WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act to Address Child Care Fraud * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and four of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Stop Fraud by Strengthening Oversight and More Accountability for Lying and Illegal Activity (Stop Fraud by SOMALIA) Act, which would strengthen penalties fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Expands Investigation into Noncitizens Registering to Vote Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) expanded his investigation into noncitizens registering to vote. This morning, letters were sent to ten Secretaries of State seeking answers on how each state conducts voter list maintenance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Signs Discharge Petition to Bring Ban on Stock Trading to the Floor * Restore Trust in Government Act WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today signed a discharge petition to bring the Restore Trust in Government Act to the House floor for a vote. The petition requires 218 signatures. The Restore Trust in Government Act would end the practice of Members of Congress, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Votes Against Funding for ICE Homeland Security spending bill supports lawless immigration enforcement  WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today voted against the annual appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security that contains funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. As outlined by House Democratic leadership, Democrats have bee more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Curt Cignetti named 2025 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year * HOUSTON, January 21, 2026 -Curt Cignetti, head coach at Indiana University, was named national college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association's Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards, presented by Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System. The 40th annual awards program benefits the American Heart more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Women Leading Red State Democratic Parties Slam Donald Trump for Banning Abortion 13 states have enacted abortion bans since Roe v. Wade was struck down Reminder: Trump said 'I was able to kill' Roe v. Wade in a Truth Social post in 2023. * Today, State Democratic Party Chairs Jane Kleeb of Nebraska, Nikki Fried of Florida, Lauren Necochea of Id more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN College Basketball Schedule Changes - Jan. 24-25 * Due to the impending winter storm, the following college basketball changes have been made to ESPN's schedule, Jan. 24-25. Men's college basketball changes (as of January 22 at 3 p.m. ET) * Saturday, Jan. 24 * No. 22 North Carolina at No. 14 Virginia moves from 2 p.m. on ESPN to noon on ESPN2 * NC Sta more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events unveils networks and commentators for 2026 Shriners Children's Clearwater Softball Invitational * The Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, ESPN Events' owned-and-operated college softball tournament returns to the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. for its seventh year. The four-day invitational - Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 12-15 - will showcase  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * From Lab Bench to Breakthrough: How a UT Mentor-Student Partnership Sparked a Rising East Tennessee Biotech Company By Lee Ferguson When Trey Fisher, PhD, walked into the vascular biology lab led by Deidra Mountain, PhD, at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Knoxville more than a decade ago, he was a graduate student looking for a scientific c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger Presses Insurance CEOs on Market Control, Vertical Integration, and Conflicts of Interest * WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing with major health insurance CEOs, Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, Vice Chair of the Subcommittee, pressed industry leaders on how excessive consolidation and vertical integration are driving higher costs a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * In Exchange with Congressman Cohen, Special Counsel Jack Smith Explains How Donald Trump Tried to Intimidate Witnesses * President indicted on charges of conspiracy to overturn 2020 election result and retain classified documents WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith about his investigation and i more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Sanders, Wyden Demand HHS Rescind Transphobic Rule Discriminating Against Those with Gender Dysphoria Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) this week wrote to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights Paula M. Stannard in strong opposition to the Department of Healt more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 23 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news: * * * Memphis Research Leader Calls for Open Agricultural A.I. in Davos DAVOS, SWITZERLAND -- University of Memphis Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation Dr. Jasbir Dhaliwal spoke during a high-level panel discussion in Davos, urging global institutions to recommit to research that impacts the public good. Inside the Davos Lodge, an invite-only conference held alongside the World Economic Forum, more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Drummond leads multi-state support for Trump's funding cuts over transgender bathroom policies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a multi-state coalition of attorneys general in support of President Trump's decision to withhold federal funding for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) over district policies that allow biological males to access fema more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 22 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Omari Booker named CECA's 2025-26 Tennessee Artist Fellow * Omari Booker, a Nashville-based visual artist who primarily works with oil paintings but also incorporates mixed media into his creative practice. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA) at Austin Peay State University (APSU) has announced the 2025-26 Tennessee Artist Fellowship re more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * Top 50 Watch List revealed for 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year With the highly anticipated 2026 NCAA Division I Softball season approaching, USA Softball has officially announced the Top 50 Watch List (including ties) for the 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding athletic achievement among Division I collegiate softball players from across the nation.  more PR