LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Issues Statement on First Circuit Keeping USPS Mail Ballot Rule Injunction in Place * LANSING - Today, the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the Trump administration's request to stay (PDF) a preliminary injunction that halts the mandatory implementation of a United States Postal Service mail-ballot rule for the November 2026 election. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who secured the preliminary injunction more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence * Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Convention on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.: GOP MIDTERM CONVE more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following letter with 18 co-signers to the Members of Congress: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 Dear Members of Congress, President Trump's primetime address to the Nation on July 16 laid bare critical vulnerabilities in our election system. The declassified intelligence and other materials released by the Administration documented foreign compromise of voter data, systemic weaknesses in election infrastructure, and noncitizens on stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Senator Fetterman Shifts Red By Logan Sekulow Senator John Fetterman (PA) made a surprise appearance in a video at the GOP's midterm convention to introduce Senator Dave McCormick (PA). Fetterman, currently a Democrat, also promised to "work with President Trump" to increase steel production in Pennsylvania. As reported by Fox News: Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., delivered a surprise video message at the GOP midterm convention Wednesday night, pr more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory for voters after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administration's request to stay, or pause, a recent federal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * August CPI Report Shows Price Hikes Accelerating as Trump Brushes Off Working Families' Affordability Worries * Paychecks no longer cover the basics as Trump drives up prices on gas, groceries Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows prices rose 0.4% in August and are up 3.4% over the past year. Core prices, which exclude food and energy, rose 0.3% in August alone. Gas prices r more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Author David Brooks urges FSU audience to find purpose, passion in higher education * #Key Points * During his Florida State University appearance, bestselling author David Brooks emphasized that universities play a vital role in shaping national culture, saying higher education should help students discover new ideas, passions and a deeper sense of purpose. * Brooks discussed how colleges can prepare students for the age of AI by encouraging cur more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 11 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary: * * * Trump's new trade escalation: What is going on? Unpacking the tangled mess of the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and Canada, beginning with the latest measures that came into force early September By Marc Lee - On September 8, the United States issued a series of new trade measures against Canada. These are President Trump's response to Canada's retaliation over the new U.S. tariffs imposed in late August after Canada walked more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Carroll County to Weigh Judge's Pay, Full-Time Status * The Carroll County Legislative Body will meet Sept. 14 to consider six resolutions, led by a measure asking the Tennessee General Assembly to address the compensation and full-time status of the county's General Sessions Court judge. The McKenzie Banner reports that request comes as Carroll County approaches the population threshold for reclassification fro more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * Armenia's Relations With Russia? Worsening No compromise between the sides is expected and Russian ultimatums remain in place. By Emil Avdaliani September 11, 2026 If you want one example of Armenia's problems in shaking itself free of Russia's influence, look at its rail system. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has repeatedly called for Russia to show flexibility and potentially transfer the concession to a third country acceptable to bot more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause and Campaign Legal Center Sue Federal Agencies to Stop Illegally Intimidating Americans Who Observe or Record Immigration Enforcement * WASHINGTON -Common Cause and Michael Khalili, represented by Campaign Legal Center, are suing to end several federal agencies' illegal policy and practice of intimidating and retaliating against Americans who lawfully observe and record federal immigration officers performing their o more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 12 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Latvia's experience can help shape Europe's response to emerging threats to democracy - Alain Berset Secretary General highlights Latvia's frontline experience of hybrid threats and its support for accountability for Ukraine in Riga - "Latvia's experience in confronting hybrid threats will provide valuable insights for shaping European responses to strengthen democratic security and address emerging threats to our democracies," stressed Council of Europ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 11, 2026 IN THE STATES: Republicans Throw Multi-Million Dollar "Trump-a-Palooza" To Worship Trump While Americans Drown From Skyrocketing Costs This week, all-too-eager-to-please Republicans and their wealthy donors gathered in Dallas to throw a multi-million-dollar "Trump-a-Palooza," worshiping Donald Trump's failed agenda that's skyrocketing costs, tanking our economy, taking healthcare away from families, and forcing millions of A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up entitled "DSCC Friday Takeaways": * * * Sep 11, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Convention Tension, The Sununu Sequel, Peach State Probs, Hin-Sincere Hinson, and Sullivan's Reality Check TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 53 days until the midterms. - DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org. * CONVENTION TENSION: Senate  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Urging Supreme Court to Block Postal Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting * September 11, 2026 #261 Members and former Members file bicameral, bipartisan brief as court order barring Postal Service rule limiting mail voting is being challenged by Trump's DOJ [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Evans' Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Set for House Vote * WASHINGTON -Gabe Evans' bipartisan legislation protecting ratepayers from rising costs associated with the increased energy demand will receive a vote next week -marking one of the final bills to be considered by the House prior to the midterm elections. The bill ensures American families are not left footing the bill for the grid upgrades and new energy generation required to operate more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- 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 Extension of Time Advisory Opinion Request 2026-01 (https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-opinions/2026-01/) (Placer County Republican Central Committee) On September 8, the requestor granted an extension of time. