WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: Club for Growth PAC congratulates Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) on his Republican primary victory in Indiana's U.S. Senate race. Club for Growth PAC endorsed Jim Banks for the seat on January 17, 2023, helping clear the primary field in the contest. President Trump also endorsed Banks in the race. "Jim Banks has consistently proven that he is a pro-growth, conservative champion who will fight to protect more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48063) entitled "Delegates and the Resident Commissioner: Parliamentary Rights and Practice, 113th-117th Congresses" by Jane A. Hudiburg, Congress and legislative process analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia are each represented in Congress by a delegate to the House of Representatives, wh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Speaker Mike Johnson is proving unable to help his most vulnerable members as more and more GOP donors across the nation believe that Republicans will lose the House majority, according to a new analysis from the Daily Beast. "Where McCarthy distributed upwards of $400,000 to some of those members last year, Johnson has given many of them just a fraction of that," the Daily Beast writes. On more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement: * * * "Whether it's bringing job-creating investments to the district, standing in solidarity with workers and organized labor, or lowering costs for families, no one puts their head down and gets to work like Congressman Frank Mrvan. While Frank's top priority is making it easier for the middle class to get ahead, Randy Niemeyer has spent his career putting his own profits and power over worke more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: A New York Times story highlights Latino voters' overwhelming support of a women's right to an abortion. This growing support comes as extremist Republicans continue pushing draconian bans in states like Arizona, Florida, and Texas. It also comes as House Republicans have passed four bills that would restrict access to reproductive care nationwide and introduced an additional six anti-aborti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: This weekend, the Missouri Republican Party held its convention where unhinged extremist state Senator Bill Eigel's base took over, leading to one embarrassment after another for his fellow candidates for governor Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe. Republicans who attended the convention took to social media to detail the chaos on display, including Eigel's camp passing out ant more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: At a recent event in Nashua, Republican candidate for governor Chuck Morse went after his primary opponent, former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte, for refusing to renounce state Rep. Jon Stone's endorsement. According to Morse, "we have a law enforcement officer that threatened a rape and to kill a family. And we (Kelly Ayotte) haven't denounced the person yet. That, I would do." Last month, it was reported that  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 10 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news on May 9, 2024: Today, Governor Parson signed Republican State Representative Cody Smith's HB2634, which will defund essential healthcare clinics that provide access to "contraceptive care, STI testing, cancer screenings and wellness checks," among other health services. This is despite the fact that Missouri already has a near-total abortion ban, including with no exceptions for rape or incest. This  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on May 8, 2024: * * * DGA Deputy Communications Director Izzi Levy released the following statement on former congressman Dave Reichert filing for the ballot in Washington's governor's race: "Dave Reichert may have made it onto the ballot but his problems are just getting started. In the coming months, Reichert will have to do damage control on all fronts, from trying to win back the support of the GOP ba more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced a joint resolution that would finally enshrine an explicit, individual right to vote in the U.S. Constitution, and protect all Americans who seek to exercise this fundamental right. "In the words of the late John Lewis, the right to vote is 'the most powerful nonviolent tool or instrument we have i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: The Federal Election Commission cited one campaign committee today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Convention Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (the Act), for the Republican Party Convention being held on May 13, 2024 in Connecticut. As of May 9, 2024, the required disclosure report had not been received from: - Hyde for Senate (CT) The pre-convent more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Striking Back at Biden's Arms Embargo Against Israel By The Editorial Board The Wall Street Journal May 9, 2024 https://www.wsj.com/articles/senate-resolution-israel-arms-embargo-joe-biden-lindsey-graham-0be4de23 Democrats hammered Republicans for months to pass U.S. military aid for America's friends abroad. Now only weeks after the bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, President Bi more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, May 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following transcript of an interview with Norah O'Donnell of CBS 60 Minutes: * * * In case you missed it, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS 60 Minutes with Norah O'Donnell where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to supporting our allies, defending freedom and delivering results for hardworking American taxpayers, while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to bend the knee to Donald Trump.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CBS 60 Minutes with Norah O'Donnell where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to supporting our allies, defending freedom and delivering results for hardworking American taxpayers, while extreme MAGA Republicans continue to bend the knee to Donald Trump. Norah O'Donnell: The United States Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to new reporting on Donald Trump and the RNC continuing to have a nearly non-existent ground game, DNC Rapid Response Director Alex Floyd released the following statement: "Someone should tell Donald Trump and the RNC that there's an election in less than six months. Trump is already running on an extreme and unpopular agenda, and his MAGA takeover of the Republican Party has left the GOP un more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: From the dangerous consequences of their extreme abortion bans to attacks on democracy, the extremism and hate of Donald Trump and his MAGA party were on full display this week. MAGA Republicans continue to carry water for Trump's dangerous agenda as Trump drags the GOP deeper and deeper into dysfunction. Take a look at the latest: Donald Trump and his MAGA allies continue their assault on women's fundam more PR

