ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * Nonpartisan Group Urges Court to Protect Georgians' Private Voter Data Seized in FBI Raid Georgia First, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting voter privacy, safeguarding the integrity of election records, and defending the public's right of access to judicial proceedings, filed an amicus brief supporting Fulton County's emergency petition seeking the return of sens more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * House Passes Massive Election Bill Ahead of Midterms By Logan Sekulow The GOP-controlled House just passed the SAVE America Act, which requires a photo ID to vote in federal elections. Now the bill is headed to the Senate, where Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) has already vowed to shut it down, despite the numbers showing the majority of American voters agree with requiring identification - eve more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Defends Trump's America First Trade Policy * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.J.Res.72, a privileged resolution to overturn President Trump's "national emergency" on fentanyl pouring in from Canada, which allowed IEEPA tariffs to be imposed. Click HERE to watch Remarks as Delivered: The Democrats fou more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 13 -- Australia Post, a government-owned corporation that provides postal services, issued the following news release: * * * Proposed stamp price increase to address ongoing losses of Letters service Australia Post has lodged a draft Price Notification with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), proposing an increase in the Basic Postage Rate (BPR) from $1.70 to $1.85 from mid-late 2026 to offset ongoing losses in its Letters service. The price  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Barr Backs Voter ID Mandate, Calls on McConnell to Advance SAVE America Act * Washington, DC- U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted for the SAVE America Act and wrote to U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, urging him to support the movement of the SAVE America Act. The SAVE America Act requires voter identification to cast a ballot in all elections. It also r more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC Leaders Oppose Republican Bill to Disenfranchise Minority Voters * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) and CAPAC Civil Rights and Voting Rights Task Force Chair Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued a joint statement following House passage of H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act : "Instead of lowering costs for har more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Federal Power Grab Threatens Election Integrity The House voted this week to approve the SAVE Act -- legislation that flips the Constitution's careful design on its head by centralizing election power in Washington. Cato scholar Walter Olson warns the bill arms the President with dangerous new authority to punish local officials and impose rushed Documentary Proof of Citizenship (DPOC) requirements that go beyond  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * CLC's Trevor Potter Urges Senate to Safeguard FEC Independence in Response to New Trump Nominations * WASHINGTON -On February 11, President Donald Trump announced that he sent nominations to the Senate to fill two vacant seats on the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Trevor Potter, president of Campaign Legal Center (CLC) and former Republican chairman of the Federal Election Comm more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 12 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Shannon Bird Qualifies for State Primary Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Shannon Bird, Democratic candidate for United States House of Representatives, District 8, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot. Candidates for United States House of Representat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Aderholt's Statement on House Passage of the SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Aderholt voted 'Yes' on the SAVE America Act, which passed through the House of Representatives. The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and strengthens election integrity standards. "I am proud to have voted 'Yes' on the SA more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Stands for Election Integrity * WASHINGTON -U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act. This legislation builds on the original Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act by requiring states to require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. "One illegal vote is one to more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Congressman Burchett votes in favor of the SAVE America Act Today, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN02) voted YES on the SAVE America Act. The bill was introduced by Congressman Chip Roy (TX21) and is cosponsored by Congressman Burchett. The SAVE America Act requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and to present photo identifica more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Joyce Votes to Secure American Elections * WASHINGTON D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) voted in favor of the SAVE America Act to protect election integrity. This legislation will require voters to present a valid physical photo ID to vote in person and require states to take proactive steps to ensure only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in federal elections. This legisla more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mfume, Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Denounce Trump Statements on Nationalizing Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) announced their joint introduction of a resolution to denounce President Trump's recent statements calling on members of the Republican Party to "nationalize" or "take over" (link is external) v more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Voted for the SAVE America Act to Protect Elections * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which passed the House on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The bill requires proof of American citizenship for federal voter registration to restore election integrity and prevent foreign interference.