VIENNA, Austria, Jan. 13 -- ADF International issued the following news release: * * * Brazilian influencer under criminal investigation by police for criticizing gender ideology online * Brazilian social media commentator Nine Borges subjected to criminal investigation by federal police for alleged "transphobia" after posting a video critical of gender ideology. * Borges' case highlights a broader trend of government efforts in Brazil to censor peaceful online expression; ADF International  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * "Turtle Island" and the legitimacy of America A look at how the radical left has appropriated a traditional Native American mythology to assert that America (and often Israel) are illegitimate nations. The legitimate American government now alleges that some of them have turned to violence. By Robert Stilson In December, federal law enforcement disrupted what they alleged was a plot to more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CBC Issues Statement on Closing Civic Space in Advance of Uganda's Elections * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (NY-5), and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on Uganda's closing civic space in advance of the January 15th elections: "The Ugandan people deserve a f more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * CBC Issues Statement on Closing Civic Space in Advance of Uganda's Elections Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (NY-5) joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus in issuing the following statement on Uganda's closing civic space in advance of the January 15th e more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 14 -- The Chartered Institute of Taxation issued the following statement by Director of Public Policy Ellen Milner regarding the income tax provisions in the Scottish Budget: * * * Scottish Budget reaction The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has commented on the income tax announcements in today's Scottish Budget (13 January 2026). Ellen Milner, CIOT Director of Public Policy, said: "Ministers were limited by their commitment to leave income tax rates and bands  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Goldwater Institute Expands Allied Litigation to Advance Freedom Nationwide * The Goldwater Institute is expanding its nationwide reach and ability to defend liberty in courtrooms across the country with the hire of attorney Dave Roland of Missouri as our new Director of Allied Litigation. Roland will work hand in hand with other like-minded organizations on strategic litigation that more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Unveils Proposals to Protect Consumers and Workers * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a series of proposals to protect consumers and workers as part of her 2026 State of the State. Under the Governor's leadership, New York leads the nation in protecting young people online, putting common sense safeguards around AI, algorithms, and other technical advances that can have u more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kathy Hochul's 2026 State of the State: Your Family. Your Future. My Fight. * Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered her 2026 State of the State address, outlining more than 200 initiatives to make life more affordable, keep New Yorkers safe, and expand opportunity. The Governor's proposal lays out a clear, actionable plan to meet the challenges families face today, while preparing Ne more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Appointment of Eric Bryant to Maryland State Board of Elections * Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Eric Bryant to the Maryland State Board of Elections. Bryant, an attorney with more than three decades of experience in law, government, and elective politics, brings a background in civil rights and election administration policy to the board.  "E more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Call for Oversight Hearings on Trump's War in Venezuela * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with seven of their Senate colleagues, called for oversight hearings about President Trump's military operation in Venezuela. "The Trump administration has, thus far, failed to explain its plans for Venezuela's future, how th more PR

PARIS, France, Jan. 13 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * In Uganda, violence against the press is on the rise: at least five journalists assaulted since the start of the electoral period * Since September 2025, at least five media professionals have been assaulted by law enforcement officers or political activists. As the general elections scheduled for 15 January approach, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns these acts of violence and urges more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Intel Committee Republicans Highlight Trump Admin's Success in Venezuela Using Democrats' Own Words on House Floor Last night, Republican members from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held a Special Order Hour on the House of Representatives' floor, led by Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) to clearly more PR

GLASGOW, Scotland, Jan. 14 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news: * * * John Smith Centre launches UK's first polling course * In a UK first, the John Smith Centre has launched a new course that will give students an introduction into the science and art of polling, before getting the chance to put it all into practice. The first seminar of the UK Youth Poll course was attended by honours students at the University of Glasgow. Questions they design on subjects they see a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson: Connecticut Supreme Court Decision is a Win for Democracy * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Connecticut Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Amadasun v. Armstrong that South Windsor Councilman-elect Harrison Amadasun's case can go to trial. Following his election to the South Windsor Town Council, officials blocked him fr more PR

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, Jan. 13 -- Leiden University issued the following news: * * * How minority governments could benefit the Netherlands Minority governments only become an option when attempts to form a government collapse. PhD candidate Corne Smit explored why such governments have become rare in the Netherlands and what advantages they might offer. 'Broad majority coalitions often fail to make substantial progress on key issues.' This article was originally published on 22 September  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Michigan Voters Hate Bill Huizenga's Economy * Detroit News : "Pocketbook blowback from voters in battleground Michigan could portend a poor showing by Republicans in the pivotal 2026 midterm elections." A new poll from The Detroit News and WDIV-TV finds that Michigan voters hate Donald Trump and Bill Huizenga's economy. Nearly " two-thirds of Michiganians said they are more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Michigan Voters Hate Trump's Economy. Mike Bouchard Jr. and Robert Lulgjuraj Will Answer For It * Detroit News : "Pocketbook blowback from voters in battleground Michigan could portend a poor showing by Republicans in the pivotal 2026 midterm elections." A new poll from The Detroit News and WDIV-TV finds that Michigan voters hate Donald Trump's economy - and spells trou more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ansari Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Expressing Support for Protesters Demanding a Free and Democratic Iran * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) led a bipartisan group in introducing a resolution commending the bravery and resolve of the Iranian people in their fight for a free and democratic Iran and opposing the brutality of the Islamic Republic, which uses viole more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Sanders Statement on Protests in Iran Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement regarding ongoing protests in Iran: Iran is in turmoil. Millions of people are rising up against their autocratic government. Not surprisingly, the regime is responding brutally by killing thousands of protesters, according to some estimates. The Iranian people have the right t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * U.S. Support for Jennifer Warren for ITU Radio Regulation Board The United States is pleased to announce the candidacy of Jennifer Warren for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations Board (RRB). Those elections will be held during the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar, in November 2026. Ms. Warren is a seasoned senior executive, having served in gov more PR