WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits * This week, the DCCC announced its first round of Red to Blue candidates, 12 Democratic challengers running against some of the most vulnerable Republicans in the nation, who provide a clear contrast to their opponents' failures on costs, corruption, and cruelty. DCCC Spoke more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * "Only the People Can Save the People" -- Padilla Denounces Trump's Chaos and Lies, Pushes for Better Path Forward * Video of Padilla's speech can be found here and here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) delivered the Spanish language response to President Trump's State of the Union Address, exposing Trump's harmful lies and the chaos he has created in American commu more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * A Better Wisconsin Together Reacts to State of the Union Address No amount of political spin or outright falsehoods woven into a long-winded, egocentric speech can change the truth * In response to Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, A Better Wisconsin Together released the following statement: "No amount of p more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * A Look at Wisconsin Republicans' Vote-by-Mail Record as Trump Attacks it in State of the Union Address Tom Tiffany voted early by mail or in-person 62% of the time in elections over the last five years * With his job approval cratering and widespread opposition to his policy agenda, Donald Trump in his interminably long State of  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * ACLU of Florida Condemns House Passage of Anti-Voter Bill that would Remove Eligible Florida Voters From the Rolls HB 991/SB 1334 imposes new barriers to registration and will prompt widespread voter disenfranchisement * Today, the Florida House of Representatives passed House Bill 991 by Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka by a vote of 83 to 31. HB 991 creates in-perso more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of SOTU, Senator Murray Delivers Address to Washington state, Outlines How Trump Has Failed Working Americans by Driving Up Costs and Creating Chaos * Murray to Washingtonians about Trump's failed agenda: Americans are paying more for just about everything as Trump doubles down on tariffs, health care premiums are more than doubling, workers are faced with a weak job market, and an out-of-c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Trump's SOTU Address, Cantwell Defends America's Voting System on Senate Floor: "State Systems... Are Working, and They Are Not Finding Significant Voter Fraud." * 02.24.26 ALSO: Cantwell & WA Sec of State Steve Hobbs, her SOTU guest, appear at press conference to highlight threats to WA's secure & accessible vote-by-mail system; Cantwell snapshot report shows how House-passed SAVE A more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Highlights a More Prosperous America Ahead of 2026 State of the Union * "Americans rejected that failed agenda of high prices and high taxes. They chose safety and prosperity. Today, America is moving in the right direction. This is an all-American economic comeback." WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor ahead of Pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Center for Public Policy Research issued the following news release: * * * Black Conservatives React to State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, ambassadors with the Project 21 black leadership network are responding to the President's remarks and policy initiatives. Michael Austin, Project 21 Ambassador and Economic Consultant: Tonight, Pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on President Trump's State of the Union * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union: "The Trump speech tonight was heavy on distortion, disinformation, and downright dishonesty and light on facts and truth. Sadly, it was also short on solutions for the rising cost o more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 25 -- Fortify Rights, a team of human rights defenders, issued the following commentary: * * * BNP Faces a Defining Test: End Corruption, Ensure Accountability, Protect Equal Rights After 17 years in exile, the leader of the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman has returned to power following the country's first national election since the bloody July Revolution of 2024. Registered voters also cast ballots in a referendum to approve constitutional reforms,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday evening: "President Trump's State of the Union address capped off a tremendous year of putting America first. Inflation has cooled, while th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Statement on President Trump's SOTU Address * 02.25.26 WASHINGTON, D.C. - After President Donald Trump concluded his State of the Union address, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) gave the following statement: "Americans who were eager to hear President Trump's plan to fight higher health care costs, higher food costs, and higher housing costs didn't hear one. His speech left many  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * The SAVE Act and manufactured panic over married women The question is not whether married women can vote. The question is: why is a powerful nonprofit network so invested in convincing the country that they cannot? * Every election cycle needs a villain. This time, it is paperwork. If you have been paying attention to the rhetoric surrounding the SAV more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on President Trump's Failed State of the Union Address * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Y vette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "Tonight, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address, claiming that our country is 'bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever.' But for more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Urges Movement on Legislation Codifying President Trump's