WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "NJ REP. KEAN PROFITED FROM AI STOCKS AS DATA CENTER BACKLASH GREW" [GOTHAMIST / WNYC] * REPORT: Kean Jr. "accrued lucrative financial gains from stock purchases of key companies in the AI data center industry" New reporting this morning reveals that Congressman Tom Kean Jr. "profited from AI stocks as data center backlash grew." REMINDER: Kean Jr. promised New Jersey voters that he would bring 'saintly ethics' to D.C., but con more PR

HAMDEN, Connecticut, July 29 -- Quinnipiac University Poll posted the following news: * * * 6 In 10 Voters Oppose U.S. Military Action In Iran Amid Spike In Expectations It Will Last A Year Or More, Trump Approval Hits New Low, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; 49% Worse Off Financially Than A Year Ago As Majority Thinks Economy Is Worsening * In the wake of a ceasefire collapsing between the U.S. and Iran, voters have turned more negative about the U.S. military action in Iran, how long it might last, and the president's handling  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to allow President Trump's Executive Order protecting upcoming elections to take effect * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined 11 other attorneys general to protect the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections. They asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a District Court injunction blocking President Trump's Executive Order aimed at ensuring that only U.S. citi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Counter Trump's Attacks on American Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to interfere in the administration of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to protect voters and combat unlawful election interference attempts. The Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections throu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn to Newsmax: Senate Should Remain Until SAVE America Act Passes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) called on the Senate to remain in session until it passes the SAVE America Act during an appearance on Newsmax's Wake Up America. Last week, Senator Blackburn led her colleagues in taking to the Senate floor to urge the Senate to pass the bill following President Trump's address to the nation on election more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell, Colleagues Demand Answers About Trump's Plans to Unlawfully Send ICE, Other Federal Agents to Polling Sites During Midterm Elections #Voters may see federal agents at ballot drop boxes and polling places this November, according to thousands of records uncovered at ICE, CBP; U.S. law prohibits voter intimidation or deploying armed federal agents, military to polling places - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, ranking member of the Senate  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Appoints Dean Kpere-Daibo as Office Managing Partner in St. Louis * Constangy is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Kpere-Daibo as office managing partner of the firm's St. Louis office. "Dean is an outstanding leader who understands both our clients' needs and our firm's collaborative culture," said Neil Wasser, chair of Constangy's executive committee. "We're excited to have  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 30 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that she has joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complying with the administration's political and policy  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Markey, Colleagues Raise Alarm About Trump's Threats to Send ICE, Other Federal Agents to Polling Sites During November Elections * Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and 10 colleagues in demanding answers on whether the Trump Administration plans to deploy armed federal law enforcement officers at polling sites during the November 2026 elections. Beginning in October 2025, the Demo more PR

LONDON, England, July 28 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following statement: * * * FCDO statement on democratic governance, civic space and human rights in Nicaragua * An FCDO spokesperson said: The UK Government remains deeply concerned by the continued deterioration of democratic governance, civic space and human rights in Nicaragua. Recent declarations by the Nicaraguan authorities about elections represent a further assault on democratic principles and the Nicaraguan people's right to choose th more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, supporting his call for the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. You can find the letter here. "America is back-but one critical challenge remains: no nation can remain great without secure and honest elections," w more PR

