CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * "I have yet to meet a professor that cares more for their students" * Since joining the faculty of MIT's Department of Political Science in 2012, F. Daniel Hidalgo, known to many as "Danny," has built a reputation as both a meticulous quantitative scholar and one of the department's most generous and steadfast mentors. A member of the 2025-27 Committed to Caring cohort, Hidalgo is recognized for a style of mentorship that combine more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses North Carolina's Richard Ojeda for Election to Congress * AFGE says Ojeda is a dedicated public servant and proven leader The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Richard Ojeda for election to the U.S. House representing North Carolina's Ninth Congressional District in the 2026 elections. The general election is Nov. 3.  A dedicated public servant  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Urge Court to Stop Trump Order on Mail in Ballots * In the first hearing of NAACP v. Trump, Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, and the NAACP urged the court to immediately stop President Trump's latest executive order on mail in ballots, which would give the federal government control over how Americans vote. Plaintiffs argued the executive order illegally overrides state  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * School Freedom Fund Ousts WV Anti School Freedom Finance Chair, Helps 12 Conservatives Win Primaries School Freedom Fund, which is affiliated with Club for Growth Action, helped 12 conservative champions win their West Virginia legislative primaries on Tuesday with 8 races still too close to call. One of those conservatives, Charles Hartzog, defeated outspoken school freedom opponent and incumbent House Finance Chairman Vernon Criss Sch more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses Katherine Robertson in AL-AG Race Club for Growth PAC endorsed Katherine Robertson in Alabama's Attorney General's race. Robertson, the longest-serving Chief Counsel in the history of Alabama's Attorney General's office, is seeking the Republican nomination for the open seat. "Katherine Robertson is a conservative champion committed to protecting the rule of law in Alabama," said Club for Gro more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued the following fact sheet: * * * COUNTRY UPDATE: Syria Religious Freedom and Rule of Law in Syria Overview Religious freedom conditions in Syria continued to worsen in 2026. Since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in December 2024, Syrian transitional authorities have failed to protect freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) and implement rule of law to protect religious minorities. Both state and nonstate actors have committed acts of sectarian violence, inc more PR

NEW YORK, May 15 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Urge Court to Stop Trump Order on Mail in Ballots Plaintiffs argue executive order is unconstitutional, threatens freedom to vote during first court hearing * In the first hearing of NAACP v. Trump, Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, and the NAACP urged the court to immediately stop President Trump's latest executive order on mail in ballots, which would give the federal government cont more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO CRACK DOWN ON GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION * May 14, 2026 (Washington, D.C.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle joined Congressmen Jamie Raskin (D, MD-08) and Robert Garcia (D, CA-42) in introducing the Protecting Our Democracy Act, legislation designed to strengthen oversight, crack down on corruption in government, and ensure public officials are accountable to the American people-not their own political o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Calls on DOJ to Investigate New York's Plan to Use Medicaid for Automatic Voter Registration * Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche calling for a federal review of New York State Senate Bill S88A, legislation that would require New York's Medicaid program to automatically register applicants and enrollees to vote unless they opt out. In her letter, Tenney raised serious  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Presidential Corruption, Restore Checks and Balances * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) has introduced the Protecting our Democracy Ac t, a slate of historic pro-democracy reforms aimed at preventing presidential abuses of power, rooting out corruption, strengthening checks and balances, and protecting American elections against foreign influence. Crow joined Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and 92 more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 15 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Nina Pavcnik Named Inaugural Dean of Arts and Sciences The economist is committed to advancing liberal arts education and research excellence. Written by Bridget Campolettano President Sian Leah Beilock today announced the appointment of Nina Pavcnik as inaugural dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1--a significant step toward Dartmouth becoming the best undergraduate education within a world-class university. Pavcnik, the Niehaus Fami more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Democracy Without Intimidation Act: New Bill Would Strengthen Ban on Troops and Federal Law Enforcement Officers at Election Polling Places * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) introduced new legislation to safeguard our elections from security threats, even those from within the government including the President and federal law enforcement. The Democracy Without Intimidation Act would strengthen and clar more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * PLANE AND SIMPLE: Des Moines Register Exposes Zach Lahn for Living in Kansas