WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * 100 Days Out From Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All Releases New Research Showing Abortion is Motivating Battleground Voters, Alongside $2 Million Organizing Investment * : Monday, July 27, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC -With just under 100 days remaining until Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All announced new research, conducted in pa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Week of July 20, 2026 * Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, July 21, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development held a hearing called "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets," featuring testimony from Robert A. Schwartz of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by fellow Gil Guerra to The Dispatch: * * * Daniel Ortega Strikes a Final Blow Against Democracy The Nicaraguan dictator has tightened his grip on power over nearly two decades, but his latest move may be a step too far. - In the early hours of February 26, 1990, Daniel Ortega walked into a Managua auditorium to concede an election he had been widely fa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by analyst Kassie Corelli in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * First Mobilization Wave Ongoing as Second Wave Discussion Intensifies Executive Summary: * The Russian-language information space has widely discussed the possibility of a second mobilization wave in autumn over recent weeks. This assessment is supported by Russia's front line personnel shortages and new measures meant to improve military recruitment. * Growing evidence more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Elections from Interference and Tampering * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is introducing legislation to protect elections from interference and tampering - from both outside actors and unconstitutional orders from the federal government. The Stop Harassment and Intimidation in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act would authorize state attorneys general an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says endorsed lawmakers support federal workers and their rights AURORA, Colo. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of eight members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Washington in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and to lower costs, protect access to healthcare and hold the crooks accountable.LEADER JEFFRIES: Life has gotten far too ex more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON BLOOMBERG: "PEOPLE ARE DROWNING IN THIS FAILED TRUMP ECONOMY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Bloomberg TV, where he emphasized that with less than 100 days until the midterm election, Democrats remain committed to fighting for an affordable economy and to lower costs, protect access to healthcare and hold the crooks accountable. LEADER JEFFRIES: Life has gotten far too expensive under Donald Tr more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release: * * * How Much Does It Cost to Administer an Odd-Year Election? New Audit Gives Answers in County-by-County Breakdown The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released a Performance Audit (https://www.auditor.nc.gov/documents/reports/performance/per-2026-8025/open) outlining the public cost of administering odd-year municipal elections across North Carolina, when elections are much smaller and more lo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF-Opposed Oregon Anti-Hunting Ballot Initiative Fails * WASHINGTON, D.C. -An Oregon anti-hunting ballot initiative opposed by NSSF(r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, failed to gather enough certified signatures to be considered by voters. Oregon's Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), called the "People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act," was proposed to prohibit and criminalize h more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following testimony by Erick A. Brimen, CEO and founder of Prospera International, from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Economic Security and Investment Abroad: Assessing Economic Security Zones": * * * Chairman Mills, Ranking Member Moskowitz, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to testify. I was born in Venezuela. I grew up watching what the slow destruction of a country's institutions doe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise's Summer Update: Key House Republican Wins of 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C.-House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement and accompanying summary of House Republican legislative victories showcasing the Conference's record of delivering results for the American people during the first half of 2026: "House Republicans entered this year committed to building on the successes of President Trump's first year back  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff, Rep. Khanna Reintroduce Landmark Bill to Combat Fraudulent AI Generated Campaign Ads * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.-17) reintroduced the AI Ads Act to prohibit fraudulent misrepresentation of political candidates or committees through content generated by AI, and to codify bipartisan recommendations made by the Federal Election Committee (FEC). Schiff first intro more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Exposing Fraud in America": * * * In my office, I keep a clock that measures our national debt in real time. This morning that clock stood at nearly $40 trillion. Washington taxes the American people. Washington borrows against our grandchildren's future earnings. Then Washington sends billions of dollars out the door--often without kno more PR

NEW YORK, July 27 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement: * * * Secretary-General's press conference at conclusion of visit to Syria Good afternoon. I want first of all to express my deep condolences to the families of the victims of the horrible bus crash that happened yesterday, and also my condolences to the people and the government of Syria. I also want to express my deep gratitude for the wonderful and generous hospitality I enjoyed during my these two days. Everything was done by the Syri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence released the following testimony by Michael R. Hollomon II, chief commercial officer of US Strategic Metals, from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Economic Security and Investment Abroad: Assessing Economic Security Zones": * * * Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I want to open with a simple, uncomfortable fact: the United States cannot build a fighte more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding New conditions would require states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterr more PR