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by Giorgi Gogi, deputy director of the Europe and Central Asia Division: * * * Azerbaijan Jails Prominent TV Journalists, Media Workers Court Sentences Nine in Toplum TV Case - An Azerbaijani court on July 27 sentenced nine journalists, media workers, and civil society activists to between 12 and 15 years in prison. It is the harshest verdict since the government began its ongoing crackdown on independent journalism. The Bak more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Launched Nationwide Weekend of Action To Mobilize Voters 100 Days Before Midterm Elections Nearly 2,000 organizers, volunteers, fellows, and staff spent the weekend having conversations with voters at more than 450 events across the country - Over the weekend, the DNC held its 100 Days Out Weekend of Action with more than 450 organizing events across the country. As Democrats prepare to enter the final sprint to Election Day, the DN more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release: * * * IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Bosnia and Herzegovina * Growth is projected to slow to 2 percent in 2026 and inflation to rise to 5.4 percent. Risks are tilted to the downside, including weaker growth in Europe, high energy prices, political tensions, and declining competitiveness. Faster progress on EU accession reforms could significantly boost growth. * A credible fiscal consolidation is urgently needed to put more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by independent journalist Nick Shirley from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Exposing Fraud in America": * * * My name is Nick Shirley. I am a 100% independent journalist who works each day for "We the People," with a mission to show the world the reality of things as they really are. Through my efforts, I have exposed billions of dollars of fraud and helped America save hundreds of billions of dollars for years to come.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by John C. K. Daly, non-resident fellow at the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute in Washington, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Central Bank and Finance Ministry Warn Putin of War's Impact on Economy Executive Summary: * Senior Russian officials, including Ministry of Finance and Central Bank of the Russian Federation representatives, warned Russian President Vladimir Putin in early June that continued war spending is straining  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * League of Women Voters Responds to DC Circuit Court Ruling on Mail Voting Executive Order The League of Women Voters today issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to yesterday's decision by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit regarding President Trump's executive order on mail voting: "Yesterday's ruling does not change what is at stake for voters. The freedom to vote is fundamental to our democracy more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 29 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Nevada Will Be Democrats' First True Test in the 2028 Presidential Primary--Here's What Every Candidate Needs to Know. * As a diverse, union-strong battleground, Nevada will be Democrats' first true test in the 2028 presidential nominating process, where a candidate will prove whether they can go the distance in a general election. With the presidential primary just around the corner, dozens of national leaders and potential candidates are alr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by O'Keefe Media Group CEO James O'Keefe from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Exposing Fraud in America": * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. In February of 2026, I disguised myself as a homeless person and approached a petition circulator on Skid Row, near San Pedro and Sixth Street in downtown Los Angeles. I saw cash clipped to his shirt w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement Opposing Confirmation of Jay Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after voting against the confirmation of Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence. "Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte and former Director Tulsi Gabbard abused our intelligence community to feed President Trump's election co more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 -- Politico issued the following statement on July 28, 2026: * * * POLITICO Names Lauren Fedor Senior Politics Reporter Announcement from Editorial Director of Politics and Polling, Jonathan Lai, Executive Editor of Washington, Julia Marsh and Senior Executive Editor of North America, Alex Burns: Team -- We're thrilled to announce that Lauren Fedor will join POLITICO as a senior politics reporter, boosting our reporting firepower during an extraordinary moment in American politics. Lauren joins us from the Fin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Premium Disaster Watch: The Republican Health Care Disaster Keeps Getting Worse as Families Face More Premium Hikes The health care affordability crisis Donald Trump and Republicans created is deepening by the day. Across the country, families are getting hit with another wave of premium hikes, insurers are pulling back from the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, hospitals are warning of growing financial strain, and small businesses are struggling to keep coverage affor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Sends Letter Urging Region-Specific Travel Advisory for Somaliland * U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the U.S. Department of State to establish a region-specific Travel Advisory that distinguishes Somaliland from Somalia. Below are highlights and excerpts from the letter: "The Department currently maint more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on July 28, 2026: * * * Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner on Confirmation of Jay Clayton to be DNI U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: "The Director of National Intelligence has one of the most important jobs in government: providing the president and policymakers with objective, independent intelligence and coordinating the work of the 18 agencies that make up the Intellige more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Takes to Senate Floor to Urge Immediate Unanimous Passage of Measure to Stop Congressional Insider Trading and Institute Voter ID Senator Ashley Moody took the Senate Floor last night to urge immediate unanimous passage of H.R. 7008, or the Stop Insider Trading Act, a bipartisan measure that would stop Congressional insider trading and institute nationwide voter ID requirements. "The American People expect res more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * SCOTUS APPROVAL REACHES ALL-TIME LOW Americans' lack of faith in SCOTUS points to urgent need for reform - WASHINGTON -- Today, Gallup released a new poll showing Americans' approval of the Supreme Court has fallen to a record low of 33%, driven in part by a "steep drop" a more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 28 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, posted the following news release: * * * Statement by Governor Mikie Sherrill * "One week ago, I informed New Jerseyans that a serious software error in the Motor Vehicle Commission system had improperly registered approximately 6,600 individuals to vote between June 2023 and June 2024, during the previous administration. "I promised New Jerseyans that my administration would confront the issue with accountability and urgency. Today, I want to provide an update on the prog more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, July 28 -- McGill University posted the following news release: * * * Supporters of losing political parties express less trust in fellow citizens, study says * Supporters of losing parties express more distrust of their fellow citizens after elections than do supporters of winning parties, a new study has found, with voters who more strongly disliked rival parties showing even greater distrust. "Social trust is one of the most important ingredients in a well-functioning society. This paper suggests that electoral competi more PR