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes Against Legislation To Increase Voter Suppression and Disenfranchise Voters * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted against the SAVE America Act, H.R. 7296, a bill that adds burdensome documentation requirements for every American seeking to register or re-register to vote, including those who have moved, changed parties, or changed their names. Under this  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes NO on GOP Takeover of Free and Fair Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after voting NO on Republicans' bill that disenfranchises millions of Americans from having their voices heard on election day: "I voted against Donald Trump and Republicans' power grab to commandeer free and fair elections. Instead of wor more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Votes Against GOP Voter Suppression Bill * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against Congressional Republicans' so-called " SAVE America Act," harmful legislation that would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. In particular, 69 million women who have legally changed their names would be forced to confront serious red tape and logistic more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Applauds House Passage of SAVE America Act to Strengthen Election Integrity * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today highlighted the House passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, commonsense legislation to strengthen the integrity of federal elections by ensuring that only United States citizens vote. The House passed the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES AGAINST GOP VOTER SUPPRESSION LEGISLATION * WASHINGTON - Last night, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against the GOP-led SAVE America Act and released the following statement: "Let me be clear: Non-citizens are already barred from registering and voting in federal elections, and would receive jail time or face deportation as a result. This flawed legislation is redundant  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following news: * * * CRC News: Congress looks at left-wing street chaos CRC and InfluenceWatch help Congress and the media "follow the money" behind left-wing protests, teacher union mischief and more. Fox News Channel--House committee investigates left-wing organizations 'sowing chaos' across US: The House Ways and Means Committee is holding a Tuesday hearing to expose left-wing nonprofit groups BreakThrough and Tricontinental,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity * February 11, 2026 Durbin: The President's aims are clear. He wants to make the case for the 'Big Lie' that the 2020 election was stolen from him so he can assuage his fragile ego and justify directly interfering in the 2026 and 2028 elections. WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sounded the alarm on the Trump Administration's threats to election integrity. Durbin began his remarks by commenting on the more PR

BERLIN, Germany, Feb. 13 (TNSrep) -- Institutional Shareholder Services, a provider of corporate governance and responsible investment solutions to financial market participants, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Economic and Geopolitical Headwinds to Shape 2026 Annual Meeting Seasons, ISS Governance Forecasts ROCKVILLE, Md. -- ISS Governance, a leading global provider of independent and objective shareholder meeting research and vote recommendations and a unit of ISS  more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 13 -- The British Electoral Commission issued the following news release: * * * Electoral Commission responds to government's elections bill The Electoral Commission has said the UK Government's Representation of the People Bill (Opens in new window) would significantly improve the electoral system for voters, parties, campaigners and administrators. Responding to the bill, published today, the Commission highlights changes to voter registration and political finance ru more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Equality California posted the following news release: * * * Equality California Announces Pro-Equality Candidate Endorsements for 2026 Legislative Elections * LOS ANGELES - Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization announced the endorsements of eight pro-equality candidates running for federal and state legislative offices. "Now more than ever, it is critical that we elect pro-LGBTQ+ lea more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Supports and Applauds Passage of Election Security Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) applauded the passage of the SAVE America Act, legislation he cosponsored that builds on the original SAVE Act. The SAVE America Act would require voter ID for participation in federal elections, in addition to maintaining the original bill's proof-of-citizenship requi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Reject Pettersen's Amendment to Protect Voting Rights in Colorado * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after House Rules Committee Republicans unanimously opposed her amendment to protect voting rights in Colorado. Pettersen's amendment would ensure the Trump-backed voter suppression bill would not disenfranchis more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Hungary: Blocking Lawsuits Undermines Rule of Law * (London, February 12, 2026) - Hungary's government dealt a severe blow to the rule of law by issuing a decree that terminates ongoing court cases challenging a tax on municipalities, Human Rights Watch said today. The move sets a dangerous precedent for executive interference with the courts and the separation of powers. "Shutting down court more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pfluger Votes to Secure American Elections * WASHINGTON, DC - In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): As reported in the Concho Valley Homepage, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) voted to pass S. 1383, the SAVE America Act, and secure U.S. elections. Only Americans should be able to vote in American elections, plain and simple. Following the vote, he recorded a video on the House steps detailing the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Senator Banks Joins Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss the SAVE America Act Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss the importance of passing the SAVE America Act in the Senate. Full Remarks below: Larry Kudlow: "Welcome back to the show, Indiana Senator, Mr. Jim Banks. Senator, welcome. So, Save America Act, the house is going to v more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes for SAVE America Act to strengthen America's elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted for the ''Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act' (link is external)," also known as the '"SAVE America Act." The legislation, which Rep. Kelly co-sponsored, would uphold and strengthen current law by permitting only U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections. Kelly more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Votes for SAVE America Act to Bolster Election Integrity * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act to strengthen our current election laws by requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. "I was proud to vote for the SAVE America Act on the House floor today, and believe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Opposes Republican Bill to Nationalize