WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Demands Transparency from Minnesota Secretary of State re: Election Day "Vouching" Practices * America First Legal (AFL) has opened an investigation and filed a formal records request with the Minnesota Secretary of State, seeking critical data and records related to the state's "vouching" procedures used for Election Day Registration (ED more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 14 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies New Grassroots Leaders Also Elected * Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 107th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization's work in 2026. Key topics ranged from labor to animal health to risk management. For the fourth year, delegates were polled during the voting ses more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * AP: DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Says "Focusing on Everyday Concerns is Key for Democrats Vying for Governorships" * New reporting from the AP highlights how DGA Chair Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear sees Democratic gubernatorial candidates building on their historic success in 2025 by focusing on "offering solutions for Americans feeling stressed by high costs for housing, health care and other essent more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Bangladeshi Women, Girls, Minorities Face Rising Violence * On February 12, Bangladesh is scheduled to hold its first general elections since the country's August 2024 Monsoon revolution. But ahead of the elections, attacks on women, girls, and religious minorities are on the rise, exposing the interim government's failure to protect fundamental human rights. Police data shows that gender-bas more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom on Republicans' failed attempt to silence voters Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ruling against California Republicans. The group of California Republicans attempted to nullify a congressional map California voters approved last more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * "Charitable" political advice from the Century Foundation? Private charitable foundations on the left and right use "issue polling" to promote their agenda to friendly politicians. Is this what Americans believe charities should be doing? By Michael Watson Officially, charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are forbidden from "directly or indirectl more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Announces Final House Passage Of Two More Of Twelve Annual Appropriations Measures Including Approval Of His Request To Continue Funding The East-West Center * (Washington, DC) -U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the key House Committee on Appropriations, responsible for all federal discretionary funding, announced final House passage of a measure consolidating two more of twelve annual more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CBC Issues Statement on Closing Civic Space in Advance of Uganda's Elections * Washington, D.C. \- 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 elections: "The Ugandan people deserve a free a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Africa Still Matters - An EU Opportunity With an absent US, the EU has a great opportunity to strengthen a vital partnership and prove itself a serious global contender. By Niccolo Comini The continent of Africa will become ever more important in the 21st century. Home to some of the fastest-growing populations and economies in the world, a plethora of critical minerals, ye more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes in Favor of Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2026 * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of H.R. 7006, a two-bill funding package covering the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) and the Nat more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 15 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Colorado County Clerks Association send Joint Letter to Governor Jared Polis Yesterday, Tuesday, January 13, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold and the Colorado County Clerks Association sent a joint letter to Governor Jared Polis asking that he not pardon or commute the sentence of Tina Peters. The full text of the letter ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Supports Bipartisan Bill That Stimulates Economic Growth, Protects Elections, and Keeps Americans Safe * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted for H.R. 7006, a bipartisan funding bill that covers financial services, general government, national security, and the U.S. Department of State. The funding will help hard-working Americans with tax fil more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10908) on Jan. 13, 2026, by Peter J. Meyer, Latin American and Canadian affairs specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * Costa Rica: An Overview Costa Rica historically has been a bastion of stability in Central America and at times has been a key U.S. partner for advancing policy goals in the region. The 118th Congress enacted appropriations and other legislation (P.L. 118-159, S more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Japan Poised for Early General Election By Kristi Govella and Yuko Nakano On January 14, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi informed ruling coalition officials of her intention to dissolve the lower house of the Japanese parliament, setting in motion preparation for an early general election. This decision comes at a time when Japan faces intensifying tensions more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Jan. 15 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Europe from Ukraine to the Arctic: international law at a turning point Insights from the Secretary General's speech to European countries at the Committee of Ministers * Secretary General Alain Berset spoke at the first meeting of 2026 of the Committee of Ministers - the decision-making body of the Council of Europe -with an acceleration of conflict and strife very much to the fore on the continent and ar more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Prioritizes Georgia Election Transparency and Accountability Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones called on the Secretary of State to attend the Georgia Senate Ethics Committee meeting on Thursday, January 22nd at 4:00pm to answer for repeated failures in protecting the integrity of Georgia's elections. "Fulton County has now admitted to the State Election  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Secretary Raffensperger Continues Fight to Keep Georgians' Social Security Numbers from Unknown Parties The Georgia Secretary of State's Office is continuing to uphold state law that prevents Georgia voters' private information, including social security numbers, from being shared with unknown, outside parties. The Department of Justice requested Georgia voters' full social security more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 14 [Category: Religion] -- The Church of England issued the following news release: * * * House of Bishops shares letter to the Church as Living in Love and Faith approaches conclusion * The House of Bishops has shared a letter to the wider Church of England setting out an agreed position as it prepares to bring the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process - which explores the Church's approach to identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage - to a conclusion. The le more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Floor Remarks in Support of FY 2026 FSGG Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of the Fiscal Year 2026 FSGG Appropriations bill. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:Click here (link is exte more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sullivan Highlights his Bycatch Reduction Bill, Continued AK LNG Progress on KDLL Radio * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) spoke with Ashlyn O'Hara recently on KDLL Kenai Public Radio about his Bycatch Reduction and Research Act legislation introduced last week to improve marine environmental data collection, enhance electronic fisheries monitoring and reporting, and advance ge more PR

