ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Urges Immediate End to Partial Government Shutdown Amid Rising Security Risks and TSA Pay Disruptions * Mar 2, 2026 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA- Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today called for an immediate end to the ongoing partial government shutdown amid the rising security concerns across the United States and abroad, warning that continued dysfunction in Washington c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2026: * * * AFPI on the Confirmed Killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement in response to the confirmed killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in today's joint military operations: "Ayatollah Khamenei has led the destructive terror regime that is the Islamic Republic of Iran since he took over the mantle fol more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2026: * * * AFPI Responds to Operation Epic Fury The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement in response to news of joint strikes carried out against Iran by U.S. and Israeli military forces: "The Trump administration's actions in Iran reflect an enduring commitment to putting the safety, sovereignty, and prosperity of the American people above all else. For de more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 3 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2026: * * * ALG Urges Congress To Give The President And Military Everything It Needs To Win Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging Congress to give the President and U.S. military everything it needs to ensure victory over Iran: "President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. military to use force against targets in more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump Speaks on Iran By Logan Sekulow It's hard to believe, but it's already Day 3 of Operation Epic Fury, and the war against Iran appears to be yielding strong results for the United States and Israel. President Donald Trump is determined to ensure that the people of Iran are free, and the Iranian regime is decimated to ensure it poses zero nuclear threat to us or our Middle Eastern al more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 3 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on March 1, 2026: * * * If Democrats' War Powers Resolution Were To Become Law, It Would Be Illegal To Protect U.S. Forces In The Region Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging Congress to reject a proposed War Powers Act Resolution that would make it illegal to protect U.S. forces being attacked and killed by Iran: "Congressio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on Iran * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement: "War must always be a last resort and never a first choice. The Trump Administration seems to be engaging in a war of choice that rejects opportunities for diplomacy. A nuclear-armed Iran is unacceptable and Iran's malign activies throughout the region pose a severe  more PR

SURREY, England, March 3 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Box lines unlikely to return to Suez Canal in 2026 following Middle East strikes By Damian Brett US-Israel airstrikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the Middle East have "shattered" prospects of container shipping returning to the Red Sea and Suez Canal routings. Carriers had this year been tentatively returning operations to the Suez Canal following the wind-down of missile attacks by Houthi rebels more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- C-SPAN, a public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, issued the following news release: * * * C-SPAN WILL PRESENT CLINTON DEPOSITION VIDEOS ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC RELEASE Watch/Hear the Clinton Depositions on Epstein Investigation in their Entirety, Without Commercials or Commentary * C-SPAN Networks are now presenting the entire videos of Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton depositions to the House  more PR