Elections and Make it More Difficult for 21 Million Americans to Vote * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed the so-called "SAVE America Act," a Republican bill that advances President Trump's call to "nationalize elections" and would make it harder for 21 million Americans to vote (link is external), including married wome more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Denounces House Passage of SAVE America Act as Dangerous and Discriminatory * Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, an irresponsible proposal designed to severely curb voters' freedom to access elections. The SAVE America Act would functionally dismantle online and mail-in voter registration,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE NEED TO GET ICE UNDER CONTROL AND DELIVER A COUNTRY THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH OUR VALUES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, to making healthcare more accessible and to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used to make life more afford more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE NEED TO GET ICE UNDER CONTROL AND DELIVER A COUNTRY THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH OUR VALUES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living, to making healthcare more accessible and to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used to make life more affordable, not to brutalize and more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Letlow Votes to Pass SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow released the following statement on House passage of the SAVE America Act, which prohibits noncitizens from voting and requires photo identification to vote nationwide. "I voted for the SAVE America Act to ensure our elections are only decided by American citizens. This vital election integrity measure has been more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * LWV, LWV of New York State, and LWV of the Mid-Hudson Region Joint Statement on DOJ Probe into Ulster County Board of Elections * NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON, DC - The League of Women Voters, the League of Women Voters of New York State, and the League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region issued the following statement following reports that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Passage of the SAVE America Act - A Modern-Day Poll Tax and an Attack on our Right to Vote * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) opposed (link is external) and issued the following statement on House passage of H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act, a rewrite of the SAVE Act that would further restrict access to the ballot for millions of Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Supports Passage of SAVE America Act to Protect Election Integrity * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) voted in favor of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, commonsense legislation that strengthens election integrity by requiring government-issued photo identification to vote and documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Votes to Pass SAVE America Act to Secure Federal Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Tonight, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) voted to pass the SAVE America Act, legislation that would strengthen the integrity of federal elections by requiring proof of citizenship and government-issued identification in order to register to vote in federal elections. "Requiring proof of citiz more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 12 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Secretary Simon Statement Ahead of Congressional Vote on the SAVE America Act On February 11, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the "SAVE America Act." Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement ahead of the Congressional vote: "Passage of the SAVE America Act in its current form would shut out millions of eligi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Moolenaar Supports SAVE America Act to Secure Federal Elections * Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted for the SAVE America Act (link is external) ; legislation which strengthens election integrity by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship and valid photo identification to vote in federal elections. The bill requires states to verify citizenship during voter registration and ensures non-citizens  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran Champions SAVE America Act to Protect and Preserve U.S. Elections * U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) announced the passage of the SAVE America Act, to mandate a valid voter ID for all federal elections. The legislation, championed by fellow Texan Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21), passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 218-213. Thirty-six states require voters to show some form of ID to cast more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Votes No On SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement regarding his decision to vote No on the SAVE America Act. "The 'SAVE America Act' is not a voter ID bill. It does not make our elections safer. In fact, it would make it harder for millions of American citizens to vote. For those reasons, I am voting No, just as I have pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds Passage of SAVE America Act * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of the SAVE America Act, legislation to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and a photo identification document before voting in federal elections. "Free and fair elections are fundamental to American democracy," said Congressman G more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 12 -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Early Voting to Begin with More Voting Sites, Voting Hours There will be 319 early voting sites in North Carolina for the March 2026 primary election - a 6% increase from 2022. * North Carolina will have a greater number of early voting sites and more early voting hours for the March 2026 primary compared to the May 2022 primary election. An analysis  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Nepal: Publish Reports on Violent Crackdowns on Protests * (London) - Nepal 's interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki should release the Commission of Inquiry report into deadly violence during the "Gen Z" protests of September 2025, as well as all the previous judge-led inquiry reports on human rights violations and abuses which were not published by previous governments, Human more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLLS: The American People are Souring on Republicans' ICE Overreach * Republican ratings on their handling of immigration "In Free Fall" New polls from NBC News and the Associated Press show Trump and House Republicans' approval