LANSING, Michigan, July 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * The Blue Book: Anchor Trump Latches on to Michigan Republicans' Sinking Ship 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. TRUMP'S GOLDEN AGE: MICHIGAN ISN'T BUYING IT: Do more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 29, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Comment on Proposed Rulemaking, Data Reporting Requirements for Certain Event Contracts, RIN 3038-AF73, 91 Fed. Reg. 40,102 (July 1, 2026) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: I submit this comment in my indivi more ST

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 2 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following statement on July 31, 2026: * * * DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom released the following statement following President Donald Trump insinuating that Minnesotans were to blame for malicious cyber attacks on at least 30 community water systems: "Minnesotans were targeted in a malicious cyberattack on several community water systems. Thanks to the quick work on the state and local level -- including Minnesota cybersecurity experts who identified the pr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Big Oil Reaps Massive Profits From Trump's War with Iran as Americans Foot the Bill Since Trump began his unpopular war of choice with Iran, Americans have paid $60 billion more for gas, about $504 per household - Due to the global oil shortage caused by Donald Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran, America's two largest oil corporations, ExxonMobil and Chevron, reported second-quarter windfall earnings worth a combined $26.5 billion. Amer more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Lays Out Energy Affordability Priorities * Boston -Governor Maura Healey today called for swift action and passage of her energy affordability legislation to lower energy bills and rein in utility spending. In a letter to members of the conference committee negotiating the final bill, the Governor demanded the utilities stop fighting customer refunds and urged lawmakers to move quickly after their initial meeting to more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth: Department Success Buoyed by Courage, Spirit, Leadership * The War Department has had a lot of success in the past 19 months, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. And that's in no small part due to the dedication and training of the men and women in uniform who form the heart of the U.S. military. But underwriting that success is presidential leadership from the very top, Hegseth told President Donald J. Trump today during a cabinet meeting at Camp D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Iowa, a Democrat's Uphill Battle for Senate Comes With Wheels. [The New York Times] New York Times: Turek has "credited his political durability to a focus on economic policies" - New York Times: In 2024, [Turek] won re-election by five percentage points, despite Mr. Trump also winning the district by eight points. In case you missed it, new reporting from the New York Times highlights how Democratic Senate candidate Josh more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Democrats on the 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid Today, on the 61st anniversary of the passage of legislation to create Medicare and Medicaid, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "For more than six decades, Medicare and Medicaid have kept health care affordable and accessible for generations of Americans. But unfortunately, Michigan Republicans like John James, Mike Rogers, Tom B more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Downplays Iran War (Again), Says Gas Prices Aren't A "Real Challenge" Faced By "Real People" Yesterday, multimillionaire Mike Rogers stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Trump during his rally in Michigan--then dismissed questions from MLive about the impact of the Iran War on inflation as an attempt to "make [the U.S. Senate election] a national race" while arguing that skyrocketing gas prices weren't part of the "real challenges" he' more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MIDTERMS COUNTDOWN: 99 Days and 99 Ways Republican Senate Candidates Are Deeply Flawed, Corrupt, and Out-of-Touch Across the map, GOP Senate candidates are drowning in scandals, being exposed for self-dealing, called out for extreme records, and campaigning on a toxic agenda voters are rejecting - Election day is just under 100 days away, and across the map, Senate Republicans are stuck with deeply flawed candidates embroiled in sca more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW VOTE ALERT: Jon Husted Votes For The Thirteenth Time To Support Iran War * ASSOCIATED PRESS: Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher COLUMBUS, OHIO -Jon Husted has officially voted thirteen times to support the expensive and unnecessary war in Iran that has sent energy and food prices soaring for Ohioans. Husted's thirteenth vote comes as Americans' confidence in the economy fell to new lows and gas prices  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- 2025 FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT - A report from Central Bank of the Philippines - July 2026 (66 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE FINANCIAL STABILITY COORDINATION COUNCIL ... 1 LIST OF CHARTS ... 2 LIST OF TABLES ... 3 LIST OF APPENDICES ... 3 LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ... 4 MESSAGE FROM THE FSCC CHAIR AND BSP GOVERNOR ... 6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ... 7 SECTION 1: THE MACROFINANCIAL LANDSCAPE ... 11 1.1. Domestic conditions and fiscal space ... 11 1.2. External balance a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * There's Something Missing From Jen Kiggans' New TV Ad: Her Own Record * Reporter on Kiggans' ad: "Effectively ignores her congressional record. Because there is just not that much to run on." If you've seen Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans' new TV ad, you might be left scratching your head. That's because there's a glaring omission: her own record. As one longtime congressional reporter pointed out, Kiggans' ad "ignores he more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 1 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Utah Law faculty updates: July 2026 * Each month, we share notable updates-including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments-from Utah Law faculty members. Associate Professor Daniel Aaron * Media appearances * Quoted in Associated Press, "Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program" (July 6, 2026). Associate Professor Beau Baumann * Media a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49040) on July 21, 2026, entitled "Visa Issuances, Refusals and Revocations: Selected Current Legal Considerations" by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized that Congress's plenary power over immigration applies with most force in the admission and exclusion of aliens - persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals - who seek to enter or remain in the United Stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Billions Over Budget: LNG Infrastructure Projects Routinely Blow Past Cost Estimates - A white paper from Public Citizen - June 18, 2026 (7 pages) - Authored by Lois Parshley and Mekedas Belayneh * * * The United States and its neighbors are betting the world needs their natural gas. But many of these projects are routinely running billions over budget and years late, raising big questions about whether the gamble will pay off. The United States is now the fastest-growing exporter of liquefied natural gas. Tho more ST