SURREY, England, March 3 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Carriers suspend Middle East cargo operations as conflict erupts By Rebecca Jeffrey Conflict in the Middle East has put a stop to flights in and out of the region, with major operators declaring that air cargo operations are currently disrupted. This is a developing story. Air Cargo News will make updates as more information becomes available. Middle East carriers including Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad have s more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, March 2 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA: SITUATION IN IRAN SHOWS IMPORTANCE OF SECOND AMENDMENT * BELLEVUE, WA - Surgical military strikes over the weekend which have reportedly removed top leaders of the brutal regime in Iran have opened the door for dramatic change, but for it to happen, the millions of Iranians hoping for freedom lack the one essential tool for change, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2026: * * * Trump's Attack on Iran is Reckless, Placing Americans at Risk Today, the United States began what President Donald Trump called "major combat operations" against Iran. In response, Damian Murphy, senior vice president for National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement: Today, President Trump needlessly entered the Unite more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * War With Iran Carries Grave Risks, Unlikely To Meet Objectives As President Donald Trump seems poised to carry out military action in Iran, a new analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/trump-is-potentially-leading-the-united-states-into-an-unnecessary-war-with-iran/) from the Center for American Progress argues that intervention is unlikely to achieve his obje more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 3 -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release: * * * CGRS Launches Inaugural Refugee Leadership Program 2026 The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (CGRS) is excited to announce the official launch of our Refugee Leadership Program, with the selection of two inaugural Fellows. A.R.* fled Iran as a teenager with her family when her father was targeted by the government as a political opponent. Based on the East Coast, A.R.  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Clyburn Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran COLUMBIA, SC - Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement via X on U.S. strikes on Iran: "The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war for a reason: to ensure that such a consequential decision is made only after full consideration by the people's representatives of the case for military acti more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 3 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following Statement on Feb. 28, 2026: * * * CODEPINK Statement on the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: From 'Peace' to Prolonged War On Saturday, February 28th, the United States and Israel bombed Iran's capital. Shortly after, President Donald Trump announced a planned prolonged war against Iran and stated that Ame more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, March 3 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following Statement on March 2, 2026: * * * Bases Off Cyprus Statement Against the Use of Cyprus in the War Against Iran LONDON - In the early hours of this morning (2nd March 2026), the British military bases on Cyprus, RAF Akrotiri and Dhekelia, were hit by drones just after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Statement on Operation Epic Fury House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement in support of President Trump's launch of Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian regime - the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism - which has long brutally suppressed and executed its own people - while exporting violence a more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Statement on Strikes in Iran * | Contact: Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to strikes in Iran: "I t's a time of reckoning for those who chant 'Death to America.' President Trump is right when he calls the effort to eradicate Iran's nuclear weapons program and give its people the opportun more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leadership Condemns Trump's Illegal Strikes on Iran The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) leadership strongly condemns President Donald Trump's illegal military strikes on Iran, a reckless escalation that risks dragging the United States and our allies into another endless war while putting innocent lives in danger. Rather than focusing on lowering costs for Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green, Member of the Homeland Security Committee, to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Issues Related to the War in Iran * (Houston, TX) -On Monday, March 2, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a member of the Homeland Security Committee, will hold a press conference to address issues related to the war in Iran. This will include a classified briefing which he will attend tomorrow, March 3, 2026, at more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Blake Moore's Statement on Iran Military Campaign * WASHINGTON - Congressman Blake Moore issued the following statement on the recent military campaign in Iran. "This weekend's military campaign against Iran has dealt a major blow to the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Iran provided a safe harbor to Al Qaeda militants immediately after the 9/11 attacks and allowed its seni more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Herbert Conaway, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD Statement on the Joint Military Strikes in Iran * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD released the following statement regarding the joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against targets in Iran: "There is much we do not know about the decision to conduct strikes against Iran taken by the President this morning. These actions have directly more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Urges Democrats to Pass DHS Funding Amid Military Strikes in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Saturday's U.S.-led military operation that killed Iran's supreme leader and several senior officials, Congressman Patronis praised President Trump and called on Senate Democrats to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security to protect the homeland. During this moment of height more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Hageman Releases Statement on Decisive Action Against Iran * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump's decisive military action against Iran's terror regime: "Last weekend, President Trump unleashed joint-Israeli strikes to decapitate the Iranian regime behind decades of state-sponsored terrorism a more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on the Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released the following statement on the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a targeted Israeli strike in Tehran. "The Ayatollah is dead, and the world is safer without him. Good riddance," said Congresswoman Tenney. "His decades of terrorism, tyranny, and regio more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, March 3 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna Touts Merits of Bipartisanship The California Democrat also calls for a vote on the war with Iran. Written by Steve Hartsoe In a talk at Dartmouth, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., called President Donald Trump's weekend attack on Iran "an illegal, unconstitutional war" and vowed to push for a vote on a bipartisan war resolution this week in Congress. Khanna, a progressive Democrat from  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Questions JD Vance Should Answer as He Comes Out of Hiding After Donald Trump started a war with Iran this past weekend, "vice troll-in-chief" JD Vance has so far been silent on the administration's authorized combat operations in Iran. Tonight, Vance is doing his first interview in days -- on Fox News -- and he owes the American people answers on why he flip-flopped on his "anti more PR

SURREY, England, March 3 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Forwarders warn of supply chain disruption following Iran strikes By Damian Brett Freight forwarders have warned customers to expect delays, disruptions and rising costs following US-Israel missile strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the Middle East. In an update, the world's leading airfreight forwarder DSV warned customers to expect extended transit times and irregular schedules and rate incre more PR

