WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * 50 DAYS UNTIL VOTERS ELECT DEMOCRATS TO THE HOUSE MAJORITY * 50 days out from Election Day, Democrats are in a strong position to dominate the home stretch of the general election campaign and win the House Majority. Democrats are focused on the core issue that Americans care about most: lowering costs. The economy is the number one issue of the midterms, and rather than distance themselves from Trump's deep unpopularity, Repub more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new policy would give immigration officers broad dis more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration office more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * September 14, 2026 Once more, ICE agents display their lack of judgment, inflicting excessive violence against unarmed protesters. The American people demand answers. - The American people have expressed unequivocally their rejection of ICE raids in which violence is used disproportionately. While opinions may differ on immigration policy, there is broad agreement that fed more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule * Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multistate coalition, sued to block the Trump Admin more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers broad discreti more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families * September 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. Filed alongside a separate lawsui more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule * Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security policy would give immigration of more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants * Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply because they or a family member used help they we more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would give immigration officers more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue: * * * THE STATUS OF FREE SPEECH ON CAMPUS Every year we learn about the status of free speech on college campuses from the surveys taken by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The 2027 "College Free Speech Rankings" that was recently published covers 261 colleg more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 14 -- The Canada Border Services Agency, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: * * * CBSA efforts to disrupt extortion networks led to over 100 removals * September 14, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continues to take action against individuals with suspected links to extortion activities, working with law enforcement partners across Canada to identify, investigate, and remove those who are inadmissible under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * SNAP Implementation Must Adequately Protect Tribal Citizens September 14, 2026 | Jay Tomkus and Ed Bolen No one in our country should go hungry, and SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) has been our nation's most effective anti-hunger program for decades. However, sweeping cuts to SNAP enacted in the harmful 2025 Republican reconciliation law take away the help people and families with low incomes need to put food on the tab more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * In Radical Departure From Long-Standing Policy and Federal Law, Trump Administration Proposes New Regulation to Take Tax Credits Away From Many Families That Include Immigrants With Lawful Status September 14, 2026 | Kris Cox, Shelby Gonzales, Samantha Jacoby and Claire Zippel The Treasury Department has proposed a rule that would take away the refunded portion of certain tax credits from many individuals with lawful immigration status.[1]  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Zosha Di Castri Receives a New York Premiere by Gustavo Dudamel This Week The Columbia music professor's new work will be played by the New York Philharmonic at Lincoln Center and in Europe. September 14, 2026 Zosha Di Castri, Francis Goelet Associate Professor of Music Composition, has a new work, Invisible House, which will receive its world premiere with the New York Philharmonic. Conducted by the orchestra's new music and artistic director, Gustavo Dudamel, Invi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Week of September 14, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Wednesday, September 16, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing called "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad." Appropriations On Tuesday, September 15, the Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Developm more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 14, 2026 GOP Senate Candidates "Booed, Jeered and Heckled" & "Blatantly Cheat" on Debate Stages as they Face Furious Voters The Hill: "Peltola almost immediately raised her paddle to the 'no' side while Sullivan did not respond for a few moments before appearing to glance at his opponent's paddle and then flipping it to the 'no' side himself" The Lawrence Times: "The two major party candidates running for U.S. Senate appeared  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information colle more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Knox Sheriff's Office to Expand ICE Partnership * The Knox County Sheriff's Office is moving forward with plans to expand its partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the agency's 287(g) task force model, the Knox News reports. The expansion would allow ICE-trained Knox County deputies to perform certain federal immigration enforcement functions while carrying out their regular law more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * League of Women Voters Responds to Whistleblower Allegations About USCIS 'Unlawful Voter Initiative' September 14, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- The League of Women Voters today responded to new whistleblower allegations that US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials directed personnel to use voter registration and citizenship data to identify and investigate purported noncitizen voters, including naturalized US citizens. The allegations com more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Loan Huynh Named to Top Women in Law List * Fredrikson shareholder Loan T. Huynh was named to the 2026 Top Women in Law list from Minnesota Lawyer. The recognition celebrates women attorneys who are at the forefront of the state's legal profession and who epitomize the principles of leadership, professionalism and community involvement. As chair of Fredrikson's Immigration Group and a member of its Board of Direct more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * Major ATF investigation in Louisville leads to large firearms and narcotics recoveries Joint operation secures dozens of indictments and major public safety gains LOUISVILLE, KY - An ATF-led, multi-agency operation in Louisville resulted in dozens of arrests on federal and state charges following a focused two month investigation. Agents also seized substantial quantities of narcotics and numero more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy would  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials broad discretion to de more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * New York City Leads Cities and Counties in Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government's New Public Charge Rule September 14, 2026 What you should know * Coalition Filing in Southern District of New York Challenges Rule That Could Push Immigrant Families Away from Essential Health Care and Food Assistance * New York City Lawsuit Filed Alongside Separate Challenge Led by New York Attorney General - NEW YORK -- Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * NEW FACULTY: Professors explain what excites them about their transformative research * As part of a top academic and research university, Vanderbilt's faculty drive pioneering research across disciplines, making real-world impact. The university welcomed 83 new faculty for the 2026-27 academic year. Get to know some of our newest faculty members across our 12 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools-and our pathbreaking ce more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * A Look at Adam Gray's Vote on 9/11 Responder Health Care September 12, 2026 The weekend after the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Californians should know how Adam Gray voted on funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. Gray voted against funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides health care for eligible 9/11 first responders and survivors suffering from certified WTC-related conditions.