Agenda Following State of the Union Address * Yesterday evening, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) attended the first State of the Union address of President Donald Trump's second term. The President's powerful speech outlined the significant progress his Administration has made over the past year and reaffirmed his commitment to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference * On Friday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), along with Representatives John Larson (CT-1) and Nikema Williams (GA-5), introduced the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act to protect American elections from illegal ICE interference. This bill follows President Trump's threats to "nationalize elec more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Hosts Listening Session on the Real State of the Union * Tonight, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) hosted a roundtable discussion to listen to Houstonians and Texans about the real state of the union rather than listen to President Trump's State of the Union Address. Community members and representatives from Houston organizations including the Texas Gulf Coast Ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduce Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduces the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act with Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) to protect American elections from illegal ICE interference. The bill follows President Trump's threats to "nationalize more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of an event on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "Four Years of the War in Ukraine". Event participants included Kennan Institute Director Michael Kimmage, Director Max Bergmann, senior fellow Maria Snegovaya, non-resident senior associates Hanna Notte and Jason Paul "JP" Gresh, all of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program. * * * Max Bergmann: Where now for Russia's war in Ukraine? That's the topi more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 26 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Former Envoy Says Decades of Middle East Policy Went 'Amiss' Robert Malley says coexistence, not a two-state solution, is the answer. * The traditional model of two defined states for Israelis and Palestinians is no longer realistic, Middle East specialist and former U.S. diplomat Robert Malley said during a Feb. 23 talk at Dartmouth. The event was hosted by the Middle East Initiative, a collaborative eff more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * ROUNDUP: Spanberger Blasts Trump on Affordability, Highlights How Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs, Keep Families Safe Last night, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered a "direct and effective" Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union, focused on how Trump has failed to make life more affordable for working families and how Democrats are fighting to lower costs and  more PR

ABUJA, Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- The Economic Community of West African States posted the following news release: * * * ECOWAS PARLIAMENT OPENS ITS FIRST SESSION OF 2026 UNDER THE BANNER OF INTEGRATION AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION The 6th Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament officially opened its first extraordinary session for the year 2026 on 23 February 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, in conjunction with the launch of a high-level parliamentary seminar dedicated to deepening regional integration and expa more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Ethiopia Shutters Key News Outlet * Ethiopian authorities are resorting once again to the authoritarian playbook. On February 24, three months ahead of scheduled national elections, Ethiopia's Media Authority announced the revocation of the Addis Standard's operating license. The action risks silencing one of the last independent media outlets in the country. Since its establishment in 2011 more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 26 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * FFRF Action Fund and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin launch early voter outreach The FFRF Action Fund is launching a renewed electoral partnership with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin (PPAWI) to fund early su more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 25 -- Fortify Rights, a team of human rights defenders, issued the following news release: * * * Fortify Rights Launches The Foreword, a New Human Rights Commentary Series Fortify Rights today announced the launch of The Foreword, a new publication series featuring original commentary and analysis from its team of human rights defenders working on the frontlines of some of the world's most urgent crises. At a time of rising authoritarianism, deepening repression, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Hosts Roundtable on The Make Elections Great Again Act Yesterday, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) hosted a roundtable discussion with leading election integrity experts to discuss the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. "The MEGA Act is the most comprehensive package of election reforms more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Morelle Statement Against President Trump's State of the Union Election Lies Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement following President Trump's State of the Union address filled with lies about our elections: "Tonight, President Trump lied over and over again to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by cybersecurity researcher Luke Rodeheffer in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russian Directive Expands Internet Control Executive Summary: * A Kremlin directive takes effect on March 1, allowing the Russian Communications Authority to reroute national internet traffic in the event of a cyberattack or crisis. * This announcement comes amid widespread complaints about a growing lack of reliabi more PR