While Running for Iowa Governor New reporting from the Des Moines Register reveals that Iowa gubernatorial candidate and longtime political operative Zach Lahn "maintains a home in Kansas and flies to the state frequently" -- and that he only re-registered to vote in Iowa in 2024, coinciding with the deadline to meet the state's residency requirement to run fo more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Despite Arizona Dispensary Employees' Landslide Vote to Remove UFCW, Union Bosses Seek to Overturn Election Result * Union officials ask Labor Board to disenfranchise workers who voted 14-1 to end union affiliation Phoenix, AZ (May 14, 2026) - Employees of Curaleaf Camelback Dispensary overwhelmingly voted United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 99 union bosses out of power at their workplace. Dispensary emp more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks Against Extreme, Unqualified Trump U.S. Attorney Nominees * May 14, 2026 Durbin: "It is even more of an outrage that during Police Week-when we honor law enforcement's bravery, service, and sacrifice-Senate Republicans are poised to confirm nominees who spread lies about the police officers who protected us from a violent mob of rioters on January 6." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip D more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news: * * * Georgia special elections reporting: 13th Congressional District (2026) * Georgia has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 13th Congressional District held by the late Representative David Scott. The Special General Election will be held on July 28, 2026, and the Special Runoff Election, if necessary, will be held on August 25, 2026. Participating candidates must file additional reports in connection with these elections. PACs  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 14 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * GOVERNOR STITT SIGNS 49 BILLS INTO LAW, VETOES 4 * OKLAHOMA CITY (May 14, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt signed the following bills into law, vetoing four. SIGNED SB 65: An Act relating to substance abuse services; defining terms; authorizing the possession, acquisition, distribution, and administration of emergency opioid antagonists by any person; providing criminal and civil immunities; providing for codification; providing an effective  more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 14 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU seeks nominations for Alumni Network officer * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is seeking nominations for the inaugural HACU Alumni Network Executive Committee, an expansion of the alumni community in support of the organization's mission. Peer and self-nominations will be accepted for the following officer positions: chair, vice-chair, treasurer, secretary, student a more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 15 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * GOVERNOR GREEN ENACTS KEY LEGISLATION Governor Josh Green today signed the following bills into law: HB 1510 HD2 SD1 RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES Act 012 (HB 1510 SD1) prohibits the use of license plate covers or shields that obstruct the visibility or readability of vehicle license plates and requires compliance with these standards before a vehicle may receive a safety inspection certificate. (Act 012 takes effect January 1, 2027 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Gottheimer Press for Accountability From AI Companies Ahead of 2026 Elections * Today, Congressman Mike Lawler and Congressman Josh Gottheimer sent a bipartisan letter to the CEOs of leading artificial intelligence companies, raising concerns about the role AI platforms will play in the 2026 midterm elections and the need to ensure voters receive accurate, unbiased information. The letter, sent to executives at OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, A more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * League of Women Voters, NAACP, and Partners Challenge Tennessee's Racially Discriminatory Congressional Map MEMPHIS, TN -- The League of Women Voters of Tennessee joined the NAACP and other civil rights organizations and individuals in filing a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's racially discriminatory congressional map, arguing the map unlawfully dilutes the voting strength of Black Tennesseans and undermines fair representat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Leading Latino Organizations Launch New Coalition to Mobilize Latino Voters in Key Battlegrounds Coalition will coordinate voter registration, year-round organizing, data-informed outreach, and trusted messenger programs, with Carlos Eduardo Espina serving as an ambassador * Today, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), UnidosUS Action Fund, Mi Familia Vota, and Latino Victory announced the laun more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 14 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Maldives: Journalists jailed for the first time in democratic era as state intensifies media crackdown * Two journalists from digital news outlet Adhadhu were sentenced to prison on May 12 following a series of secret contempt of court hearings, marking the first time media workers have been jailed in the Maldives since the adoption of its 2008 democratic constitution. The International Federation of Journalist more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New Survey Shows Michiganders are Running Their Gas Tanks Closer to Empty, But Mike Rogers Says They'll Be "Fine" While multi-millionaire Mike Rogers continues to dismiss Michiganders' cost concerns, a new survey conducted by AAA found "nearly half (47%) of Michiganders let their gas tank fall closer to empty than usual before filling up" due to skyrocketing gas prices, which could "increase the risk of breakdowns and