WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges * WASHINGTON -The AFT has topped the highest membership in its 110-year history as workers across America flock to organize with the 1.88 million-strong union that cares, fights, shows up and "gets shit done." At the union's 89th biennial convention this week, AFT President Randi Weingarten announced a record membership number of 1,875,209 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12155) by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion and senior research librarian Jennifer E. Manning. Here are excerpts: * * * Appearances by Sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices at Congressional Committee and Subcommittee Hearings (1/1/1960 to 7/15/2026) This Insight provides historical information and analysis related to appearances by sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justices at congressional committee and subcommit more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies Rulemaking Process for Election Procedures Manual The Arizona Supreme Court today issued its opinion providing an explanation for the decision order in Republican National Committee v. Fontes. The Court explained that Arizona's Election Procedures Manual (EPM) is not subject to the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act (APA) because the EPM is governed by a distinct statutory process. The case arose more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Withholding Public Records Under the "Best Interests of the State" Exception The Arizona Supreme Court today issued an opinion in Barry Goldwater Institute for Public Policy Research Center v. City of Phoenix, clarifying how courts should evaluate claims that public records may be withheld under the "best interests of the state" exception to disclosure. The Court addressed an earlier Ar more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 18 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies When Attorney-Client Privilege Applies to Third Parties The Arizona Supreme Court today issued an opinion that clarifies when conversations involving a lawyer, a client, and a third person are protected by the attorney-client privilege. The Court explained that the attorney-client privilege exists to encourage honest communications between lawyers and their clients. But when a third person is invol more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, July 17 -- The Australian Securities and Investments Commission issued the following news: * * * ASIC cancels AFS licence of Australian Fiduciaries Limited (In Liquidation) * ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFS licence) of Australian Fiduciaries Limited (In Liquidation) (Australian Fiduciaries) following a payment by the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). On 30 January 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) made a determination against Australian Fiduciaries, w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Stopgap Section 122 Tariffs Failed by Every Measure A new analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that the Trump administration's temporary, 10 percent Section 122 tariffs--imposed shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked earlier country-specific tariffs--have failed to protect workers, generate new market access for U.S. firms, or support U.S. competitiveness. Instead, they have raised costs while creating new uncertaint more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12713) by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton. Here are excerpts: * * * Commission Without Commissioners: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission Commissioner Donald Palmer resigned from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on April 30, 2026. On July 9, the remaining three members of the four-person commission were effectively removed from their positions. According to media reports, Commissioners Th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13270) by American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett. Here are excerpts: * * * Coordinated Party Expenditures: Policy Background On June 30, 2026, in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission (NRSC v. FEC), the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated federal statutory limits on a type of political party spending known as coordinated party expenditures. This CRS In Focus provides brief policy b more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following testimony by Elizabeth Ginexi, health research scientist and former scientific program official at the National Institutes of Health, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Mind Control and Accountability: Uncovering the Truth of the CIA's MKULTRA Project": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Recommendations * Restore and bolster the outputs of first-level peer review at NIH wherein expert p more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate Committees to Regulate Prediction Markets, Protect Tribal Sovereignty & States' Rights * U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Gary Peter more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Chairman Jordan Subpoenas Larry Krasner for Information on Philadelphia's Sanctuary Policies Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner for information on his office's sanctuary policies, including its preferential treatment of illegal aliens to ensure that they do not face immigration consequences for their criminality. Af more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49032) on July 14, 2026, entitled "Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 119th Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Nonimmigrants Nonimmigrants are foreign nationals who are lawfully admitted to the United States for a temporary period and specific purpose (e.g., tourism, study, work). Nonimmigrant visa categories are identified by letters and numbers based on the INA sections that authorize them./57 The 119th Congress has acte more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Katelyn Harrell published in Journal of Pension Benefits * Katelyn Harrell, a partner in BCLP's Class Actions and Mass Torts practice, was published in the Journal of Pension Benefits. In the article, titled " Evading the Razor's Edge: The Deferential Standard of Review for Fiduciary Action," Katelyn discusses how various Circuits have applied the Firestone deferential standard of review to claims outside the ER more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, July 17 -- Lehigh University posted the following news: * * * Supply Chain Experts See Surge in Risk of Transportation Disruption in 3rd Quarter * The results of the Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index for the 3rd quarter of 2026 show a significant impact from the U.S.