WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11391) on Feb. 2, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe: * * * The "Interim Docket" or "Shadow Docket": Non-Merits Matters at the Supreme Court Over the past decade, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued approximately fifty to eighty decisions per year in merits cases - matters that receive full briefing and oral argument - as well as thousands of orders disposing of n more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Ahead of Hearing, Warren Presses Bessent to Terminate $20 Billion Line of Credit for Argentina's Government Trump Administration opened $20 billion credit line to bail out Argentina's financial markets, and its global investors in order to prop up Trump political ally ahead of an election. * U.S. Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Alarms Sounding for Michigan Republicans as "Democrats outpace GOP turnout" in State Senate Special Primary [WLNS] * WLNS : "Democrats had the advantage" Alarm bells should be ringing for Michigan Republicans. This week's special election primary for Michigan's 35th State Senate district saw higher turnout than Michigan's last two special Senate elections, with Democratic turnout more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: Political pressure on the Fed has reached a climax * The Federal Reserve was intended by the Constitution's framers to be insulated from political pressures and changing administrations, and board governors serve a single 14-year term. Now, President Donald Trump's disapproval of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has led to the Department of Justice launching a criminal investigatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Cato Expert: Trump's Pardon Pressure Campaign Sets Dangerous Precedent In 2024, Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk, was convicted of seven counts of election tampering at the state level following multiple breaches of ballot security in her county's 2020 elections. Following President Donald Trump's re-election, he has continually tried to pressure Colorado Governor Jared Polis into pardoning Peters by jeop more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * How Crypto Funds Russia's War Russia's use of cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions has exposed a gap in the international community's attempts to throttle Moscow's war machine. By Sergiy Makogon The emergence of the A7A5 stablecoin represents a transformative shift in global financial evasion. Until now, the international community has relied on the dominance of the US dollar more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Japan: An Island of Pragmatism in a Sea of Drama As US foreign policy shifts, Japan adapts with an eye on defense. By Alina Polyakova Snap elections are often a sign of political upheaval - not so for Japan. When Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament in January and set the stage for elections on February 8, it wasn't, as in France, a sign of paralysis more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release: * * * CFTC's Refusal to Recognize Prediction Markets are Casinos Endangers Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with CFTC Chair Mike Selig's decision to with more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Teachers Union Announces 2026 Primary Election Endorsements * Chicago, IL- The Chicago Teachers Union announced its slate of endorsements for the 2026 primary elections. "Through vigorous review and debate, our members have decided to back candidates who will put Chicago's schoolchildren and workers first and use their office to stand up to Trump's attacks, cuts, and o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fong Highlights Historic Investment Accounts for Newborns, Encourages Local Families to Enroll * BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -This week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) highlighted the historic investment accounts created by the Invest America Act, passed by Congress last summer as part of the Working Families Tax Cut (P.L. 119-21). New details released by the White House last Wednesday outlined  more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 6 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Scott Jennings and Ana Navarro Debate Over the GOP The Republican analysts differ on some key Trump administration actions. * With nine months to go before the 2026 midterms, and one year into the second Trump presidency, a major issue already facing the Republican Party is how to prepare for a post-Trump world. The future of the GOP was the subject of a Dartmouth Political Union debate on Feb. 3 between f more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Democrats Expand the House Battlefield As More Republicans Drop Out of Race for Congress * House Democrats are on offense ahead of the November midterm election, united behind a commonsense message, powered by grassroots support, and rallying behind the American people disgusted by the GOP-controlled Congress. As The New York Times reports, "All across the country, the Democrats t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * MAGA Billionaire's Surprise Campaign Launch Upends Georgia's Already Messy GOP Gov Primary Republicans and dark money groups have already committed to spending nearly $64 million in the primary * The shock campaign announcement of MAGA billionaire Rick Jackson today has "upended" Georgia's GOP gubernatorial primary - and is set to make what has been an ugly and expensive race to the r more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 5 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Eurobarometer shows the EU must strengthen Europe's media ecosystem * EU leaders must considerably strengthen the European media ecosystem. This is the conclusion drawn by the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) after reading the results of the latest Eurobarometer survey on citizens' concern about communication-related risks, such as disinformation, fake content generated by artificial  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, by Senior Director Joshua L. Andrews, manager Matt Abdifar, principal Megan S. Herber and principal Nicholas P. Manetto: * * * Conclusion of the FY26 Appropriations Process Kicks Off the FY27 Process in Election-Shorted Year As an appropriations bill gains consensus, it becomes harder to influence. Early engagement is important. At a Glance * Organizations interest more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Here are five primary dangers from political AI chatbots, VCU expert Jason Ross Arnold says The political science professor also shares advice - and a stark warning about the threat to democracy. * The journals Nature and Science recently published results of studies that found that AI chatbots can persuade voters to change their political views, though with facts that weren't always acc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Van Hollen, Walkinshaw Launch the Federal Workforce Caucus * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) announced the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen our merit-based federal civil service so these d more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10298) on Feb. 2, 2026, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt. Here are excerpts: * * * India's Domestic Political Setting Overview According to its Constitution, India, the world's most populous country, is a "sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic" where the bulk of executive power rests with the prime minister and his/her Council of Ministers. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood, Issa Introduce Legislation to Ensure Diaspora Access to Lebanon Elections * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) joined Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) to introduce the SAFE Lebanon Act to ensure that members of the eligible Lebanese diaspora are not prevented from voting in Lebanon's elections by authorizing sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that obstruct Lebanon more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * LCV Action Fund Announces New Round of Endorsements for U.S. House of Representatives The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect candidates who will fight to lower energy costs, build a clean energy economy, and strengthen our democracy for all, announced 14 endorsements for the U.S. House of Representatives. The endorsements include incumbent more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * League of Women Voters Condemns President Trump's Call to "Nationalize" Elections * WASHINGTON, DC - The League of Women Voters issued the following statement in response to President Trump's call to "Nationalize" elections: "President Trump's continued rhetoric is a calculated effort to dismantle the integrity of the electoral system as we know it. This is not political theater: more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Marie Claire: Nancy Pelosi's Parting Message to Women in This Political "Freak Show" * Washington D.C. - In an exclusive interview (link is external) with Marie Claire, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on her historic career as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, the women reshaping power in Congress today and the personal convictions that continue to guide her as she prepares  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Raises Alarm Bells Over the Trump Administration's Threats of ICE at Polling Locations * Washington (February 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement in response to growing recognition that the Trump administration's immigration policies are tied to efforts to subvert free and fair elections in the United States. On January 24-the same d more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * MDP Chair Hertel Calls Out Trump's Threat to Have Feds Take Over Detroit's Elections In response to Donald Trump still spreading conspiracy theories about his 2020 election loss and now brazenly threatening to have the federal government get involved in Detroit's elections, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement in response: "Donald Trum more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Mosque charity trustee avoids ban after social media post investigated * A trustee of a charity that runs a mosque in Bristol has avoided disqualification after being investigated over a social media post about Hamas's attack on Israel on 7 October 2023. Abdul Malik will continue to sit on Easton Jamia more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance Announces 2026-2027 Advisory Committee alliance leadership release The 2026-2027 Payments Innovation Alliance Advisory Committee is now official. Payments Innovation Alliance Participating Members have been elected to the five committees which, combined, form the Advisory Committee. "I am excited to have our new leadership helping to chart the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: WSJ Talks to Latino Voters in Allentown Who Have Soured on Ryan Mackenzie And Plan to Vote Him Out * Mackenzie voter: "I'll vote for any Democrat" New reporting from The Wall Street Journal features Latino voters in Allentown who are pissed that Congressman Ryan Mackenzie and D.C. Republicans have done nothing to lower costs. A three time Trump voter tells the WSJ they "wi more PR

BASEL, Switzerland, Feb. 6 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Novartis delivered high single-digit sales growth, achieved 40% core margin and further advanced the pipeline in 2025 Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Full year * Net sales grew +8% (cc1, +8% USD) with core operating income1 up +14% (cc, +12% USD) - Sales growth driven by continued strong performance from priority brands including Kisqali (+57% cc), Kesimpta (+36% cc), Pluvi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Announces Launch of Federal Workforce Caucus * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) in announcing the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen our merit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy's SAVE America Act to Hit House Floor Next Week * February 5, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Congressman Chip Roy's (R-TX-21) SAVE America Act ( H.R.7296 (link is external) ) will be voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives next week, Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced late Wednesday night. Last week, Congressman Roy and Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the SAVE America Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House to Vote on SAVE America Act Next Week * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss the SAVE America Act, which will require voters to provide photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register to vote. Click here (link is external) or the image above to view Leader Scalise's full interview. Highlig more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House to Vote on SAVE America Act Next Week * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss the SAVE America Act, which will require voters to provide photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register to vote. Click here or the image above to view Leader Scalise's full interview. Highlights from Leader Scal more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Joins Reps. James Walkinshaw and Steny Hoyer, Sen. Chris Van Hollen to Launch Federal Workforce Caucus * WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, February 4, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) joined Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) to announce the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release: * * * FOLLOWING HOUSE PASSAGE, MARYLAND SENATE SHOULD PROTECT FAIR ELECTIONS AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERMS ANNAPOLIS, MD--Following the passage of new electoral maps by the Maryland House of Delegates, Stand Up America called on state senate leaders to take more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Takes Actions to Protect Integrity of U.S. Elections * Today, the U.S. Department of Education's (the Department's) Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) launched an investigation into Tufts University (Tufts) and the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) to determine if the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE) has led to violations of the Family Ed more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Walkinshaw, Hoyer Launch the Federal Workforce Caucus * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-Va.) and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) announced the launch of the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen our merit-based federal civil service so these dedicated p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Launch Federal Workforce Caucus * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner joined his colleagues in launching the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this Caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen our merit-based federal civil service so these dedicated public servants can continue to deliver for the American people without political int more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Sounds the Alarm on Trump's Election Threats, ICE Deployments at Polling Places on MS NOW * Washington, D.C. -Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to condemn Steve Bannon's call for ICE agents to "surround the polls" and the Trump administration's ongoing attempts to undermine free and fair elections. Schiff also  more PR