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * A Look at Titus, Lee, and Horsford's Vote on 9/11 Responder Health Care September 12, 2026 The weekend after the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Nevadans should know how Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford voted on funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. Titus, Lee, and Horsford voted against funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides health care for eligible 9/11 first responders more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * A Look at Vicente Gonzalez's Vote on 9/11 Responder Health Care September 12, 2026 The weekend after the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Texans should know how Vicente Gonzalez voted on funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. Gonzalez voted against funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides health care for eligible 9/11 first responders and survivors suffering from certified WTC-related  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Continues West Coast Growth with Addition of Donald P. Sullivan as Shareholder * SAN FRANCISCO - September 14, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Donald P. Sullivan to the firm's San Francisco office as a shareholder. Don joins the firm from Jackson Lewis P.C., where he was a principal for seven years. Don brings  more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement * New York City Bar Association Statement The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law. In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to obscure the identity of law enforcement officers, no more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schumer Announce DHS Whistleblower Report Revealing Trump Administration Directed Officers to Break State Laws in Voter Fraud Hunt * Whistleblower reveals DHS officers were directed to illegally access sensitive voter data and create law enforcement records based on faulty data; Senators demand DHS immediately halt illegal initiative Known U.S. citizens are being swept up into the initiative, based on faulty and rushed data that DHS c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers posted the following news: * * * Policy and Research Pulse: August 18 - September 14 * NACUBO is your advocate in action in Washington, D.C. Policy and Research Pulse highlights the federal policy developments and higher education research that matter to college and university business officers, what NACUBO is doing on your behalf, and what you need to know or do next. Here's what we're watching for you this week. #Pulse Chec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BOEBERT: FIGHTING FOR EVERY COLORADO RURAL HOSPITAL ON THE EASTERN PLAINS * Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO) published an op-ed in Colorado Politics highlighting her extensive record fighting for rural hospitals. Rep. Boebert wrote, "I worked with my colleagues for years long before President Trump's reelection to plan what became the One Big Beautiful Bill so we would have a plan ready to go." That bill, she wrote, created the Rural H more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following letter with co-signers to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director David Venturella: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 David Venturella Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 12th St. SW Washington D.C. 20536 Dear Acting Director Venturella: We write today to raise concern about the lack of data transparency in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) records management and reporting. A more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Presents Five Recovered Service Medals and Decorations Awarded to Late Garden City Veteran to His Family * GARDEN CITY, NY -Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) presented Nicholas Maggio and his family with five medals and decorations earned by Nicholas' grandfather, Private Angelo A. Maggio from Garden City, for his service in the U.S. Army in Germany following World War II. The medals and decorations recognize Private Maggio's honorab more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Costa Rica National Day Press Statement Marco Rubio, Secretary of State September 15, 2026 On behalf of the United States, I extend warm congratulations to the people of Costa Rica as you celebrate your Independence Day. Our two nations share a friendship rooted in democracy, security, and economic ties. That friendship has driven joint efforts to dismantle transnational criminal organizations, secure critical telecommunications infrastructure, di more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Raises Alarm Bells Over ICE's Neglect of Counter-Fentanyl Responsibilities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, pressed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for answers about its apparent neglect of its responsibilities to combat illegal fentanyl trafficking. Her request follows a new Department of Homeland Security Offi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 14th, 2026 Thune: Republicans Are Keeping Our Promises and Delivering for Working Families WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Madam President, it's hard to believe that we're in the last few months of the 119th Congress. "Two years ago at this time, Democrats were still in charge, and the co more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Sept. 14 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Two Recent Flagler College Grads Honored as 2026 Florida SPJ Sunshine State Award Finalists * Sophia Cardona '26 and Kaia Wright '25 were recognized by the Society for Professional Journalists for their work with The Flagler College Gargoyle. The awards were presented on Aug. 29 in Fort Lauderdale. Cardona was recognized for her story, "As Immigrants Grow Fearful Over Their Safety, Health Concerns Escalate," which examined how fear surrounding immigration more PR

DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * UMass Law student Komal Pandit named Newman Civic Fellow Pandit recognized for commitment to community engagement and public service - University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's School of Law (UMass Law) student Komal Pandit '28 has been named a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, recognizing her commitment to community engagement and potential as a civic leader. A first-generation law student and daughter of imm more PR

BATH, England, Sept. 14 -- The University of Bath posted the following news: * * * Upcoming changes affecting Student visa applications * The Home Office have recently released a new Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules which includes changes to the Student visa. #Changes to financial evidence requirements for Student visa applications As part of the Student visa application, you must show you have sufficient funds to cover living costs for each month of your course, up to a maximum of nine months. For Student visa applicati more PR