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: MAGA Republicans stooped to new lows this week with their extremism, hypocrisy, chaos, and -- as President Biden would call it -- malarkey. In case you missed it: Donald Trump doubled down on supporting states monitoring women's pregnancies; Trump refused to commit to accepting November's results while his MAGA minions pushed more baseless election-denying lies; Trump faced another embarrassing primary re more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is moving forward with her plan to force a vote on the ousting of Speaker Mike Johnson despite likely failure due to lack of support from both conservative Republicans and top House Democrats. Johnson has dismissed the threat, calling it detrimental to the Republican Party and the nation's functioning Congress. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provide con more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan GOP Senate primary is a "messy clash" that is "becoming more combative." While "Republicans were hoping to avoid a potentially costly and combustible primary," the race is turning into a "bruising affair" as Pensler pours "big bucks into a major statewide ad blitz that takes aim at" Rogers. As the candidates "keep fighting," their "fierce TV war" will "hamper them heading into the general e more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: The gloves are off, and the primary is getting nasty. The "combative" and "combustible" Michigan GOP Senate Showdown is "heat[ing] up" as the candidates duke it out. Revolving Door Rogers finds himself in more hot water with new reports that he "personally benefited from his connections to China in opposition to U.S. national security interests." Here's the latest on the "combative" an more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 9 -- The Democratic Party of Missouri issued the following news: This past weekend, the Missouri Republican Party held their State Convention, at which their signature deep dysfunction was on full display, and so much chaos ensued that they were unable to adopt a 2024 party platform. Instead, the Missouri Republican Party announced they have readopted the 2020 party platform currently in place, doubling down on their extreme, toxic agenda to strip rights away from  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 9 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: In a committee hearing on Tuesday, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona refused to answer this question from Rep. Virginia Foxx: "Do you believe the students who spend their time in college calling for the destruction of an ethnic or religious group or spend their time preventing students of particular ethnic or religious groups from walking around campus freely or spend their time occup more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 10 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: Yesterday, four N.C. House Democrats opposed the SHALOM Act, which would simply codify the Working Definition of Antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (Alliance) on May 26, 2016. As for legislation, it's pretty simple. From the nonpartisan staff bill summary: "The definition and examples would be used as a tool and guide for recognizing, c more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 8 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Today, the North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) is excited to announce that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will keynote the 2024 Old North State Dinner at the NCGOP Convention in Greensboro on Saturday, May 25! "We are thrilled to have Governor Doug Burgum speak at the NCGOP Convention this year," said NCGOP Chairman Jason Simmons. "Governor Burgum has a tremendous reco more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Today, Far Left activists will challenge North Carolina's Voter ID law yet again. For over a decade, Far-Left Democrats and their activist base have obstructed, undermine, and fought a common sense election integrity measure at every step. - Nevermind that over 80% of voters support Voter ID. - Or that the people of North Carolina voted to enshrine it in our Constitution.  more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 9 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: The North Dakota Young Republicans announced several lawmakers who will be in attendance at their Spring Gala, notable among them is Representative Nico Rios. In December Rios was arrested for driving under the influence. During the arrest the Williston Republican hurled racist and homophobic slurs at police officers. Not only did the North Dakota Democratic-NPL call on him to resign, his o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: As election season is nearly in full swing, veteran Republican pollster Ed Goeas appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday, delivering remarks in which he discussed the results from his latest Georgetown University Battleground Civility Poll, and what these numbers mean for the state of our country. Goeas, former President & CEO of the Tarrance Group, opened his remarks with a to more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 10 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: Judicial reform, S.1046, is headed to conference committee. See below for Attorney General Alan Wilson's statement: "Judicial reform is headed to conference committee. Our judicial selection process desperately needs reform, and we're almost there. This bill is not perfect, but it is progress. I hope the conference committee members agree and get it to the Governor's desk soon." Attorney more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced a joint resolution that would finally enshrine an explicit, individual right to vote in the U.S. Constitution, and protect all Americans who seek to exercise this fundamental right. "In the words of the late John Lewis, the right to vote is more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Atlantic issued the following news release: For The Atlantic's June cover story, "Democracy Is Losing the Propaganda War," staff writer Anne Applebaum reports on how autocrats in China, Russia, and other places around the world are now making common cause with MAGA Republicans to discredit liberalism and freedom everywhere. Applebaum's story is adapted from her forthcoming book, Autocracy Inc. (publishing July 23), and draws from her exceptional reporting for The Atlant more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The AFL-CIO's Transportation Trades Department issued the following statement on May 6, 2024: * * * Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD) of the AFL-CIO, released the following statement after President Biden announced his intent to nominate Ron Batory as a member of the Amtrak Board of Directors: "As the largest transportation labor federation in the country, representing thousands of unionized rail workers, we have a vested interest in ensu more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 8 -- The Wisconsin Republican Party issued the following news: The Republican Party of Wisconsin, Republican National Committee, and RITE PAC have filed an amicus brief to protect Wisconsin elections from illegal ballot drop boxes. This filing comes in response to recent efforts by Wisconsin Democrats to overturn the 2022 Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling barring the use of ballot drop boxes. The new left-wing majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has not only agreed to h more PR