-Iran war, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting spike in fuel and diesel prices. Transportation Disruption Risk surged almost 16 points from last quarter. "This surge vaulted it from the middle of the pack to the singl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation to close a glaring ethics more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- World Relief issued the following news release: [Category: Sociological] * * * More Than 100 Evangelical Leaders Urge Congress to Protect Haitian Neighbors, Send Letter to Lawmakers * Christians seek reprieve for the estimated 330,000 Haitians at risk of deportation to a country in crisis Contact: Lauren Rasmussen, media@wr.org, 802.310.4255 BALTIMORE, Md. - Today, prominent evangelical leaders, including national leaders of ten different denominations, various church network and ministry leaders and sco more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 16 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Chair Statement on Trump Lying About Elections * "It is very clear he will use every tool at his disposal to rig our election system solely for his own political gain" Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump's brazen attempt to rewrite history and rig elections: "Donald Trump is using the office of the president to spread dangerous falsehoods about elect more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Organizations File Cross-Appeal to Ensure Michigan Public Service Commission Can Continue to Implement Clean Energy and Jobs Act * PA 233 creates a fair statewide siting and permitting process for renewable energy and energy storage projects Lansing, MI - Industry organizations announced the filing last night of a cross-appeal at the Michigan Supreme Court in support of the state's implementation of the Clean Energy and Jobs Act an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Advocates for Protection Against Election Interference Amid Trump Election Chaos * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with oversight over federal elections and California's former Secretary of State, convened a voting rights breakfast roundtable with Senate Democrats' Election Protection Task Force and faith organizations and civil rights groups to sound the alarm o more PR

MANILA, Philippines, July 18 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * Justice Singh Explores Academic Partnerships with the University of Oxford and the London School of Economics for Judicial Leadership Program Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh visited St. Hugh's College, University of Oxford, where she met with its Principal, Michele Acton, to explore opportunities for collaboration in developing a judicial leadership and governance program for mid-level career professional more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams on the Legacy of John Lewis * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, July 17, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), issued the following statement to mark the 6th anniversary of the death of Congressman John Lewis. "Today, on the John Lewis 'Good Trouble' Day of Action, we honor the life, legacy, and enduring courage of Congressman John Lewis-a man who devoted his life to protecting one of the most fundamental rights in our democracy:  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McBride Marks Anniversary of Congressman John Lewis' Passing with Call to Defend Voting Rights and Democracy * WASHINGTON, DC -This week, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (D-Del.) took to the House floor to commemorate the sixth anniversary of Congressman John Lewis' passing, honoring the civil rights icon's legacy. In her remarks, Rep. McBride urged Congress to continue the fight to protect voting rights and strengthen American democracy a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, with Reps. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigation and Oversight, and Scott Franklin, R-Florida, chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, issued the following letter to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 16, 2026 Dr. Neil H. Shubin President The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 500 Fif more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Gallego at NALEO Conference: When Latinos are strong, the country is strong. LOS ANGELES - Today U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) addressed attendees at the NALEO 43rd Annual Conference. "This has been a very tough year for our community without a doubt. We have been targeted. They're racially profiling us. They're hunting Latino working class men in the streets of our country right now. But we know one thing: Latinos are tough.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Delaware * Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers; three represented Delaware. The Delaware delegates were Thomas McKean, George Read and Caesar Rodney. Their signatures are grouped in the bottom-left, fourth column of the document. Thomas McKean Thomas Mc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on July 16, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio, Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, White House Deputy of Staff and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller at the opening of the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism: * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY LANDAU: Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the State Department. It's an honor and a privilege to have you here. For those of us who grew up in the 1970s, the topic that we more PR

PARIS, France, July 17 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Supporting independent journalism in Gaza after two years of war: RSF and its partners remain on the ground * Preserving Palestinian journalists' ability to report in Gaza is essential to ensuring access to reliable information from a territory that remains inaccessible to the international press. Together with its partners - the Community Development and Media Center (CDMC), the Palestinian Journalists Protection Center (PJPC) and Arab Re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government released the following testimony by Supreme Court of the U.S. Associate Justice Elena Kagan from a July 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Hagerty, Ranking Member Reed, Chair Collins, Ranking Member Murray, and Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for giving Justice Barrett and me the opportunity to present the Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 budget request. I would like to note at the outset how ap more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Lujan, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Bicameral Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation cracks down on lavish gifts to Supreme Court Justices with $50 limit aligning ethics rules with Congress, other judges, and federal officials WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, this week joi more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 18 -- Xavier University of Louisiana issued the following news: * * * Xavier Trustee and Alumnus Judge Ivan L. R. Lemelle ('71) Honored with Portrait Unveiling, National Recognition The Honorable Ivan L. R. Lemelle, a 1971 graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, a member of the University's Board of Trustees, and a senior judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, was honored Thursday with the unveiling of his official judicial portrait at the federal courthouse in New Orleans. T more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * A Year in the Courts: Northwestern Pritzker Law's Impact From students arguing cases before federal and state courts to faculty scholarship shaping opinions in the U.S. Supreme Court, from alumni arguing on behalf of the United States to judges returning to teach the next generation of lawyers, Northwestern Pritzker Law has had an extraordinary year of engagement with the nation's courts. Through the Bluhm Legal Clinic, t more PR