WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * AFPI Applauds U.S. Department of Education Actions to Protect Student Data and Election Integrity The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Thomas Lane, Director of Election Integrity, on the U.S. Department of Education's decision to launch Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) investigations into Tufts University and the National Stud more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Alarms Sounding for Amir Hassan and Michigan Republicans as "Democrats outpace GOP turnout" in State Senate Special Primary [WLNS] * WLNS : "Democrats had the advantage" Alarm bells should be ringing for Amir Hassan and 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  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Senator Finchem Advances Sweeping Family Court Reforms as Democrats Defend a System that Traumatizes Kids, Families Senator Mark Finchem, Chairman of the Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders, is taking decisive action to rebalance Arizona's family court system by advancing a slate of bold reforms that prioritize the needs of children and parents  more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Feb. 7 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Bangladesh: IPI urges authorities and political parties to respect press freedom in lead-up to election Authorities must seize the opportunity to reset years of democratic backsliding and heightened attacks on the media * Ahead of Bangladesh's February 12 election, the International Press Institute (IPI) urges political parties, the interim government, and election officials to demo more PR

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb. 7 -- The Caribbean Community, an organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, issued the following news release: * * * CARICOM strengthens relations with three European countries The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) strengthened its growing relationship with Sweden, Norway and Austria this week as new ambassadors from those countries were accredited to CARICOM. On Tuesday 3 February, Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett accept more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses Blake Miguez in LA-05 Club for Growth PAC endorsed State Senator Blake Miguez in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. Miguez, a member of the Club for Growth Foundation's 2025 Fellowship class, is running to replace Rep. Julia Letlow (CFGF Lifetime Rating: 71%), who previously announced she would run for U.S. Senate. "Blake Miguez is a proven conservative  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams to AG Bondi, Director Patel: Recall FBI Agents from Fulton County Elections Offices Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi following the FBI raid of Fulton County's Election Hub and Operations Center on January 28, 2026. The raid occurred under the pretext of false and repeatedly debunked assertions from President Donald Trump  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Unveils New Voter Contact Strategy, Organizing Blitz to Reach Over One Million Infrequent Voters in the Coming Months Local Listeners is the most aggressive voter engagement and volunteer training program by the DNC to start a midterm year New program targets voters who voted in 2020 but did not vote in 2024 * Today, the DNC launched Local Listeners, a new voter contact program to engage ov more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats' Plan to Reach 1 Million Infrequent Voters, Earth-Shattering Victory in Texas, Defeat Republicans' Extreme Agenda This week, the DNC launched Local Listeners, our new program to engage over a million infrequent voters who voted in 2020 but sat out 2024 across key congressional districts and states. By taking a 'listening first' approach, the DNC is ensuring more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Pam Bondi's Annual Review: Political Prosecutions, Epstein Cover-Ups, and Undermining Elections Today marks one year since Pam Bondi was confirmed as Attorney General, and her first year has been a disaster for Americans' freedom and justice. Since her confirmation, she has used the Department of Justice to do Donald Trump's personal bidding against his perceived political enemies, stonewall the r more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4563) On December 31, 2025, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the Commission failed to act on Plaintiff's administrative complaint. Bernegger v. FEC ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Himes Statement on Gabbard's Involvement in 2020 Election Probe U.S. Representatives Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence today released the following statement: "Despite the Administration's bluster, Tulsi Gabbard has yet to offer a plausible explanation, or a defensi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Launch Federal Workforce Caucus * U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Representatives James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), and 21 colleagues in launching the Federal Workforce Caucus. The members are launching this caucus to bolster efforts to protect federal workers and strengthen merit-based federal civil service so these dedicate more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * ICYMI: DNC Launches Major Voter Contact Program, Organizing Blitz to Reach Over One Million Infrequent Voters in Key Congressional Districts Yesterday, the DNC launched Local Listeners, our latest and most aggressive voter contact program to engage more than one million infrequent voters -- people who voted in 2020 but sat out 2024 -- across key congressional districts. The program more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Joint Statement from America's 24 Democratic Governors on Trump's Threats to "Nationalize" Elections Today, DGA Chair Governor Andy Beshear, DGA Vice Chair Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Governor Tony Evers, Governor Bob Ferguson, Governor Josh Green, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Katie Hobbs, Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Laura Kelly, Governor Tina Kotek, Governor Ned Lamont, Governor  more PR

ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Economic Community of West African States posted the following news release: * * * THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK SEEKS GREATER COLLABORATION WITH ECOWAS COMMISSION ON FRUITFUL PARTNERSHIP The kingdom of Denmark is seeking greater collaboration with ECOWAS to strengthen the current partnership between both entities to foster peace, security and stability of the West African region. The Ambassador of Denmark to the Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Jens Ole Bach Hans more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Announces Free Elections Act in Response to Trump's Election Takeover Remarks to Reinforce Existing Constitutional and Legal Protections Legislation Reaffirms That DHS, ICE, and CBP Agents Cannot Be Deployed at Election Sites * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today announced that he will soon be introducing the Free Elections Act in direct response to President Dona more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS, NOT BRUTALIZE OR KILL THEM" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNOW's All In, where he made clear that Democrats will continue demanding reform to Donald Trump's out-of-control Department of Homeland Security that is unleashing harm  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE USED TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYDAY AMERICANS, NOT BRUTALIZE OR KILL THEM" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNOW's All In, where he made clear that Democrats will continue demanding reform to Donald Trump's out-of-control Department of Homeland Security that is unleashing harm on the American people.