WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Inside Elections: 11 House Races Move In Democrats' Favor * While Democratic voters turn out in massive numbers in primary elections across the country, new projections from the non-partisan race-rater Inside Elections shift the midterm map even further in Democrats' favor. * IA-03 - Rep. Zach Nunn: Lean Republican - Tilt Republican * NJ-07 - Rep. Tom Kean Jr.: Toss-up - Tilt Democratic * NC-11 - Rep. Chuck Edwards: Like more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts NJ-07 to Tilt Democratic As GOP Panics Over M.I.A. Tom Kean Jr. * Non-partisan race rater: "The longer his absence persists, the more difficult it will be for Republicans to hold on here" Non-partisan race rater Inside Elections just shifted New Jersey's 7th Congressional District in Democrats' direction in the latest sign that career politician Tom Kean Jr. is more vulnerable than ever. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts PA-08 to "Toss Up" As Rob Bresnahan Continues to Stumble * Non-partisan race rater: "Bresnahan's finances continue to be fertile ground" Non-partisan race rater Inside Elections just shifted Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District to "Toss Up" as Congressman Rob Bresnahan continues to stumble and Paige Cognetti builds momentum behind her campaign to flip this seat. Inside Elections w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by Theresa Grover: * * * ATR Applauds Winning Pledge Signers in June 9 Primaries Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) congratulates Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers who won primary elections in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina. By signing the Pledge, these candidates have made a written commitment to taxpayers to oppose and vote against tax hikes if elected to Congress. Maine * Paul LePage (ME-02) Nevada * David Flippo (NV-02)  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Blasts Reported Trump FBI Raids Targeting Voter Registration in Cleveland * Cleveland, OH - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) releases the following statement on reported (link is external) FBI raids targeting the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, an organization supporting voting rights and voter registration efforts in Ohio: "I am alarmed and outraged by reports that the Trump and Kash Patel FBI has raided the Ohio Organizing Collective in C more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 9 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release: * * * Carter Center Urges Respect for Process as Peru Determines Final Results in Close Presidential Runoff LIMA -- In a preliminary statement released today, The Carter Center commended the Peruvian electoral authorities for the orderly conduct of the second-round presidential election on June 7. The Center also urged all stakeholders to respect the process for determining results in what is a very close race. Final results are expected next month, after elect more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * During Pentagon Budget Markup, Republicans Block Slotkin Amendments to Protect Elections from Illegal Military Interference * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced two amendments to protect the integrity of American elections from illegal military interference during the markup for the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Read the story about Sl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4563) On June 7, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a Minute Order directing the Clerk of Court to enter Default against the Commission. Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-213) On June 10, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a Minute Order denying without p more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, posted the following news release: * * * Greenpeace USA: Trump scores "own goal" on ocean protection * WASHINGTON (June 11, 2026) - In response to the Trump administration's decision to reopen the last three marine national monuments in Papahanaumokuakea, the Mariana Trench, and Rose Atoll to commercial fishing, John Hocevar, Greenpeace USA Programs Director, said: more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 10, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Preventing Fraudulent Donations: Transparency, Verification, and Accountability": * * * Thank you, Ranking Member Morelle, members of the committee, and our witness, for participating in today's hearing. Let me also thank Chairman Jordan and Chairman Comer for joining us today and for their partnership in this investigation. We believe in a principle that only Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Comer Continues to Investigate Violations of Political Lobbying Restrictions on 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Entities, Democracy Defenders Fund House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is continuing to investigate activity by tax exempt entities and the ability of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to identify and enforce related violatio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Alaska, Ohio, and North Carolina Senate Races Shift Toward Democrats, Creating "Clearer Path to Winning the Senate Majority" In case you missed it, with less than 150 days until the midterm elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball has moved Senate races in Alaska, Ohio, and North Carolina in Democrats' favor, creating "enough Toss-up races to give Democrats a clearer path to winning the Senate majority." The political more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- Politico issued the following statement on June 12, 2026: * * * Joey Fox Named New Jersey Reporter Announcement from States Editorial Director Ryan Hutchins and New Jersey Editor Dustin Racioppi: Hi all - We're pleased to announce that Joey Fox will be joining POLITICO as a reporter on our New Jersey team. Joey comes to us from the New Jersey Globe, where he spent the past five years covering New Jersey politics from Trenton and Washington. During that time, he reported on the rise of super PAC spending, th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats are focused on lowering costs and ending Donald Trump's reckless war of choice to make life affordable for working families. JON LEMIRE: Mr. Leader, thank you for joining us this mor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Marcos Neto, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and director of U.N. Development Programme's Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, presented the UNDP Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2029 on June 11, 2026. Speaking at the Executive Board Annual Session on Gender Equality, Neto explained that the framework treats gender equality as a systemic accelerator of development embedded directly within economic, political, and environmental structures. The strategy prioritizes areas where the organization holds clear adde more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Use of Election Crimes Prosecutions to Interfere in Midterm Elections * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined their Senate colleagues in demanding answers over the Trump Administration's decision to remove the most recent version of the Federal Prosecution of Election Offenses manual from the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) website without explana more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Sound Alarm on Trump Administration Use of Election Crimes Prosecutions to Interfere in Midterm Elections * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined their Senate colleagues in demanding answers over the Trump Administration's decision to remove the most recent version of the Federal Prosecution of Election Offenses manual from the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) website without explanatio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Middle East Tensions Result in Higher Oil Prices * Key Takeaways 1 Reciprocal strikes by Iran and Israel led to the first attacks between the nations since the April ceasefire. 2 Oil prices rose by over 4% in response to the hostilities. 3 OPEC+ announced a targeted production increase for July, the 4th such output increase in a row, despite production increases being constrained by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 4 P more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 12 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Right to Work Foundation Submits NLRB Rulemaking Petition: Overturn Biden-Era Rule and Expand Worker Free Choice * Foundation petitions Labor Board to end non-statutory barriers to employees' decertification rights, require incumbent unions prove majority status Washington, DC (June 12, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has filed a formal rulemaking petition with the National La more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * New Documents Reveal Biden DOJ Weaponized Federal Law Enforcement Against Parents Despite Warnings from FBI and National Sheriffs Association * America First Legal (AFL) has obtained new documents from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in its ongoing lawsuit over Attorney General Merrick Garland's infamous October 4, 2021, memorandum targeting parents at school board meetings. The records reveal that the more PR

NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * New York City Bar Association Rates Judicial Candidates in New York City * The New York City Bar Association has completed evaluations of the following candidates who are running in contested primary elections on June 23 for Civil Court in New York City. The review was conducted by the Association's Judiciary Committee. The City Bar uses two ratings: Approved and Not Approved. Candidates rated Approved have affirmatively d more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Over One Hundred Reproductive Freedom For All Members Gather in Washington D.C. for Annual Activist Summit * ICYMI: Last week, Reproductive Freedom for All brought more than 100 activists from 20 states to Washington, D.C. for its annual Activist Summit and Lobby Day. Volunteers, storytellers, and organizers came together to strengthen their leadership skills, build relationships, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Merkley Seek New Election Safeguards Amid Growing Misuse of AI to Suppress Voting and Spread Misinformation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced legislation to protect voters in the face of misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to suppress voting and voter purges amid recent attacks on the right to vot more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Chuck Edwards' Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Summer * Today, Inside Elections announced that it is shifting its rating for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District towards Democrats, as farmer and first-time candidate Jamie Ager's star continues to rise and Chuck Edwards' failures catch up to him. Inside Elections noted Edwards' recent scandals and failure to secure adequate funding for Hurricane Hele more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Angie Craig Reveals Plan to Combat Trump's Attacks on Democracy; Leads Legislation to Prevent Interference in Federal Elections * The Hands Off Elections Act would prohibit Administration officials from meddling in federal elections EAGAN, MN - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig announced her pro-democracy agenda to combat the Trump Administration's attacks on democracy and safeguard our nation's elections for years to come. As part of  