CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * 10 back-to-school reminders from the Office of Human Resources * Welcome to a new academic year at Clemson! As you prepare for the upcoming school year, remember these helpful tips and resources from the Office of Human Resources. #Familiarize yourself with Workday Workday launched on July 1, as Clemson's new HR and Finance system. The Workday at Clemson website provides helpful training materials, support opportunities, and resources. This Workday Qu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Nancy A. LeaMond, executive vice president and chief advocacy and engagement officer for AARP, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Exploring Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency": * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, and Members of the Committee: My name is Nancy LeaMond, and I serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer for AARP. Thank you for the invitation to testify today. I am honored  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The American Exploration and Production Council posted the following news release: * * * AXPC Poll: Voters Strongly Back Oil and Natural Gas Development, Easier Permitting for All Energy Projects * WASHINGTON - The American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) today released a national survey showing that voters prioritize lowering energy costs and view oil and natural gas as important to keeping prices affordable. As a result, a strong majority of voters support expanding oil and natural gas pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis: * * * "Prediction Markets," Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law Introduction Since 2022, Better Markets has been deeply engaged in the debates over so-called "prediction markets," first at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and then in the courts, media, at other agencies, and now virtually everywher more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P20-590) by Leslie K. Davis and Erik L. Hernandez entitled "Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2024." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the Current Population Survey's (CPS) Voting and Registration Supplement following each national election in November to ask eligible respondents about their voting and registration behavior. The supplement is fielded after presidential elections, when both congressio more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P20-590) by Leslie K. Davis and Erik L. Hernandez entitled "Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2024:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * METHODS OF VOTING Most states have policies in place that allow eligible voters to cast their vote prior to Election Day, either by casting an absentee ballot (e.g., by mail), by voting in-person during an early voting period, or both. The CPS has asked about these "nontraditional" voting methods in ev more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following report on August 12, 2026, by Michael Sozan and Ben Olinsky entitled "The Trump Administration Is Interfering in the 2026 Midterm Elections To Entrench the Imperial Presidency." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction and summary In the 18 months since Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump and his administration have seized unprecedented executive branch power to implement extremist and unpopular policies. Now, to lock in that power and escape accountabi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses Catalina Lauf in FL-19 Race Club for Growth PAC endorsed Catalina Lauf in Florida's 19th Congressional District. Lauf, a former Trump Appointee, is running to replace Rep. Byron Donalds after announcing he will forgo reelection to run for Governor. President Donald Trump has also endorsed Lauf for the seat. "Catalina Lauf has spent her life championing conservative causes and serving as a young voice to counter t more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Commonwealth Commitment Awards honor Penn State changemakers across Pennsylvania * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Two Penn State faculty members and a team from the Penn State College of Health and Human Development are the recipients of the inaugural Commonwealth Commitment Awards recognized through three mission-centered categories: inspiring discovery, preparing students and serving Pennsylvania. The awards were created by Penn State Outreach more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell Presses United States Postal Service on Mailing Disruptions * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is demanding answers from the United States Postal Service (USPS) following delays of time-sensitive mail deliveries across Southeast Michigan. In a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner, Congresswoman Dingell highlighted the responsibilities of the USPS to ensure deliveries are received in a timely fashion and the recent failu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * DNC Launches Historic New Investment in Southern States as Democrats Build for the Next Decade of Elections By 2030, 40% of Americans will live in the South, and six of the nation's fastest-growing states are located in this critical region The new Southern States Resource Hub is part of the DNC's ongoing response to the Callais decision and its effort to ensure state parties have the talent and infrastructure necessary to com more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * REMINDER: Trump and Republicans Have Made Healthcare Unaffordable for Millions of Americans Donald Trump and Republicans have caused healthcare costs to skyrocket. Trump and Republicans refused to extend the popular enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, forcing insurance premiums to increase by an average of 58% and causing ACA enrollment to drop by over 3 million so far, with more people expected to lose coverage in t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Advisory Opinions Request Received Advisory Opinion Request 2026-02 (https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-opinions/2026-02/) (Cascade Party of Washington) On August 11, the Commission made public an advisory opinion request from the Cascade Party of Washington. The requestor asks the Commission to confirm its status as a state committee  more PR

