outlines Republican Path to Expanding Senate Majority * "Conservative leadership matters. Conservative leadership delivers." WASHINGTON, DC - As Americans in several states cast their votes in off-year elections, Senator Pete Ricketts (NE), Vice Chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), addressed members of The Ripon Society yesterday morning, outlining an amb more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Salazar Panics Over Losing the Hispanic Vote and Admits Republicans are Failing * Salazar's own failures on the economy and immigration are putting FL-27 solidly in play in 2026 Following resounding victories in Virginia and New Jersey that were bolstered by historic shifts in the Latino vote, Maria Elvira Salazar panicked on Twitter pointing out that Tuesday night was the result more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Barrasso Pays Tribute to Vice President Dick Cheney * "He was, by any measure, one of the most consequential Vice Presidents our nation ever had. Dick helped guide the course of history in Wyoming, in America, and around the world. We will always remember Dick Cheney as a son of Wyoming." Click here to watch Sen. Barrasso's remarks WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), S more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Simpson joins America's Credit Unions at 'pivotal moment' for credit unions * Scott Simpson officially begins as the President and CEO of America's Credit Unions today, bringing more than 20 years of proven leadership in credit union advocacy and organizational strategy, as well as public policy and political experience. Simpson steps into the role with a lengthy track record of adva more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 34 of the Democrat Shutdown: Despite 14 Consecutive Votes to Keep Government Closed, Democrats Continue Gaslighting the American People * WASHINGTON On Day 34 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson hosted a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership to dismantle Congressional Democrats' most flagrant lies about their government shutdown. Speaker Johnson also addressed more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 34 of the Democrat Shutdown: Despite 14 Consecutive Votes to Keep Government Closed, Democrats Continue Gaslighting the American People * WASHINGTON On Day 34 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson hosted a press conference alongside House GOP Leadership to dismantle Congressional Democrats' most flagrant lies about their government shutdown. Speaker Johnso more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 35 of the Democrat Shutdown: Democrats Are Woke and Weak and They Know It * WASHINGTON On Day 35 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson hosted a press conference alongside U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg, and House GOP Leadership to discuss how Democrats have abandoned working familie more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 35 of the Democrat Shutdown: Democrats Are Woke and Weak and They Know It * WASHINGTON On Day 35 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson hosted a press conference alongside U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg, and House GOP Leadership to discuss how Democrats have abandoned working families in an attempt  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: While Democrats Continue Using "Leverage," Real People are Suffering * WASHINGTON On Day 33 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss how, despite the real pain they have caused for working families around the country, Democrats shamefully continue to treat the government shutdown as "leverage." "This is not about more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: While Democrats Continue Using "Leverage," Real People are Suffering * WASHINGTON On Day 33 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson joined Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss how, despite the real pain they have caused for working families around the country, Democrats shamefully continue to treat the government shutdown as "leverage." "This is not about winning a polit more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on FAA Flight Reductions at Dallas Love Field and DFW Airport * "Let's be clear the chaos we're seeing at Dallas Love Field, DFW, and airports across this country is not some random accident. It's a direct result of Republicans choosing to play political games rather than govern. Because of their reckless shutdown, air traffic controllers and TSA work more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * TEXAS POLL: Pocketbook issues dominate Hispanic voters' priorities, yet nearly 7 in 10 feel the President and Republicans are not focusing enough attention on the economy * 8 in 10 Texan Hispanic Voters Want Stronger Checks on Presidential Powers RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, released a new bipartisan poll today showing Hisp more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 7 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * The Election Was a Wake-Up Call. Republicans Refuse to Pick Up. * Elections are moments of truth. They reveal what voters value and what they're ready to leave behind. At this moment, voters are rejecting the chaos, corruption, and cruelty that define Trump's Republican Party and choosing leaders who put people and real solutions first. In Virginia, Democrats flipped over a dozen Republican districts and re more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 5 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2025: * * * The NC Democratic Party Is Gone. In It's Place, The NC Democrat Socialist Party Tomorrow, the new leader of the Democrat Party will be formally crowned when New York City elects a radical antisemitic, anti-American Mayor in Zohran Mamdani. Here in North Carolina, NC Democrats' radical chairwoman, Anderson Clayton, is one of Mamdani's biggest fans. The day after Mam more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Video: At Senate Hearing on Rolling Back ACA Protections, Blumenthal Slams Republican Refusal to Lower Health Care Costs * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today at a hearing convened by Senate Republicans on dismantling the Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, slammed efforts to roll back patient pr more PR