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: "WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT ICE AGENTS ARE CONDUCTING THEMSELVES LIKE EVERY OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, where he made clear that Republicans need to join Democrats in demanding dramatic reforms at DHS to ensure agents do not continue brutalizing the American peopl more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: "WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT ICE AGENTS ARE CONDUCTING THEMSELVES LIKE EVERY OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NPR's Morning Edition, where he made clear that Republicans need to join Democrats in demanding dramatic reforms at DHS to ensure agents do not continue brutalizing the American people. STEVE INSKEEP: Leader more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 6 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Special election set for June 9 to fill House District 29 seat Seat vacant following January 10 death of State Representative Kathy Javner * Governor Janet Mills and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows signed a proclamation announcing a special election for the Maine House District 29 seat will be held on June 9, 2026. The Special Election will correspond with the 2026 Primary Elec more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 (TNSbrep) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release: * * * New Report: How Stormwater Reform Could Lower Housing Costs Federal runoff mandates add thousands to development costs while delivering limited environmental benefits * In elections, policy debates, and news headlines, discussions of the affordability crisis overwhelmingly focus on housing. Although housing policy is largely determined at the local level, rising costs have affected Americans nati more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * McGovern Condemns Political Violence, Alleged Attempt at OMB Director Vought's Life * WASHINGTON-Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) made the following statement in response to a Maryland man's alleged attempt to kill OMB Director Russ Vought: "I always have-and always will-condemn political violence in all forms, regardless of whether it's directed towards the left, center, or right. I more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Mfume, Van Hollen, Walkinshaw, Hoyer Launch the Federal Workforce Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), 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 me more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * REMINDER: Mike Rogers Lied About Detroit Voters, Falsely Claimed a "Van in Detroit with Ballots" Cost Him the 2024 Senate Election With Donald Trump continuing to spread deranged conspiracy theories about this 2020 election loss and now threatening an unconstitutional federal takeover of Detroit's elections, a reminder that multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers has been more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * State Auditor Boliek Announces Modernization of Election Data Systems Commission Today, State Auditor Dave Boliek announced the creation of the Modernization of Election Data Systems (MEDS) Commission to provide assistance and practical advice with the ongoing efforts to modernize North Carolina's election management system. The North Carolina Office of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * President Trump Showcases Historic Successes, Future Vision in Exclusive NBC Interview In a commanding, nearly hour-long Oval Office exclusive with NBC News anchor Tom Llamas, President Donald J. Trump delivered a clear-eyed assessment of his Administration's remarkable record of achievement and success delivering on his America First agenda. More than one year into his second term, President Trump showcase more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Statement on Trump's Threat to Take Over U.S. Elections * Washington D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Elections for the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement on President Trump's threat to take over U.S. election systems: "Trump's threats to take over our elections are just the latest in a series of extremely  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Bill to Lock In Election Safeguards, Protect Overseas Military Ballots Senate Judiciary & Elections Committee Chair Wendy Rogers is taking action to lock in election rules that protect military voters, eliminate calendar confusion, and reinforce transparency at polling locations statewide with SB 1425 passing the Senate today. SB 1425 permanently moves more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 6 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Sri Lanka: Police target media amid freedom of expression crackdown * Sri Lankan authorities have intensified a crackdown on media freedom through the unlawful summoning of investigative journalist Tharindu Jayawardena and a police request to revoke the broadcasting license of the Hiru Media Network. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Sr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - Feb. 6, 2026: * * * This Week in Climate Action - February 6, 2026 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering a fifth win for offshore wind, attacks on our public lands, and a new batch of endorsements from LCV Action Fund.  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 7 (TNSrep) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Survey Shows Most Houston-area Residents Donate to Causes, Not Campaigns Report Highlights Low Participation in Political Fundraising Ahead of Statewide Primary Elections Key Takeaways * Many Houston-area residents say they are unlikely to donate to political campaigns in upcoming elections, pointing to limited grassroots participation in campaign fundraising, according to a n more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 6 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, by Mark Beeson to Melbourne Asia Review: * * * China and Australia: A possible pathway to collective action on climate change? It's not controversial to suggest that we live in troubled times. Even without the erratic and destructive presidency of Donald Trump in the United States, which has upended the so-called rules based international order, security was already in short suppl more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Spanberger Signs Bills to Send Constitutional Amendments to Virginia Voters Governor Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement after signing legislation to set referendums on proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution. "Virginia voters deserve the opportunity to respond to the nationwide attacks on our rights, freedoms, and elections. Everyone deserves the f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 7 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full, unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Maria Corina Machado: We will do whatever it takes and risk whatever we have to do to have a free Venezuela to which we will bring our children back home.  more PR