ratings on the handling of immigration and ICE enforcement are "in free fall." A majority of independents and large numbers of traditional Republ more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Nonpartisan Group Urges Court to Protect Georgians' Private Voter Data Seized in FBI Raid * ATLANTA -Georgia First, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting voter privacy, safeguarding the integrity of election records, and def more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Over 5,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman Telephone Town Hall on Trump and ICE Accountability * SHERMAN OAKS, CA -On February 11th, over 5,000 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) for another live Telephone Town Hall to discuss the key fights underway in Washington -including efforts to combat what Sherman described as President Donald Trump's reckless policies and to hold U.S. Immigr more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 13 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Property Council of Australia posted the following news release: * * * Property Council congratulates new Federal Liberal leader and deputy * The Property Council of Australia today congratulated Angus Taylor MP and Senator Jane Hume on their elections as Leader and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party. Property Council Chief Executive Mike Zorbas said the organisation looked forward to working constructively with the new leadership t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen, Senators Curtis, Durbin, Cruz, Kaine and Scott Bipartisan Statement on Venezuela Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, John Curtis (R-UT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rick Scott (R-FL) released a statem more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ben Cline Votes for SAVE America Act to Safeguard Election Integrity * WASHINGTON - Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted in favor of H.R. 22, the SAVE America Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21). The bill would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, remove non-citizens from state voter rolls, and require a valid photo ID to vote. It would also mandate in-person verification of more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of the SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 1383, the SAVE America Act : "The right to vote in federal elections should belong exclusively to American citizens. Despite a ban on non-citizens voting in federal elections, states continue to find non-citizens on their  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Feb. 11, 2026, at a hearing to consider the SAVE America Act (S. 1383): * * * As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider a single measure: S. 1383, the SAVE America Act. Election integrity is  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Gluesenkamp Perez Releases Statement After Voting Against the SAVE America Act Today Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), released the following statement after voting against the SAVE America Act: "All of us in Southwest Washington agree that only U.S. citizens should determine the outcome of U.S. elections, but this bill is more concerned with duct-taping together  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Collins Celebrates the House Passage of the SAVE America Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) released the following statement celebrating the United States House of Representatives for passing the SAVE America Act (link is external). "There is no reason why the greatest country on Earth should not have the most secure elections on Earth. I am proud to ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement On House Passage Of SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 12, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) voted YES on the SAVE America Act, which passed the House of Representatives 218-213. She released the following statement: "The House passed the SAVE America Act and all but ONE Democrat voted against it. "It's clear our colleagues on the Left are the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy's SAVE America Act Passes House of Representatives * February 11, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy 's (R-TX-21) and Senator Mike Lee 's (R-UT) SAVE America Act ( S. 1383 (link is external) ) passed the House of Representatives. "I'm grateful for the House's passage of the SAVE America Act and want to thank my co-author in the Senate, Mike Lee, the Republican more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sewell Votes NO on Trump's Election Takeover Bill * Washington D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Elections for the Committee on House Administration, voted against the so-called "SAVE America Act." The voter suppression bill would block millions of eligible Americans from casting their ballots by imposing costly and burdensome barriers to voter r more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Votes to Require Photo ID and Proof of Citizenship to Vote in U.S. Elections * WASHINGTON -Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the SAVE America Act, a bill that would build on the House-passed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, by mandating a valid photo ID for all federal elections and requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal el more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Votes to Protect American Citizens' Voting Rights from Government Overreach * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On February 11, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released this statement following his vote to protect American citizens' voting rights: "Let's be clear about what this is -an attempt to disenfranchise eligible American voters and prevent them from casting a ballot. It' more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 12, 2026, by Julia Wilburn: * * * Report: Tennessee Courts Are Short 22 Judges The Tennessee Comptroller's Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) on Wednesday released the first study of state court resources in 13 years. According to the Tennessee Journal (https://pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/courts/tennessee-judicial-officer-shortage), the study found that 25 of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Protect the Sanctity of Your Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), Congressman Chip Roy (R-Texas), and election integrity advocates in a pre more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Names Daniel Reichman and Mark Schreiber as 2026 Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year * Reichman and Schreiber will be honored for their leadership in growing SIA's programs and services at The Advance, SIA's annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Daniel Reichman and Ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Lee