expensive repairs." Roge more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Files Brief in Support of Virginians after State Supreme Court Nullifies Redistricting Referendum * RICHMOND, Va. -Today, NAACP and Advancement Project filed an amicus brief on behalf of the millions of Virginians who voted in the April 21 election on the temporary redistricting referendum. On Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court upheld a ruling from a Tazewell County Circuit Court judge that blocked certification of the election results and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP, Civil Rights Groups Urge Court to Stop Trump Order Blocking Mail-in Ballots * WASHINGTON - In the first hearing of NAACP v. Trump today, the NAACP, Common Cause, Black Voters Matter, and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law urged the court to immediately stop President Trump's latest executive order on mail-in ballots, which would give the federal government control over how Americans vote. The executive order was released  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Garcia and Morelle Unveil Landmark Legislation to Curb Trump Administration's Historic Abuses of Power, Profiteering from Public Office * Washington, D.C.- Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Joseph Morelle (NY-25) introduced legislation to strengthen the legal infrastructure of our democracy against presidents or other officials who abuse their power for personal gain. The Protecting Our Democracy Act (PO more PR

LONDON, England, May 14 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * Reforms to secure British borders to be agreed by Foreign Ministers in Moldova this week * * The UK will be able to take stronger action against illegal migration as Council of Europe Foreign Ministers, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, are set to agree an updated interpretation of Articles 3 and 8 of the ECHR today * The UK has led diplomatic efforts alongside like-minded partners over recent months, securing su more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Responds to Supreme Court Decision to Restore Access to Mifepristone * Today, the Supreme Court left its temporary stay in Louisiana v. FDA in place, preserving access to mifepristone for the time being while litigation continues at the lower court. Justices Alito and Thomas wrote separate dissents and relied on anti-abortion extremists' arguments to assert Fif more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview on May 13, 2026, by Sean Hannity of Fox News Channel with Secretary of State Marco Rubio: * * * QUESTION: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, here we are on board Air Force One, where we're headed to China. These meetings are very critical. I mean, my first question: Do you view China as our top geopolitical foe? SECRETARY RUBIO: Yeah, it's both our top political challenge geopolitically, and it's also the most important relationship for us to manage. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Speaks Against Extreme, Unqualified Trump U.S. Attorney Nominees In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke against several U.S. attorney nominees in the en bloc package currently being considered by the Senate who are extreme, unqualified Trump loyalists. During his remarks, Durb more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on May 14, 2026, at an executive business meeting to advance a 12 nominations and seven bipartisan bills: * * * Good morning. On today's agenda, we have 12 nominations and seven bills. We'll vote on Justin Smith, who is nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Eighth Circuit. We'll also vote on three nominees to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas: Jeffrey Kuhlman, Anthony Mattivi and An more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senate passes Kennedy resolution to halt senators' pay during government shutdowns * WASHINGTON - The United States Senate today passed Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) resolution to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns. Kennedy's resolution, which passed by voice vote, will take effect following the midterm elections in November. "This is about shared sacrifice. If senators are going to vote to shut down the government and prevent  more PR

LONDON, England, May 14 [Category: Medical] -- The British Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Sustained, collective professional advocacy can move the political dial. GPC Wales chair addresses UK LMC conference * In a speech to the UK LMC conference in Wales, GPC Wales chair Dr Gareth Oelmann said: Thank you for the opportunity to bring you an update from Wales at what is a pivotal moment for our profession, so soon after the election to the Senedd Cymru, the Welsh Parliament. The last year has been one of endu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a statement to the media in Addis Ababa following the annual Australia-UN conference, marking his final participation in the event as head of the international organization. Guterres and Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf signed a declaration to institutionalize coordination between the two organizations across peace, security and sustainable development frameworks. The secretary-general advocated for redressing the historical injustice of Africa's exclusion from  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 15 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Parker Leads Plummer in Democratic Primary Runoff for Harris County Judge University of Houston Hobby School Survey Finds High Numbers of Undecided Voters in Other Races Key Takeaways * Annise Parker has an 18-point lead over Letitia Plummer in the Democratic primary runoff election for Harris County judge, with support from 54% of likely runoff voters, compared to 36% for Plummer. * More than half of likely voters, or 57%, aren't sure who they w more PR