NEW YORK, March 2 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Grave Concerns for the Safety of Political Prisoners and Detainees in Iran * The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) is gravely concerned about the safety and condition of political prisoners and detainees as military attacks on Iranian cities intensify. We call on governments worldwide and international organizations to urgently use every available diplomatic and  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Says 'Epic Fury' Goals in Iran Are 'Laser-Focused' * Since early morning Feb. 28, American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have been involved in an intense bombing campaign against Iran that has already resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As part of Operation Epic Fury, which started at 1:15 a.m. EST, American forces have already targeted the  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth says 'Epic Fury' goals in Iran are 'laser-focused' WASHINGTON - Since early morning Feb. 28, American forces in the U.S. Central Command area of operations have been involved in an intense bombing campaign against Iran that has already resulted in the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As part of Operation Epic Fury, which starte more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Reed Joins Brookings for Discussion on U.S. Policy in Changing Nuclear Landscape * VIDEO: "We're in a brave new world:" Ranking Member Reed discusses U.S. nuclear policy & national security with Brookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon WASHINGTON, DC - As Russia and China race to simultaneously modernize and expand their nuclear arsenals and with the recent expiration of the New START tre more PR

PARIS, France, March 3 -- International Federation for Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Israel/US attacks on Iran: FIDH calls for protection of civilians, respect of international law The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) strongly condemns the military attacks on Iran by the United States (US) and Israel, which have been undertaken in violation of international law, and the ensuing attacks by Iran in at least seven countries in the region. * This latest a more PR