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4072) On September 8, the Clerk of Court of the U.S. Dist more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Proof of Citizenship Check Laws, Risking Disenfranchisement of Thousands of Eligible Voters Ahead of November Midterm Elections * INDIANA -A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by four nonpartisan organizations - League of Women Voters of Indiana, Common Cause Indiana, Hoosier Asian American Power, and Exodus Refugee Immigration - seeking to halt enforc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS and Campaign Legal Center Applaud Dismissal of NRA Delay Tactic in Campaign Finance Case * WASHINGTON -GIFFORDS Law Center, the legal arm of the national gun violence prevention group GIFFORDS, and Campaign Legal Center applauded the DC Circuit's decision to dismiss the National Rifle Association's latest attempt to disrupt GIFFORDS v. National Rifle Association, et al. GIFFORDS, represented by Campaign Legal Center Acti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of philanthropy and giving, posted the following commentary on Sept. 10, 2026, by Michael E. Hartmann, senior fellow and director of the Center for Strategic Giving at the Capital Research Center: * * * Philanthropy and The Counterrevolution Establishment foundations and their grantees play a recurring role in Victor Davis Hanson's new book on "the fall and rise" of Donald Trump. - In Victor Davis Hanson's just-released The Counterrevolution: The Fall and more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Launches Fourth Class of the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Program on the Day of Service and Remembrance * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today launched Class 4 of the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option program at Bowie State University, welcoming the largest incoming class of young Marylanders into a year of paid, full-time service. The launch coincided with the National Day of Service and Remembrance, marking the an more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Kenya: Organized Gang Attacks in Lead-Up to Elections * (Nairobi) - Criminal gangs in Kenya have carried out a spate of violent attacks targeting civil society and opposition gatherings ahead of the 2027 elections, Human Rights Watch said today. The Kenyan authorities should ensure prompt and transparent investigations into the attacks and that people can exercise their political rights without fear of violence. Over the last few months, gro more PR

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union Files for Representation Election for More than 120 JSX Inflight Crew Members * WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2026 - The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) has filed an application with the National Mediation Board (NMB) seeking a union representation election for more than 120 JSX inflight crew members. The filing marks an importa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey for Reelection and Dan Koh for Election to U.S. House * AFGE says Healy and Koh will fight for all government workers BRIDGETON, N.J. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsements of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey for reelection and Dan Koh for election to the U.S. House representing the state's more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Applauds Advocates for Successfully Blocking Use of Discriminatory Congressional Map in Missouri Midterm Elections * Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a request by Missouri voting rights advocates to block an order from a federal judge that would have allowed Missouri to use a racially discriminatory map that was passed last year. With this order, Missouri's previous 2022 congressional map will be used for the mi more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 9 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Republicans Choose Trump Over Minnesota Families, Republicans Host "Trump-a-Palooza" as Costs Keep Rising Richard Uihlein, the Wisconsin billionaire bankrolling Lisa Demuth's Super PAC, is also investing in ads at Donald Trump's midterm convention ST. PAUL -- With less than 60 days until the midterm elections, Minnesota Republicans are heading to Dallas to join Republicans for their first-ever midterm convention -- a  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * National Right to Work Foundation Files Brief in Case to Overturn Anti-Worker Biden-Era Labor Board Decision * NLRB's Cemex precedent conflicts with federal law, wrongly promotes abuse-prone 'card check' organizing to detriment of employee rights Washington, DC (September 11, 2026) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation filed an amicus brief at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in a case to more PR

NORTH SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Australian Industry Group issued the following news release: * * * NSW's constructive approach to trust taxation issues is welcome and other states should follow * "We welcome the constructive approach to trust taxation issues flagged by NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, and urge the other states to work cooperatively to resolve a complex federalism problem," said Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the national employer association, Australian Industry Group. "As part of the Federal G more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * NUJ to hold national conference on 'The State of Media in Wales' 09 Sep 2026 On 19 September the NUJ will hold a major public conference on the future of Welsh journalism with a keynote opening address from Wales First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth. Held at the Glamorgan County Cricket Club in Cardiff, the conference will bring together journalists, leading media figures, community representatives and parliamentarians. Other keynote speakers includ more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Open