WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following research report on July 1, 2026, by Christopher Schorr entitled "'Academic Freedom' is no Excuse for Viewpoint Discrimination." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Higher education plays a vital role in supporting the discovery, improvement, and dissemination of knowledge (Kalven Committee, 1967). To this end, institutions of higher education (hereafter, "universities") are charged with cultivating atmospheres of open inquiry and robust intellectual e more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Federal Action to Lower Electricity Costs * [Hartford, CT] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal today introduced The Affordable Electricity Rates Act of 2026 a bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider affordability when setting transmission rates. Transmission rates comprise 15 percent of your electricity bill and Blumenthal's legislation would prohibit any rate increases or charges that would i more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Aug. 17 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Brent Nelsen talks about the DNC's pick for the first Democratic primary * Furman University's Brent Nelsen spoke with a White House correspondent for USA Today about South Carolina being selected to host the first Democratic primary set for Jan. 22, 2028. Nelsen, the Jane Fishburne Hipp Professor of Politics and International Affairs, said the pick makes sense as South Carolina is considered by many to be a kind of political proving ground. "Everybod more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 19 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth Launches K-12 Community Partnership A day of workshops sets the course for educational collaboration. Written by Nicola Smith Dartmouth this month has launched a groundbreaking K-12 community partnership that aims to strengthen collaboration between Dartmouth and educators in the Upper Valley. Formally known as the K-12 Community Dartmouth Partnership, it launched on Aug. 12 with a morning introduction at the Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Votes to Officially Select Early States for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominating Calendar Today, at the DNC's summer meeting in Austin, Texas, the full DNC voted to officially approve the proposed slate of six early states to lead the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, as well as the accompanying rules package. The vote follows an outpouring of support for the Rules and Bylaws Committee's proposal after their July meeting. Leaders, ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to giantnic.com from its Center for Tobacco Products: * * * Recipient: giantnic.com, 11528 Harry Hines Boulevard Suite B-213, Dallas, TX 75229, United States, sales@giantnic.com, giantnic@gmail.com, support@giantnic.com Issuing Office: Center for Tobacco Products, United States WARNING LETTER To Whom It May Concern: The Center for Tobacco Products of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently r more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to mikuvape.com from its Center for Tobacco Products: * * * Recipient: mikuvape.com, United States, service@mikuvape.com Issuing Office: Center for Tobacco Products, United States WARNING LETTER To Whom It May Concern: The Center for Tobacco Products of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reviewed the website https://www.mikuvape.com and determined that electronic nicotine delivery syst more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety released the following written testimony by Liya Palagashvili, director of the Labor Policy Project and senior research fellow at the George Mason University Mercatus Center, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The Impact of AI on the Workforce": * * * Good morning, Chairman Banks, Ranking Member Hickenlooper, and members of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety. It is an honor to testify before you. My na more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Guilty Plea in Spree of Violent Armed Carjackings in the District, Maryland, and Virginia * WASHINGTON -Taurian Anderson, 21, of the District of Columbia, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with his role in a conspiracy to commit a series of armed carjackings in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Anderson pleaded guilty before Judge Beryl A.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: 2028 Democratic Nominating Calendar Praised as "Bold" and "Historic" Elected officials, advocates, strategists, and Democrats across the country continue to express support for the 2028 early presidential nominating window after the full DNC approved the calendar at its summer meeting this weekend. The calendar is being lauded for its historic racial and geographic diversity, commitment to maintaining an affordable, open field, and its ab more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Chair, Elected Officials, and Advocates Highlight Proposed 2028 Nominating Calendar's Strengths and Ability to Produce Strongest Nominee Ahead of the full DNC's vote to officially approve the proposed slate of early states to lead the 2028 presidential nominating calendar, DNC Chair Ken Martin lauded the calendar's many strengths, including its historic diversity and commitment to battle-testing candidates in order to produce the stro more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * It's Official: Nevada Will Be Democrats' First True Test in the 2028 Presidential Primary * Following the Democratic National Committee's formal approval of the upcoming presidential nominating calendar, Nevada will be the first battleground contest on February 1, 2028. As a diverse, union-strong swing state, Nevada will be Democrats' first true test in the presidential nominating process, where candidates will prove whether they can go the di more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * DOJ Prevented from Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, DC, for unredacted voter lists containing private voter data. Courts in Arizona, California,  more PR

BEDFORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 19 -- New Hampshire Housing issued the following news: * * * Notice of Public Hearing: TEFRA The Muse Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority at Lebanon Public Library located at 9 East Park Street, Lebanon, New Hampshire from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on August 25, 2026, or such longer time as is necessary to address all relevant comments, with respect to the proposed issuance by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, acting under and pursuant to N more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 19 -- The New Hampshire Department of Insurance issued the following news release: * * * New Hampshire Insurance Department Issues Bulletin on Auto Policy Termination for Nonpayment at Renewal The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) has issued a bulletin reminding personal lines automobile insurers of their obligations under RSA 417-A:5 when terminating a policy following the nonpayment of a renewal premium. "New Hampshire law provides important protections for consumers who do not make a renewal premium p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED HOUSE: Pappas-Backed AADAPT Act to Improve Early Alzheimer's Detection and Care * The bipartisan Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act, or AADAPT Act, cosponsored by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) passed the House last month. The legislation strengthens and reauthorizes the Project ECHO program to help primary care providers better identify, diagnose, and manage Alzheimer's disease and other dementias more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Hosts Discussion in Alexandria on the Community's Successful Strategy in Combating the Fentanyl Epidemic and Recent Trump Administration Actions that Threaten the Progress That Has Been Made * ALEXANDRIA - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan hosted a discussion yesterday in Alexandria with Police Chief David Suckling and leaders of organizations that help Granite Staters get into and stay in recovery about their ongoing work to combat  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 18 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * A summer of service, from Mississippi to New York The Dwight Hall Summer Fellowship program provides financial support to Yale students who devote their summer break to serving their communities. By Lisa Prevost One student helped investigate criminal cases for the New Hampshire Public Defender office. Another visited greater New Haven residents struggling with chronic psychosis, part of a mental health program that assists with their well-being. A thi more PR