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 25 -- The Kenya Human Rights Commission issued the following news release: * * * Rest in power, comrade Mugambi Kiai * Mugambi was an exceptionally brilliant and fearless constitutional lawyer and governance expert. * Mugambi's legacy will live on in the movements he strengthened, the ideas he shaped, and the courage he inspired. * The Board and Secretariat of the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) are deeply saddened by the demise of comrade Mugambi Kiai on February more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Dr. Amy Acton for Ohio Governor * AFGE says Acton supports public-sector workers and their union rights INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Dr. Amy Acton for election as Ohio's next governor in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is May 5, a more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Issues Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Calling for Passage of a Discriminatory Election Bill * During the 2026 State of the Union address, President Trump asserted harmful and extremely inaccurate allegations about the state of the country. These include baseless claims that fraud is rampant in the American elections system -claims that have be more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS RIDDLED WITH DIRTY, ROTTEN LIES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he highlighted the lies, propaganda and hatred spewed during the State of the Union address and the fact that Donald Trump has no plan to make life better or more affordable for everyday Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS RIDDLED WITH DIRTY, ROTTEN LIES" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he highlighted the lies, propaganda and hatred spewed during the State of the Union address and the fact that Donald Trump has no plan to make life better or more affordable for everyday Americans. MIKA BRZEZINSKI: more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 25 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Secretary Bellows pushes back on unconstitutional federalization of elections proposed in MEGA Act Letter to Chairman Bryan Steil outlines harm act would impose on Mainers * In a letter to U.S. Representative Bryan Steil, Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows expressed grave concern about harm that would be brought to Mainers  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Three Weeks of Silence from Mike Duggan on Donald Trump Threatening Detroit's Elections Three weeks ago, on February 3, Donald Trump peddled conspiracy theories about his 2020 election loss in Michigan, alleged with no evidence that there is "horrible corruption" in Detroit's elections, and threatened to take over the city's election administration. Yet three weeks later, Mi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Momentum Matters -- Now Let's Deliver the Lower Cost of Living Americans Are Asking For * Momentum Matters -Now Let's Deliver the Lower Cost of Living Americans Are Asking For Feb 24, 2026 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA -Americans for Prosperity CEO Emily Seidel released the following statement in response to tonight's State of the Union Address: "This evening, President Tru more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Democrats Have Massive 14 POINT Voter Enthusiasm Advantage Ahead of November * Independent voters also back Democrats in Congress by 15 points on generic ballot Following Trump's abysmal State of the Union address where he once again derided voters' concerns about affordability, Democrats are building on momentum headed into the midterm elections. According to a new  more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, Feb. 24 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Out of Touch, Out of Bounds. State of the Union a Painful Reminder of the Many Ways President Trump Is Failing America's Moms, Children, and Families. * Statement of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Larson, Garcia, and Morelle Investigate 'DOGE' Scheme to Share Sensitive Voter Information with Election Denial Groups * Washington, D.C. -Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01), Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) laun more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Robert Garcia, Joe Morelle, and John B. Larson Investigate DOGE's Distribution of Sensitive Voter Information to Election Denier Group Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Joe Morelle, Ranking Member of the Committee on House Admini more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank: Our State of the Union is Strong * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) has released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union address: "Our State of the Union is strong. This past year alone, President Trump and his Administration have worked with House Republicans to pass the largest tax cut in American history, to overturn burdensome Biden-Era more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger's Response to Trump's State of the Union Lies * : Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC - Last night, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response to Trump's joint address to Congress and laid o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12902) on Feb. 24, 2026. The white paper is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman and R. Sam Garrett and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker: * * * Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) and Federal Voter Registration Policy and Law This CRS In Focus provides an overview of existing voter registration policy and law in fede more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Our Job is to Get the President's Legislation Done * Senator Marshall Joins KCMO Radio, Pete Mundo Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined KCMO Radio's Pete Mundoto discuss legislative