WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Welcomes Closure for US Nationals in Alaska Voting Case * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming closure for 11 U.S. Nationals in Whittier, Alaska, who had been facing changes regarding past votes in a local election in Alaska. Alaska prosecutors decided to drop the charges against them, after nearly three years of legal defense resulting from their votes. "I'm relieved for our people in Alaska more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 15 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark's Statement on Supreme Court Order Blocking United States Postal Service's Unlawful Mail-In Voting Rule * Attorney General Charity Clark released a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's order yesterday that blocked a new rule by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) seeking to impose broad requirements on vote-by-mail systems just weeks before the General Election, set for November 3. Attorney General  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on NY1's "Inside City Hall" * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on NY1's "Inside City Hall" with Errol Louis. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Errol Louis, NY1: Good evening and welcome back to the program. Governor Hochul: Great to see you again, Errol. Errol Louis, NY1: A lo more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- The Center for American Women and Politics issued the following news release: * * * New Record for Women State Legislative Nominees And Results from the Delaware Primaries September 16, 2026 There is a new record for women nominated in elections for state legislative races around the country, according to the latest data from the Center for American Women and Politics, a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. In 2026, 3,794 (2,571D, 1,197R, 22NP, 4Ind) women are nominees in s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman Salazar Leads House Hearing on Nicaragua, Warns of Growing U.S. National Security Threat * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, convened a hearing titled "Confronting the Totalitarian Ortega-Murillo Regime," examining the dictatorship's repression of the Nicaraguan people, its growing cooperation with America's adversar more PR

EAST GREENBUSH, New York, Sept. 16 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Center for Internet Security issued the following news release: * * * CIS Releases the CIS MCP Server Benchmark v1.0.0 New CIS Benchmark helps organizations securely connect AI assistants and agents to data, applications, and online services CLIFTON PARK, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2026 -The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS(r)) today announced the release of the CIS MCP Server Benchmark v1.0.0, a consensus-developed set of best practices for securely configuring Model Con more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Chairs Hearing on New Jersey Voter Roll Scandal * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Van Drew, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, held a hearing examining how 6,600 people who indicated they were not U.S. citizens were improperly registered to vote in New Jersey, with almost 400 later casting votes. "The part that should make every person in New Jersey angry is that the state knew there was a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing * September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement in which he slammed President Trump and the Trump Administration for the blatant weaponization and politicization of the Departmen more PR

SHEFFIELD, England, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The European Respiratory Society posted the following news: * * * ERS Leadership Elections 2026: meet your newly-elected Vice President * The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is delighted to announce the results of this year's ERS Leadership Election. After several months of voting, the position of ERS Vice President has now been filled, and the successful candidate is Prof. Silke Meiners. Silke has been elected following more than 15 years of active involvement with ERS, including mult more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Presses FBI Director Kash Patel on Abuse of Power, Leadership Failures * ~ Watch Senator Hirono's Statement Here ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, pressed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on his repeated failure to uphold the ideals of the agency he leads. During a full Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Hirono quest more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Denounces President Trump's Call for Voters to 'Cheat Like Hell" September 11, 2026 New York, NY -- Yesterday, President Trump called on his supporters to "cheat like hell" in the upcoming midterm elections during the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas. Below more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database * Washington, D.C. -For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration's ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administration and create chaos i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Litigation Task Force Leads 150+ Current and Former House Democrats & Republicans in Urging Supreme Court to Block Trump DHS Voter Purge Database * Washington, D.C. -For the second time in two weeks, current and former Members of the House of Representatives are challenging the Trump administration's ongoing attempt to unconstitutionally exercise control over election administration and create chaos in the upcoming midterm ele more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * In the News: MTSU faculty, staff talk fuel costs, budgeting, politics and Dolly Parton * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff recently provided the media with their perspectives on various issues, including Dolly Parton, budgeting, politics and rising fuel costs. * Becca Smitty, MT One Stop director, talked with The Tennessean on July 27 about federal loan changes and the impacts on students. Read the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: New York Times Poll Shows Democrats Leading Republicans Ahead of Midterms * WASHINGTON (September 16, 2026) - With less than 50 days until the 2026 midterm elections, a new New York Times/Siena University poll shows Democrats holding a significant advantage over Republicans, with likely voters favoring Democratic congressional candidates 51% to 43%. President Trump's approval rating remains at 38%, while concerns over the cost of living an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Winnie Brinks Slams Jay DeBoyer for Floating Abortion Ban Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks called out John James' running mate, Jay DeBoyer, for claiming he'd back a constitutional convention so Republicans could repeal Michiganders' reproductive rights. Reproductive freedoms were enshrined by voters in 2022, and Winnie Brinks made it clear that the Benson-Br more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * National Black and Latino Civil Rights Leaders Underscore Urgent Need to Turn Out the Vote in November * Today, leaders from prominent national Black and Latino civil rights and advocacy organizations hosted a press conference to underscore the urgent need to protect voting rights and increase civic participation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The press conference was held during the overlapping Congressional Blac more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 16 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe posted the following news release: * * * ODIHR opens election observation mission in Serbia * BELGRADE, 16 September 2026 - The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission ahead of the 25 October early parliamentary elections, following an invitation from the national authorities and based on the findings of a pre-election needs assessment mission. The mission is headed by Eoghan Murphy and more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Presses Patel on Election Interference, Secures Commitment FBI Will Not Seize Ballots or Voting Machines Ahead of Midterms * Padilla also raised AI security, immigration enforcement concerns WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, pressed Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on the Trump Administration's efforts to involve feder more PR