SCHIPOL, The Netherlands, March 3 -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines issued the following statement on March 2, 2026: * * * Statement situation Middle East We are currently receiving many questions regarding the situation in the Middle East and its impact on KLM, our passengers, and our crew. The safety of our passengers and employees is always KLM's highest priority. This is what we can share at this time: * Until March 5, KLM will not operate any flights to or from Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam. *  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN THEIR TAXPAYER DOLLARS BEING SPENT FOR ANOTHER FAILED REGIME CHANGE WAR" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's News Central, where he highlighted the failure of the Trump administration to justify the ongoing strikes in Iran and Democrats' plans to force a War Powers vote thi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN THEIR TAXPAYER DOLLARS BEING SPENT FOR ANOTHER FAILED REGIME CHANGE WAR" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's News Central, where he highlighted the failure of the Trump administration to justify the ongoing strikes in Iran and Democrats' plans to force a War Powers vote this week. KATE BOLDUAN: Jo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * MDP Statement on Trump Administration's Use of Military Force in Iran In response to the Trump administration's use of military force in Iran without Congressional approval, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "We are praying for the safety of our brave servicemembers and for all Americans in the region as the Trump administration initiates major mi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: George Washington University Psychiatrist Available to Discuss Iran * Given the major developments in Iran over the weekend, a George Washington University expert can add critical context to your coverage. Amir Afkhami, Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in Psychiatry & Behavioral Health at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, is a nationally and internatio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Tensions Escalate Following Strikes on Iran * WASHINGTON (March 2, 2026) - On Saturday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed during joint U.S. and Israeli strikes. In response, Israel faced six Iranian missile attacks, which covered much of their territory. The Israeli government and military officials are anticipating conflict that could last for weeks. Since the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz Calls for Congressional Briefing on Iran Negotiations Amid Rising Tensions Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and ongoing diplomatic talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) - House Committee on Foreign Affairs Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Intelligence - called on the Department of State and Department of Defense to provi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy On Face the Nation: It Won't Be Trump's Kids That Die For This War Of Choice With Iran * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday appeared on CBS's Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. Murphy unequivocally condemned Trump's choice to launch a war with Iran, which the American people do not want and has already cost American lives. Murphy argued Trump's decision to more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by board member Andy Bursky: * * * The Real Forever War America is closer to direct conflict with Iran than it has been in a generation. This morning, the State Department authorized non-essential staff and their families to depart the U.S. Embassy in Israel. Ambassador Mike Huckabee told personnel to leave "TODAY," as commercial flights more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release: * * * Norton Reintroduces Resolution Calling on Senate to Ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women * WASHINGTON, D.C. - At the start of Women's History Month, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a resolution calling on the Senate to ratify the United Nations' Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Wom more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Peters and Slotkin Urge Secretary Noem to Redesignate and Extend TPS for Yemen Due to the Ongoing Armed Conflict Noem's Recent Decision to Terminate TPS Puts Hundreds of Lives at Risk * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and E more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Peters and Slotkin Urge Secretary Noem to Redesignate and Extend TPS for Yemen Due to the Ongoing Armed Conflict Noem's Recent Decision to Terminate TPS Puts Hundreds of Lives at Risk * U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) are urging DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to reverse her recent dec more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Thompson: Trump Attacking Iran Endangers Homeland Security Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on President Trump attacking Iran again: "Once again, President Trump has attacked Iran without Congressional approval or a clear strategy. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cisneros Slams Trump on Unauthorized Strike on Iran * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) released the following statement: "The President cannot circumvent the Constitution and wage war without the approval of Congress. Iran is a bad actor and oppressive state that has suppressed its people and supported terrorism around the world. However, our military forces do not more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Condemns U.S. Strikes on Iran, Reaffirms Support for Bipartisan War Powers Resolution * DURHAM, NC (March 2, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's escalating military strikes against Iran and the growing regional conflict: "The Islamic Republic of Iran is a brutal and repressive regime t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire applauds the United States action against Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Following the United States strikes on Iran, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) is applauding President Trump for his decisive action in confronting the threat that Iran poses to the U.S. and our allies. "Our Commander-in-Chief, Donald J. Trump, pursued diplomacy and issued clear warnings to the Iranian regime:  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Kelly statement on U.S. military operations in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Saturday, Feb. 28, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) released the following statement regarding U.S. military operations in Iran. "President Trump's decisive military action in Iran once again reinforces his commitment to American security both at home and abroad. Iran has proven time and time again it should not ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smith on U.S.-Israel military action in Iran Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the below statement following the U.S. military and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)'s joint strikes on Iran, known as "Operation Epic Fury": "For far too long, Iran has held the world hostage with its nuclear threats and state-sponsored terrorism. As today's strik more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Statement on Strikes on Iran BOISE, Idaho -- U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below regarding President Trump's recent strikes on Iran. "Today, President Trump took decisive action to neutralize the threat that the Islamic Republic of Iran has posed to the United S more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters at the State Department that the U.S. is conducting military operations to eliminate Iran's short-range ballistic missiles and naval threats. Rubio stated the mission is a preemptive defensive action taken to prevent higher American casualties following intelligence that Iran prepared to retailiate against U.S. forces due to Israeli military activity. The secretary of state emphasized that the objective is to destroy manufact more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on March 2, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio: * * * Resources and Support for U.S. Citizens Overseas Following Operation Epic Fury, Secretary Rubio released a video message emphasizing that the safety and security of American citizens is the Department of State's highest priority. A courtesy transcript of the Secretary's video (https://x.com/SecRubio/status/2028604544326705290?s=20) is below: "At my direction, th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY HEGSETH: Well, good morning. We just finished an update with Admiral Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM commander across the CENTCOM AOR; our leadership and troops, as you would expect, doing a fantastic job. Two days ago, under the direction and direct orders of President Donald J. Trump, t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons statement on Iran strikes WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran: "I am praying for the safety of our service members and the many civilians in the Middle East in harm's way today. President more PR