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison Introduces No Exceptions for Non-Citizens Voting Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07) introduced the No Exceptions for Non-Citizens Voting Act, legislation that eliminates existing exceptions in federal law that excuse certain instances of non-citizen voting and ensure that violations are treated consistently under federal immigration law. Current law contains exceptions to penalties for unlawful voting if illegal al more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to Acting AG Blanche, Assistant AG Dhillon Demanding Investigation into California Election Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate reports of voters being paid to register, voters registered to incorrect addresses, and irregularities in the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Fifty Years at the Same Bank -- Then Biden Weaponized It Against Them * Senator Marshall Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business Kansas City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria to discuss the expiration of FISA, passing the SAVE America Act through a third reconciliation bill to secure American elections, and the DOJ's de-banking investigation. Click HE more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Statement on Voting No in the Armed Services Committee on 2027 Pentagon Budget * Worked to secure $200 million for Selfridge and $4.4 million for Grayling, first-ever guardrails on DoD AI use, ban on Chinese vehicles on bases, insider trading ban for DoD employees and cancer screening for firefighters WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today that she voted a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on June 12, 2026: * * * Sykes Statement on FBI Raid of Ohio Voting Rights Organization AKRON, OHIO -- U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement after reports that the FBI raided the Cleveland office of voting rights organization, the Ohio Organizing Collaborative. "I am deeply concerned that the FBI has raided the Ohio Organizing Collaborative in Cleveland in an apparent effort to use federal law enforcement to intimidate  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11930) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard. Here are excerpts: * * * Syria and U.S. Policy Syria is in the midst of a political transition shaped by the legacies of decades of authoritarian rule and more than a decade of unrest and conflict that displaced millions and killed hundreds of thousands of Syrians from 2011 through 2024. Ahmed Al Sharaa, whose movement ousted the Iran- and Russia-backed reg more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Claims of Iran Deal to End War "Lacks a lot of Credibility" Schiff Says on CNN * Schiff: "One thing is perfectly clear: a tremendous amount of damage has been done, and American families are paying the price in higher gas and higher food prices, and the president's promise to keep us out of foreign wars...he has broken both of those promises spectacularly." Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace USA, an organization that says it uses protest and confrontation to expose environmental problems and promote solutions, posted the following news release: * * * Trump revokes critical ecosystem protections for vast swaths of the Pacific * WASHINGTON (June 11, 2026) - In response to the Trump administration's decision to reopen the last three marine national monuments in Papahanaumokuakea, the Mariana Trench, and Rose Atoll to commercial fishing, John Hocevar, Greenpeace USA Programs more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * USA Today: "The Republicans who rejected 2020 election result running for governor" New reporting from USA Today highlights how Republican election deniers are running for governor in "politically competitive states," where a win this November would give them "power over election administration" in 2028. Andy Biggs of Arizona, Burt Jones of Georgia, Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin, and Stacy Garrity of Pennsylvania are among the GOP candid more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 13 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news: * * * Secretary of State Kris Warner Announces Certification of 2026 Mid-Term Primary Election; Full Primary Election Report to be Released Later This Summer Yesterday, June 10, 2026, the last of West Virginia's 55 counties certified the results of the 2026 Primary Election. With certification complete, all elections are certified except those that are pending election contest proceedings. In the 2026 Primary Election, 252,008 out of more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN Combats the cost crisis, protects health of Virginia's children, and stands up to fraud - Attorney General Jay Jones took action to address the issues keeping Virginians up at night, from rising prices to keeping children safe. Fighting the Cost Crisis Everyday necessities and basics are becoming harder to afford, a fact  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Oregon Delegation Demand Postal Service Rescind New Rule Suppressing Mail-In Voting * Lawmakers: New rule is calculated attempt to undermine mail-in voting and suppress voter turnout ahead of the November election Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Maxine Dexter, Janelle Bynum, and Val Hoyle, today demanded the U.S. Postal Service rescind its proposed rule that more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Oregon Delegation Demand Postal Service Rescind New Rule Suppressing Mail-In Voting * Lawmakers: New rule is calculated attempt to undermine mail-in voting and suppress voter turnout ahead of the November election Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Maxine Dexter, Janelle Bynum, and Val Hoyle, today demanded the U.S. Postal Service rescind its proposed rule th more PR