ROBINS AFB, Georgia, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Air Force Reserve, French Air and Space Force turn partnership into readiness during RAPP engagement * WASHINGTON - For the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the French Air and Space Force, interoperability isn't a talking point. It's the difference between two allied forces showing up for an engagement and two allied forces ready to operate together when the mission demands it.  That readiness drove a Reserve Allies and Partners Program engagemen more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, June 30 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Student Selected for Prestigious Howard University Pre-Ph.D. Summer Enrichment Program * Media Contact: Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., June 30, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU) political science senior from Birmingham, Alabama, Leah Cowen, is expanding her academic and professional horizons this summer as a participant in the highly competitive Pre-Ph.D. Summer Enrichment Program at Howard University. Designe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * An Urgent Call to NC Lawmakers to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing * RALEIGH, N.C. - June 30, 2026 - With days left to act in the legislative session, cancer advocates urgently call on North Carolina lawmakers to pass legislation improving access to biomarker testing. The following statement can be attributed to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) North Carolina Grassroots Manager Jon C more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Spelman College issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Digital Divide: Spelman Alum Earns Fulbright Award for Research in Kenya Journei Ferguson's Summer in Kenya Inspired a Fulbright-Funded Year of Research and Community Impact - More than 8,000 miles from Spelman College's campus in Nairobi, Kenya, Journei Ferguson, C'2026, spent her summer teaching middle and high schoolers their first lines of code. Ferguson was named a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Program Research Award, which will fund a more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, June 30 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Building Legacies Together: Stone Center Family Business Retreat Returns to Empower Family-Owned Enterprises * For family-owned businesses, success is about more than profits; it is about preserving values, navigating change and building a legacy that lasts for generations. This summer, the University of West Georgia's Stone Center for Family Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation will once again bring together business owners, successors and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary by senior editor and journalist Agnieszka Filipiak: * * * Armenia's New Pro-Russian Opposition Leader As Armenia cemented its shift to the West in June's election, a new Kremlin-aligned opposition emerged, giving Moscow a way to build influence and sow division. - While Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan won almost 50% of the vote on June 7, and his Civil Contract party secured another parliamentary majority, a political movement built around Russian more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by non-resident senior fellows Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov: * * * Death and the Kremlin The sudden death of Sergey Ivanov, one of Putin's closest allies and his former KGB colleague, has revived discussion about the post-Putin Kremlin. - Those considering Russia's future must look at the facts, something Ivanov's death has only made more urgent. The former KGB general was 73, the same age as his more junior KGB colleague, P more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary by Civic-IDEA head Tinatin Khidasheli: * * * Washington Can Change the South Caucasus Nikol Pashinyan's election victory in Armenia shows the way forward for the region, especially if the US plays a big role. - Armenia's prime minister won re-election on June 7 in spite of the clergy, Moscow, and history. He proved that with proper leadership, hard work, and the courage to look forward rather than back, leaders can take their people along even th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by Dottie Rosenbaum, director and senior fellow of Federal SNAP Policy, and Senior Director of Research Joseph Llobrera, both of the Food Assistance Team: * * * Congress Should Staunch SNAP Participation Losses, Which Exceed CBO's Estimates Millions of people are losing food assistance through SNAP due to the 2025 reconciliation law (H.R. 1). This includes many children and others not targeted by H.R. 1's eligibility restrictio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Announces $20 Million In Grants to Help Georgia Longleaf Pine Forests * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is awarding $20 million for projects that will restore and protect longleaf pine forests in Georgia. "Longleaf pine forests are part of Georgia's natural heritage, and restoring them means healthier working lands, stronger wildlif more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Welcomes New Attorneys to Chicago, Jacksonville, and Los Angeles Offices * Constangy is pleased to announce the addition of four new attorneys- Katrice Curls, Sara Herbek, Sandra Lepson, and Ryan Patterson -strengthening the firm's Employment Litigation, Immigration, Advice & Counsel, Wage and Hour, and Investigations practices in the Chicago, Jacksonville, and Los Angeles offices. Mee more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta deepens investment in LAX with Phase 1 of second Delta One Lounge now open * Delta is deepening its commitment to Los Angeles with the opening of Phase 1 of its second Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) -an intimate 4,000-square-foot space with seating for 75 guests, located on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2. Phase 2 of this second Lounge renovation is scheduled to be completed in 2028. Tangential to the se more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DATA: Republicans' Cost of Living Crisis "Far From Fixed" as Senate GOP-Backed War In Iran Continues to Drive Up Inflation Numbers After Senate Republicans voted to continue Trump's war in Iran, which their candidates have been caught admitting is a "political liability," a new report found that inflation is at a "3-year high due to the war," causing middle-class Americans to spend "more on gas, along with healthcare and utilities."  more PR

ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought * The burgeoning East Coast broccoli industry is helping slightly lower costs and reduce reliance on the drought-prone West. Those were findings from a new supply chain model study that showed expanding production outside of California - the country's top broccoli producer - can help stabilize fresh produce supply chains that are vulnerable to water shortages. At the same time, the study revea more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Safelite Fulfillment for Sex Discrimination Federal lawsuit alleges auto glass repair company refuses to hire qualified female applicants for technician positions  ATLANTA -Safelite Fulfillment, LLC, the largest auto glass repair company in the United States, violated federal law by refusing to hire qualified female applicants nationwide for technician positions because of their sex, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Co more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces nominees for the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards * The 12 th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards will celebrate and honor athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry who use the power of sport to make a positive impact on society. This year's Sports Humanitarian Awards, hosted by SportsCenter studio anchor and analyst Christine Williamson, will take place on Tuesday, July 14, at Gotham Hal more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations. The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach procedures and associated departure procedures at ai more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus. Faculty and Staff Briefs are produced monthly to more PR

TAMPA, Florida, June 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Federal Inmate Pleads Guilty to Operating Multi-Kilo Fentanyl Conspiracy * Jacksonville, Florida - Daniel Don Juan (35, Georgia) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. He faces a minimum sentence of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the annou more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 30, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Backs State Transgender Sports Bans: A 5-Step Plan for School Leaders and Athletic Organizations States can pass and enforce laws banning transgender high school and college athletes from participating on female sports teams, according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court. Today's decision will significantly change the public high school and collegiate sports landscape, prompting school leaders to immediately review c more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte Veteran Energy Regulatory Leader Strengthens Firm's Decades-Long Work in High-Stakes Power and Utility Matters - CHARLOTTE - Lara Nichols, a former senior vice president at Duke Energy Corporation, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Energy Regulatory Practice Group as a partner in the firm's Charlotte office. Bringing more than 30 years of indust more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 29 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * From Samford to Service: Mary Drinkard Begins Career in Health Care Advocacy * For Mary Drinkard '26, health care administration is about creating opportunities for people to receive the care they need, regardless of where they live. The Rome, Georgia, native, who has long considered Alabama home, graduated from Samford University in May with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration. Following graduation, Drinkard began her career as a pa more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 29 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Funding cuts have hobbled US research with no replacement in sight * The U.S. research machine has been hobbled. What will replace it? * Moderator: Gideon Gil, Managing editor, STAT; AHCJ Board President * Michael Bronstein, Ph.D., Assistant professor, University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Institute for Health Informatics * Sam Gill, President and CEO, Doris Duke Fou more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, on the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court allowing states to protect sex-based categories in sports: * * * Carr Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling for Women's Sports "This is a major victory that will protect female athletes for generations to come, and we're proud to have partnered with our fellow attorneys general on both cases. Women's sports are for women only, and now the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed - upholding the legacy of Ti more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 1 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * GCSAA announces winners of 2026 Legacy Awards Twenty college students have been named recipients of scholarships via the Legacy Awards competition, which supports children and grandchildren of GCSAA members Scholarship program assists children and grandchildren of association members - The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded 20 college scholarships as part of its Legacy Awards progr more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 29 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Government gagged: Overcoming agencies' secrecy barriers * Government Gagged: Overcoming agencies' secrecy barriers * Moderator: Frank LoMonte, J.D., Adjunct instructor, University of Georgia School of Law; Legal counsel, CNN * Caroline Hendrie, Executive director, Society of Professional Journalists * Charles Ornstein, Managing