Enrollment is Coming Soon...Twice! * The below message was sent to faculty and staff on September 10, 2026. Dear Faculty & Staff Colleagues, Open Enrollment is right around the corner, and this year we will make a one-time conversion to shift our benefit plan year from the current November 1 - October 31 schedule to a January 1 - December 31 schedule. This far more common structure will allow our benefits plan year to align with the calendar year more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Sen. Ted Cruz: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Ted Cruz on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Sen. Ted Cruz: The message of President Trump tonight, pretend I'm on the ballot. If he can get those voters to come out, I think that could easily be the difference between Republicans winning the House and Senate versus Republicans losing more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following transcript: * * * Press Briefing Transcript: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, September 10, 2026 Speaker: Ms. Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department at the IMF MS. KOZACK: Hello, everyone. Welcome to this IMF Press Briefing. It's great to see you all, those of you here in person and also those of you joining us online. I'm Julie Kozak, Director of the IMF's Communications Department. As usual, this briefing is embargoed until 11 more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 11 -- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe issued the following news: * * * Prince Albert of Monaco, the President of Portugal and Germany's Foreign Minister to address PACE autumn session Addresses by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the President of the Portuguese Republic Antonio Jose Seguro and Germany's Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul are among highlights of the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) taking place in Strasbourg from 28 September to 2 O more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: Trump's $500 ACA Gimmick Is An Insult to Working Families Grappling With the GOP Health Care Crisis Washington D.C. -- After blowing up the health care system, spiking costs and ripping away health care from millions of Americans, the Trump administration announced its latest scheme to try to distract the American people from the chaos before the midterm elections. Per Axios: "The Trump administration plans to send $500 rebate checks to as many as 1 million  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with co-signers to Postmaster General David P. Steiner: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 Postmaster General David P. Steiner 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20260 Postmaster General Steiner: We write to express our grave concerns with the United States Postal Service's (USPS) Final Rule entitled "Ballot Mail For Federal Elections"1 issued on August 21, 2026. If implemented, this rule would throw our nation's enti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Joins Nearly 100 Lawmakers in Demanding USPS Halt Mail Ballot Rule * Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Reps. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), along with nearly 100 other members of Congress, in demanding that Postmaster General David Steiner halt implementation of a new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule carrying out President Trump's executive orde more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs, to Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Ron DeSantis Governor State of Florida 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Dear Governor DeSantis, We are alarmed by recent r more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 12 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces DCI Investigation Into Edmunds County Commission Candidate Referred to Department of Revenue PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) conducted a review into discrepancies involving Juliane Burgod's nominating petition for county commission in Edmunds County and her owner-occupied tax status. DCI's role  more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 (TNSxrep) -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * Safeguarding Democracy Project issues guide for judges contending with search warrants for election materials * A new report from the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA School of Law offers judges guidance on potential law enforcement efforts to seize election materials. The report comes in anticipation of highly contested midterm elections nationwide. It offers recommendations for when judges are co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori at a Joint Press Availability Remarks Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Keiko Fujimori, Peruvian President Presidential Palace Lima, Peru MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Welcome to the Tupac Amaru Hall of the Government Palace. Next, we will hear the remarks of the President of the Republic Keiko Sofia Fujimori Higuchi and the Secretary of State, His Excellency Marco more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 11 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following statement: * * * South Sudan: UN commission warns of growing risks to civilians and democratic transition as violence and impunity persist JUBA/GENEVA - The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has concluded its 14th visit to the country, expressing deep concern that renewed violence, political tensions, shrinking civic space, entrenched corruption and persistent impunity continue to place civilians and the country's political transition at  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Victory for Galveston, TX Voters: Illegal Map Struck Down as Fight Still Continues for Fair Representation * AUSTIN, Texas -Today, in an important step toward fair maps for Galveston voters, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that county commissioners in Galveston County, Texas, unlawfully disenfranchised Galveston's voters through the 2026 map enacted between the primary and general elections. Today's ruling is the result of a petit more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Political Polarization May Be Driven by Real Disagreements, Not Misperceptions Rick Harrison Wednesday, September 9, 2026 A popular theory among social scientists is that Democrats and Republicans greatly exaggerate the other side's unity and extremeness, intensifying animosity. Some efforts to reduce hostility have often centered on correcting those misconceptions. But a new study by faculty from the Institution for Social and Policy Studies' Center for more PR