priorities following the State of the Union address, the Democrats' unwillingness to stand up for Americans, voter ID, and the challenges facing Kansas farmers. Click H more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Mike Lee's SAVE America Act Receives Standing Ovation at State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump called on members of Congress to pass Senator Mike Lee's signature legislation, the SAVE America Act, during the State of the Union address Tuesday night. "Perhaps most importantly, I'm asking you to approve the SAVE America Act to stop illegal aliens and others who are unperm more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- 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: * * * TRUMP STILL HELLBENT ON ELECTION TAKEOVER Stand Up America Executive Director Christina Harvey made the following statement after Donald Trump's remarks about the SAVE America Act in his State of the Union address. "Donald Trump is hellbent o more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * State of the Union Speech: A 2-Hour Disgraceful and Dehumanizing Display of Hate * Contact Aleisha Flores (771)-233-8202 aflores@advancingjustice-aajc.org Sofia Costas scostas@advancingjustice-aajc.orgt WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, President Trump delivered a State of the Union address to a nation deeply divided by his actions and relentless hate speech. His rem more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON DONALD TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS * (Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's "State of the Union" address: "Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to perpetuate dangerous lies, spew hateful rhetoric, and sow chaos and uncertainty into the lives of average more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Scott Fitzgerald on President Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address: "This year marks the 250th anniversary of our great nation, and over the past year, President Trump's leadership has delivered real results for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on the State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the State of the Union address: "President Trump's speech was packed with rhetoric and lies that don't reflect the reality of most Americans. The truth is the people of Central New York and the Mohawk Valley are being more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Statement from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on President Trump's State of the Union Speech * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier tonight, President Trump addressed the nation with yet another divisive and inaccurate State of the Union, including baseless claims of widespread voter fraud and rampant noncitizen voting. In response, Damon Hewitt,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight, President Trump delivered an uplifting address to the nation and his message to the American people was clear: as America approaches our 250 th year, our nation is stronger an more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 25 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council * I will make three points today: on elections, on the security situation and consolidating peace. First, the United Kingdom commends the government of the Central African Republic for their efforts, working in coordination wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON RESPONDS TO STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS: "AN INSULT TO HARDWORKING AMERICANS" * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the President's State of the Union address tonight: "Tonight's address was an insult to hardworking Americans. Since taking office, this president has waged an illegal tariff war that cost the average family $1,700 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News * Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined America's Newsroom on Fox News. On President Trump's State of the Union address: "The things that the president has done - the Trump newborn accounts, for example, child care tax credits, tax credits for employers who... a more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts analyze the second State of the Union speech of Trump's second term President Donald Trump has appeared before Congress to deliver the second State of the Union address of his second term in office. Political scientist Karen Hult and political communications expert Cayce Myers offered their analysis of the content and context of the president's speech. Karen Hult on the president's delivery and tactics " more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 26 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Secretary of State Kris Warner announces that 2,729 candidates will participate in West Virginia's May 12th Primary Election West Virginia's Primary Election scheduled for May 12th will feature one of the largest lists of candidates in recent history. According to Secretary of State Kris Warner, a total of 2,729 candidates will participate across the Sta more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Elected Officials, Community Leaders, Latino Advocates, Labor Unions Applaud Senator Padilla's State of the Union Spanish Response * Video of Padilla's speech can be found here and can be downloaded here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) highlighted the growing chorus of elected officials, California and national community organization leaders, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside more PR

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * Would Josh Shapiro Make A Good President? Pennsylvania Voters Are Divided, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll Finds; Voters Do Agree On This: Ban Cellphones In K-12 Schools While Josh Shapiro faces re-election this year as Pennsylvania's governor, speculation continues to swirl about whether he might also run for president in 2028 and voters in Pennsylvania are weighing in. Forty percent of v more PR