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 16 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release: * * * PRESS BRIEFER September 16, 2026 The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc, during its session on August 26, 2026, acted on the following consolidated cases: G.R. No. 263934, Kapatiran Party (Alliance for the Common Good) et al. v. Congress of the Philippines G.R. No. 272370, Wilfredo M. Trinidad et al. v. Congress of the Philippines G.R. No. 277747, Bishop Gerardo A. Alminaza et al. v. Commission on Elections G.R. No. 279201, 1Sambayan C more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Sept. 16 -- 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 16/09/2026 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 Sep more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Problem Solvers Caucus Introduces Four Bipartisan Bills to Address Gerrymandering Nationwide * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) announced four bipartisan bills aimed at establishing clearer and more consistent rules for congressional redistricting across the country. The legislation is the result of months of work by the Caucus' bipartisan Gerrymanderin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse Introduces Bill Mandating All Representatives & Senators Hold Monthly, Public Town Halls * Washington, D.C. -Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse introduced the Town Halls for All Act, a bill to ensure Members of Congress are staying connected to the communities they serve. Neguse himself has made hosting in-person, public town halls a priority for his office since first being elected to represent Colorado's 2nd District in Congress. Duri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Launches Over $1 Million Canvass Program in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada to Flip Congress * : Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC -Today, Reproductive Freedom for All is launching over $1 million in direct voter contact in battleground House districts across Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada. Winning a pro- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Houlahan, Goodlander, Whitesides, Ryan Introduce Protect Our Polls Act, Blocking Armed Federal Agents at Polls * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), George Whitesides (CA-27), and Pat Ryan (NY-18) introduced the Protect Our Polls Act, a bill to prevent armed federal agents from being deployed to polling places without Congressional approval. A Senate version of the bill has  more PR

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 16 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * SEC Proposals to Silence Shareholders Would Undermine Property Rights and Trust in Public Markets * MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, (310) 730-9407 EL CERRITO, CALIFORNIA -September 16, 2026 -The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed to rescind Rule 14a-8, the rule that has governed the inclusion of shareholder proposals in company proxy materials since 1942, along with amendments to Rule 14a-4 and the elimination of Ru more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Senator Coons statement on Senate vote to advance the Protect College Sports Act WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after the Senate voted 74-24 to move forward on the Protect College Sports Act of 2026: "The college sports that are beloved by millions of Americans are in a genuine crisis. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act is a strong compromise that addresses tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Pushes Postal Service to Immediately Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined an effort from the Committee to push the United States Postal Service (USPS) to immediately halt implementation of President Trump's unlawful vote-by-mail executive order and rescind its recent more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 17 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news: * * * Turkey: IPI condemns journalist detention, mass account blocking in anti-LGBTQ+ operations September 16, 2026 Journalist Tugba Tekerek jailed over news report as authorities block hundreds of accounts - The International Press Institute (IPI) condemns the escalating crackdown on journalists, media organisations, and civil society groups in Turkey, following a wave of access-blocking orders, detentions, and arrests targeting LGBTQ+ organisations more PR

PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 16 -- Tshwane University of Technology posted the following news: * * * TUT SRC Elections voter turnout increases to 55.8% as Polokwane voting surges * The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) recorded 2 487 more votes in the 2026 SRC Elections compared with 2025, with the number of votes cast increasing from 37 281 to 39 768. This represents a 55.8% voter turnout during the elections, which took place on 9 to 11 September 2026. Jonas Magedi, Acting Executive Director: SAED. The most significant increase wa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces 2026 and 2027 Enrollment for Key Price and Revenue Safety Net Programs, Completes First Base Acre Increase in Two Decades * (WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 15, 2026) - Agricultural producers can soon begin enrolling in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently updated to include more than 30 million new base acres. This expan more PR