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Aug. 15 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Schumer Faces Growing Uncertainty as Top Senate Democrat Ginny Greenberg Lawrence Levy, associate vice president and executive dean of Hofstra University's National Center for Suburban Studies, was interviewed by Newsday about the growing uncertainty of Charles Schumer's future as the top Senate Democrat. Levy said the real threat to Schumer's party leadership is if the Democrats fail to take control of the Senate following the midterm elections. "He would more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * ICYMI: "Anthony Forlini's Extremist Tendencies Could Harm Future Michigan Elections" New reporting from The Gander details Republican Secretary of State candidate Anthony Forlini's record of election denialism and employment of far-right activists. As The Gander notes, Forlini has said he would cooperate with the Trump administration's efforts to interfere with Michigan elections. "Anthony Forlini is an extreme, partisan hac more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Triggered with Donald Trump Jr. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Triggered Podcast, hosted by Donald Trump Jr., to discuss his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026, the SAVE America Act, his introduction of the Dalilah Law, the investigation into Neville Singham's network of CCP-aligned nonprofits, and the DSA's takeover of the Democratic Party. Key Excerpts on the SAVE America Act: Sen. Jim Banks  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Senate Rankings: 8 GOP Seats That Could Flip in November [The Hill] In case you missed it, new reporting in The Hill is highlighting how Democrats are "increasingly eyeing the possibility of making significant gains in the Senate," with as many as eight Republican-held seats - including North Carolina, Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, Texas, and Kansas - looking increasingly likely to flip in the midterms, with Democ more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Judge orders Kalshi cease numerous Washington operations * A King County Superior Court judge issued a final order requiring KalshiEX (Kalshi) to cease many of its Washington operations after finding that Kalshi likely violated the Washington Gambling Act and the Consumer Protection Act by running an illegal gambling operation in Washington. The order requires Kalshi to stop offering, accepting, or facilitating wagers on sp more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Slate of Congressional Candidates in Florida ahead of Tuesday's Primary * AFGE says the 7 endorsed candidates support federal workers and their rights RIVERDALE, Ga. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of seven candidates running for Congress representing Florida in the 2026 midterm elections. Two are newcomers, while f more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Strongly Condemns Texas Appeals Court Ruling Allowing Voter Suppression Law to Go Back into Place * On Aug. 12, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals restored multiple provisions of SB 1, a Texas law that makes it harder for voters with disabilities to vote by mail and receive assistance to vote. The ruling overturned a lower court's previous decision that blocked provisions, including threats of criminal prosecutio more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * The Blue Book: (Another) Tough Week To Be A Michigan Republican Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every Friday, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State. * * * FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: 1. MAGA MADE ME DO IT: John James once a more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * REPORT: Mike Rogers Consistently Voted To Keep Michigan Gas Prices High, Benefiting His Big Oil Donors According to new reporting from American Journal News, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' congressional record shows he has "consistently voted to advance oil and gas interests [...] at the expense of his constituents" while accepting "large donations from the oil and gas industry." While Rogers was in Congress, he acce more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Aug. 15 -- Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Michael Watson Hosts 2026-2027 SOS Student Ambassador Fall Summit Secretary of State Michael Watson hosted the 2026-2027 Secretary of State (SOS) Student Ambassadors for their Fall Summit on Thursday. The event, hosted at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, marked the first of the in-person summits the Student Ambassadors will attend throughout the school year. "Since the inception of the Student Ambassador P more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * MS NOW: "Jon Ossoff Has a Congressional Superpower" * MS NOWThis is an external link: While some of the most "contentious partisan exchanges get the most attention," Ossoff argued, the "investigation into corruption and civil rights abuses in our prison system," the "mistreatment of military families by defense contractors" and the "abuse and trafficking of foster children in Georgia" are "equally important." Washington, D.C. -MS NOW is highlighting more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Senator Adam Schiff: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Adam Schiff on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Adam Schiff on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Adam Schiff: We're going to have to work to win that trust back. We're going to have to be proposing things that are bold. It is going to be completely inadequate to say well, if you elect Democrats, we will take you back to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Attempt to Seize Control of Our Elections * EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's threat to assert federal control over elections: "Donald Trump doesn't get to rewrite the rules of our elections because he's afraid of losing. "Threatening to use emergency powers to take control of voting is an unconstitutional power g more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Aug. 15 -- The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights issued the following statement by the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism: * * * Country Visit to Mozambique: End of Mission Statement Introduction The Special Rapporteur visited Mozambique from 4 to 14 August 2026 to assess the consistency of its counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices with international human rights law, international humanitarian law  more PR