PARIS, France, Jan. 15 -- International Federation for Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Uganda: Repression threatens election credibility As Ugandans prepare to vote in the 15 January 2026 general elections, systematic repression and restrictions on fundamental freedoms threaten the credibility of the process. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) urges authorities to take immediate steps to ensure transparency, safety, and openness essential for genuine de more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Judicial Watch Statement on Supreme Court Victory Affirming Broad Candidate Standing to Bring Election Court Challenges Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton responded today to the Supreme Court of the United States 7-2 decision in favor of granting standing in a historic case filed on behalf of Congressman Mike Bost and two presidential electors, who were before the court to vindicate their standing more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to Support Small Businesses, Protect Elections from Interference * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a bipartisan government funding package that includes new funding to support small businesses, protect our elections from unlawful interference, and continue economic development programs President Trump and 'DOGE' tried to cut (link is external). "T more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: 2026 Midterm Elections * WASHINGTON (January 14, 2026) - As the 2026 midterm elections near both sides of the aisle are racing to determine which party will control the House and the Senate. Recent polls show that the Democrats are positioned well above the Republicans for retaking control of the House. This election will also determine whether the president will be able to follow through wi more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Oles in the News: Political scientist talks about Minnesota politics in two national outlets * During the first week of January, St. Olaf College Professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies Dan Hofrenning spoke with the Associated Press and Reuters regarding breaking political news coverage in Minnesota. Hofrenning's academic background focuses on analyzing United States politics, including campa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 14 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * PLA announces candidates for 2026 Board Election * CHICAGO -The Public Library Association (PLA) 2025 Nominating Committee has unveiled the slate of candidates for the Association's 2026 election. This year, eight nominees will stand for four positions on the PLA Board of Directors : 2027-2028 president, American Library Association (ALA) division councilor, and two d more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 15 -- ProgressNow Colorado, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Progress Under Siege: Colorado Progressives Kick Off 2026 Legislative Session With Hope, Trepidation As the Seventy-fifth Colorado General Assembly kicked off its second regular session today, ProgressNow Colorado, the state's largest multi-issue progressive advocacy organization, welcomed lawmakers back to the People's House to hammer out another ambitious legislative agenda  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 14 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * SCOTUS agrees with Attorney General Alan Wilson on protecting ballot integrity * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson applauded a Supreme Court ruling today that agrees with a friend-of-the-court brief he joined last summer. The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that an Illinois Congressman can challenge that state's law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Carve Out Path to Senate Majority in 2026 * January 14, 2026 TO : Interested Parties FR : Devan Barber, DSCC Executive Director RE : Over the last year, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) has built a strong foundation for electoral success and created the path for Democrats to take the Senate majority in 2026. While Republicans began the cycle more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Smith, Salazar introduce the Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2026 Imposing sanctions and protecting human rights * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee, and Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, today introduced legislation to impose targeted sanctions ag more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune on Democrats' War Powers Hypocrisy * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, today we expect to vote on a resolution to direct the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela - even tho more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville on Radical Islam: "The Enemy is Now Inside the Gates" * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) once again took to the Senate floor to discuss what he believes is the greatest national security threat facing the United States: the rise of Radical Islam and Sharia Law. In the speech, Sen. Tuberville discussed how Democratic elected officials and the legacy media are en more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Uganda: Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights * (Nairobi) - Ugandan authorities should immediately restore internet access and refrain from imposing blanket shutdowns that undermine fundamental rights and threaten election integrity, Human Rights Watch said today. "Uganda's constitution and international human rights obligations guarantee access to information and freedom of expression, r more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Uganda: Government Suspends Civic Groups Ahead of Elections * On January 12, 2026, days before Uganda's national elections on January 15, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations ordered at least 10 nongovernmental organizations to immediately cease their operations indefinitely. The suspended organizations include human rights, media, and election monitoring organizations. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Votes for Full-Year Spending Package to Fund Departments of State, Treasury, and More * WASHINGTON, D.C. -January 14, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of the Financial Services and General Government and the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. The two-bill package provides full-year funding for the Departments o more PR