Leads Amicus Brief Against Counting Late Ballots * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today led an amicus curiae brief urging the Supreme Court of the United States to secure our elections and respect the founders' original intent by excluding late ballots from being counted if received after the federally established Election Day. Senator Lee serves as Chairman of the U.S. Senate Judici more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Slams Republicans for Blocking Resolution to Reaffirm States' Authority to Run Federal Elections * WATCH: Markey delivers fiery floor speech denouncing Trump's threats to nationalize elections Washington (February 11, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today asked unanimous consent to pass a resolution denouncing recent statements by President Donald Trump that he  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Calls for Passage of the SAVE America Act on Fox News * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox News' Ingraham Angle to call for the passage of the SAVE America Act to restore trust and integrity in our federal elections by ensuring that only American citizens can vote. Watch the full interview HERE Senator Schmitt Calls for Passage of the SAVE America Act more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Celebrates House Passage of SAVE America Act to Strengthen Election Integrity * Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) released the following statement celebrating the House passage of the SAVE America Act. "Free, fair, and secure elections are the foundation of our democracy. Americans deserve to trust that when election results are announced, they reflect the lawful will of the people. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Votes to Pass the SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted to pass S. 1383, the SAVE America Act, legislation aimed at strengthening the integrity of our nation's election process by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship and valid identification to cast a ballot. "Ensuring our elections are safe and secure is critical to our functioning democracy," said Rep. Smu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, issued the following opening remarks on Feb. 11, 2026, at a hearing entitled "South Asia: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Region": * * * I want to thank Assistant Secretary Kapur for his presence here today. We are gathered to discuss one of the most important regions in the world, South and Central Asia. Our strategy there is key to the United States national securit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: The SAVE America Act is Not Controversial to Anyone Except Washington Democrats * WASHINGTON -Following House passage of the SAVE America Act, Speaker Johnson hosted a press conference alongside House Republican Leadership, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, Congressman Chip Roy, and election integrity advocates from around the country. Speaker  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: The SAVE America Act is Not Controversial to Anyone Except Washington Democrats * WASHINGTON -Following House passage of the SAVE America Act, Speaker Johnson hosted a press conference alongside House Republican Leadership, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, Congressman Chip Roy, and election integrity advocates from around the country. Speaker Johnson highligh more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- 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 on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * By Passing SAVE Act, House Republicans Take First Step to "Nationalize" Elections Today, the House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act (S.1383), legislation that would force voters to present a passport or birth cer more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- 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 statement on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Guidance Note: Why the SAVE Act 2.0 Isn't a Voter ID Bill The following background may be useful as you cover the SAVE Act 2.0, the SAVE America Act, which is expected to receive a vote in the House of Representatives today. Th more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Study: Demographic forms can undermine sense of belonging in Latino Americans * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -The way Latino Americans' identity is represented on demographic forms can undermine their fundamental sense of belonging in the U.S., says new research by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign psychology professor who studies how people navigate exclusion and discrimination.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Defending the Integrity of American Elections The right to vote is a foundational principle of the United States of America, and its integrity must be protected. Federal law states that it is illegal for foreign nationals and noncitizens to vote in U.S. federal elect more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of February 9, 2026 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Defending the Integrity of American Elections The right to vote is a foundational principle of the United States, and its integrity must be protected. Federal law states that it is illegal for foreign nationals and noncitizens to vote in U.S. federal e more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- The National Organization for Women issued the following news release: * * * The SAVE Act Is the STOP Act--It Stops Women from Voting * Statement by National NOW President Kim Villanueva The SAVE Act, just passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, strips away more rights for women by stopping millions of people from voting. These new restrictions would undermine free and fair elections and grab more power for Donald Trump and a Republican par more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 13 -- The British Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government issued the following news release: * * * Tougher rules on political interference to keep UK elections secure From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Samantha Dixon MBE MP and The Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP * New rules, set out in the Representation of the People Bill introduced today, will provide greater transparency and security around political donations, alongside extending vo more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 12 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * WV Secretary of State Kris Warner says he will not release protected personal voter information to U.S. Department of Justice WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announced today that the WV Secretary of State's Office will not volunteer the release of personally identifying information (PII) of every registered West Virginian to the U.S. Department of Justi more PR