editor, local, ProPublica By Margaret Coker, Georgia Health Journalism Fellow  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 29 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * How Public Health Informatics Helps Build Healthier Communities * Public health informatics powers change. This field sits at the intersection of technology and population health and is transforming how communities detect, respond to, and prevent health threats. Public health informatics is the interdisciplinary and systematic application of information and technology to support public health goals. It's at play all the t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Reproductive Freedom for All Georgia Marks Four Years Since Dobbs and Highlights Where Reproductive Freedom Stands in the State * ICYMI: Reproductive Freedom for All Georgia Marks Four Years Since Dobbs and Highlights Where Reproductive Freedom Stands in the State Four Years After Dobbs: Where the Debate Stands Four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, women in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by journalist Giorgi Menabde in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgian Dream Uses Espionage Cases to Project Neutrality Executive Summary: * The State Security Service of Georgia detained Gulbaat Rtskhiladze, the head of the pro-Russian non-governmental organization (NGO), the Eurasia Institute, and Irakli Chikhladze, founder of the Tbilisi-registered Caucasian Center for Civil Hearings, under charges of espionage in favor of Ru more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by Paul Goble, specialist on ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * More Central Asian Countries Swapping Territories to End Border Disputes Executive Summary: * Many of the countries of post-Soviet Central Asia are now taking the next and more difficult step of agreeing to swap small border areas to overcome problems created by Soviet map-making following commitments to resolve border dispute more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Kilpatrick Adds Experienced Litigation Partner in Silicon Valley MENLO PARK - Kilpatrick announced today that Eric Evans has joined as a partner on the Firm's Complex Commercial Litigation Team in the Silicon Valley office. Mr. Evans has extensive experience representing innovative technology companies in high-stakes trade secret disputes, class action defense, and complex data governance matters. "We welcome E more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer team develops innovative tools for analyzing climate data * Statistical tools developed by a Mercer University professor and student are providing new insights into climate patterns throughout Earth's history. Economics Professor Dr. Szabolcs Blazsek and Raven Dupree, CLAS '27, began their work in late 2025 and continued this summer with funding from the Mercer Undergraduate Research Scholar (MURS) Training Initiative. It's the first business project to more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Derrick Honeyman: * * * This Week in #MIGov: Trump Backs Two-Time Statewide Loser, Then James Skips Housing Vote & Says 2020 Election Was Rigged Happy Friday, there's 39 days left until the August 4th primary election and 130 days until the November 3rd general election. It was an interesting week in the Republican primary for governor, with Donald Trump wading in to try and bail out two-time statewide loser John James' floundering prim more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 30 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Michael Davis to lead undergraduate admission at W&M * Michael Davis, an enrollment leader with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education, has been selected as William & Mary's next associate vice provost and dean of admissions. Davis currently serves as the senior associate director of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He will start at William & Mary on July 25. "As we pursue our strategi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Michael McClanahan named Orlando regional president for Pinnacle Financial Partners Experienced leader introduces Pinnacle brand to Orlando during Synovus merger transition - ORLANDO, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank earlier this year, named Michael McClanahan as Orlando regi more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 (TNSrpt) -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * "Chemical Recycling" Facilities Pose Risks to Workers and Communities "Chemical recycling" facilities have large amounts of carcinogens and other toxic chemicals on site, according to a new analysis from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), based on public records obtained from five of the largest facilities nationwide. "Chemical recycling won't solve our plastic crisis," said Renee Sharp, NRDC's director of plastics and petroch more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Rakhee Patel Joins Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice in Dallas DALLAS - Rakhee Patel has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice as a partner in the Dallas office. Her arrival further strengthens the firm's national restructuring platform and expands its capabilities in Texas and across key capital intensive industries. Patel joins Troutman Pepper Locke from Sidley Austin and brings more than thr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty * Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and publicly release all records related to Israel's unpr more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Validation of biomechanics component of SimulScan and aging study Researchers are recruiting healthy adults for a swallowing and brain study directed by Georgia Malandraki, principal investigator and professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Individuals may be eligible if they: more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Protects Members of the Military and their Property from Squatters With Servicemember Residence Protection Act TAMPA, Fla.- Senator Ashley Moody is fighting to protect those who protect us by introducing the Servicemember Residence Protection Act. This bill aims to ensure "squatters rights" laws do not apply to the homes of our servicemembers. "Our men and women in uniform should not have to fight a legal nightmare just to liv more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 30 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Sophomore Scholar explores drone technology to expand internet connectivity in remote areas * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 30, 2026 Imagine a network of sensors spread across a remote farm, collecting data about soil conditions and water levels. Now imagine those sensors are miles from reliable internet access. For Kennesaw State University student Drew Haase, solving that communication challenge is the focus of research that could help connect hard- more PR

ROSWELL, Georgia, July 1 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * Southeastern Legal Foundation issues statement following U.S. Supreme Court's Rulings on whether states can ban biological males from female sports The Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) issues the following statement on U.S. Supreme Court's historic rulings protecting women and girls in school sports: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory for women and girls, reaffirming that states have both the authori more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Southern ReadyMix Drivers in Georgia Join Teamsters * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: lmelentijevic@teamster.org (LUTHERVILLE, Ga.) - In a historic vote, 70 concrete ready-mix drivers for Southern ReadyMix have joined Teamsters Local 528, becoming the first group of concrete truck drivers to unionize in Georgia in 25 years. The drivers provide concrete services to residential properties more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, June 30 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina * The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is proud to announce that SouthState Bank has joined the Institute as a Strategic Resource Partner, further strengthening the Institute's mission to equip and serve family-owned businesses across the Palmetto State. As a Strategic Resource P more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 29 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news: * * * Study of 18,000 Kindergartners Highlights Parents' Role in School Readiness * Parents play a critical role in preparing children for academic success long before they enter a kindergarten classroom, according to new research from North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Published in Frontiers in Psychology, the study, "The impact of parental socioeconomic characteristics and engagement on children's early academic abilities: the role of  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Creators in the Age of AI and the Internet * Washington, D.C. (June 30, 2026)- Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on how to address piracy, copyright theft, and privacy challenges in the  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, June 25 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA awards seed grants to support faculty partnerships in rural Georgia The University of Georgia's Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty has awarded $75,000 in seed grants supporting faculty-led projects focused on addressing critical challenges and opportunities in rural Georgia. The grants, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, will help faculty from across the university engage directly with rural communities on issues including rural health care ac more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Division of Agriculture Communications Team Receives ACE Awards Keeping people "Bear Aware" and informed on a wide range of agricultural research and extension programs is just a part of what the U of A Division of Agriculture's Communications Department does, but sometimes they get national recognition for it. The communications team earned six awards at the 2026 annual conference of the Association for Communication Excellence, a professional org more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Could marigolds be the next superfood? New study finds the flowers have high amounts of protein, fiber and other minerals By Leigh Hataway As demand for new plant-based protein sources grows, a new study from the University of Georgia suggests the next big thing may be in a pot in your backyard: marigolds. The researchers found that marigold flowers contain about the same amount of protein as conventional plant protein sources like quinoa. But m more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt mourns the death of economics professor Adugna Olani * The Vanderbilt community is mourning the death of Adugna Olani, senior lecturer in economics, who died June 15, 2026, at the age of 45. Olani was a revered professor and mentor who had been teaching at Vanderbilt since 2018. Olani was born in Arjo, Ethiopia, and worked as a researcher for the National Bank of Ethiopia early in his career. After earning a Ph.D. in economics from Q more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49010) entitled "What Is Harassment? An Overview from Federal Employment Law" by legislative attorney April J. Anderson: * * * SUMMARY Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 generally prohibits discrimination in the workplace, but it does not expressly prohibit harassment. The Supreme Court has interpreted the statute to prohibit certain forms of harassment, however, including sexual harassment. The Court has established legal standards f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Makes the Case Against Confirmation of Disgraceful AG Nominee Blanche * Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, published a column in The Contrarian yesterday detailing the timeline of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's disgraceful tenure at the MAGA Department of Justice and arguing that his confirmation as Attorney General would worsen the rot at DOJ.  more PR