GOTTINGEN, Germany, March 3 -- The Society for Threatened Peoples issued the following news release: * * * Attack on Iran Merz must advocate for democracy and human rights during his trip to the US * The Society for Threatened Peoples (STP) calls on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to advocate for a realistic and human rights-oriented approach to Iran and the entire region during his visit to Washington. "The people of Iran must not simply be left to their fate after the military intervention. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Secretary Marco Rubio: * * * Iran Designated as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention Today, I am designating Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention. When the Iranian regime seized power 47 years ago, Ayatollah Khomeini consolidated his control of power by endorsing the hostage taking of U.S. embassy staff. For decades, Iran has continued to cruelly detain innocent Americans, as well as citizens of other more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * Statement About the President's Unilateral Military Action in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC -The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on behalf of Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, regarding the President's military action in Iran: "The League of Women Voters is deeply concerned by the President's decision to initiate unprovoked militar more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on Donald Trump's Use of Military Force in Iran DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement in response to Donald Trump authorizing military action in Iran without congressional approval: "Overnight and without congressional approval, Donald Trump initiated major combat operations against Iran. Trump himself said that this operation is 'massive and o more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2026: * * * Statement from Governor Josh Shapiro on President Trump's Decision to Strike Iran Today, Governor Josh Shapiro released the following statement in reaction to President Trump's decision to strike Iran: "In our democracy, the American people - through our elected representatives - decide when our nation goes to war. The Framers of the U.S. Constitution, having jus more PR

MANILA, Philippines, March 3 -- The Philippines Department of Finance issued the following news: * * * Statement of Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go on the economic impact of the US, Israel & Iran Conflict Under the leadership and directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., the government is closely monitoring developments arising from the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, particularly its potential impact on global oil markets and the Philippine economy.  more PR

GEELONG, Australia, March 2 -- Deakin University issued the following news release: * * * Supporting our community affected by the conflict in Iran and the Middle East * Deakin University acknowledges the significant escalation of conflict in Iran and across the Middle East, and the deep concern and distress this is causing for members of our community. Many of our students and staff have family, loved ones or close connections in the affected region. We understand that for some, these eve more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Week of March 2, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor this week: Funding DHS to Secure Our Homeland and Ensure Americans' Safety At a time when we most need to ensure the security of our nation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is shut down thanks to Democrats' political antics. House Republicans sent a bill - a bipartisan more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 2 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Trump's War Against Iran Raises Nuclear Risks * WASHINGTON (March 2, 2026) -President Trump's illegal war of aggression against Iran, in cooperation with Israel, actively undermines global security, raises the long-term danger of nuclear proliferation, and risks dragging the United States into another dangerous and protracted conflict, according to the Union more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Central Command issued the following news: * * * Operation Epic Fury Update TAMPA, Fla. - As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action. The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran's initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing. The identities of the fallen are being withheld until 24 hours after next of more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Central Command issued the following news: * * * Operation Epic Fury Update TAMPA, Fla. - As of 4 pm ET, March 2, six U.S. service members have been killed in action. U.S. forces recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted for service members from a facility that was struck during Iran's initial attacks in the region. Major combat operations continue. The identities of the fallen are being withheld until 24 hours after nex more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on March 1, 2026, with Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates: * * * Joint Statement on Iran's Missile and Drone Attacks in the Region The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates on the occasion of recent missile and drone attacks more PR

ALBANY, New York, March 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Directs State Intelligence and Resources to Keep Sensitive Sites and Locations Secure Amid Ongoing Attacks in Iran * Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered remarks on the ongoing attacks in Iran. Under the Governor's direction, state intelligence has cooperated with local and federal law enforcement to prioritize the safety of New Yorkers more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Calls on Democrats to Pass Critical DHS Funding Amidst Heightened Security Concerns * Today, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement calling on Democrats to end the Department of Homeland Security's shutdown by passing the funding bill for the agency. "The Democrats' shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is jeopardizing our national security," said Rep. W more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on Trump Administration's Strikes on Iran Fairfax, VA - Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform and Homeland Security, and the subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's strikes on Iran. "The American people want and need affordable health c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Watchdog Group Demands Congress Stop Illegal Iran War, Pass War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. -Common Cause is calling on Congress to assert its constitutional authority and hold the Trump Administration accountable for its unauthorized and illegal use of U.S. military forces in Iran. The action was taken without congressional authorization and represents a dangerous and unconstitution more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The White House issued the following news on March 2, 2026: * * * 74 Times President Trump Has Made Clear That Iran Cannot Have a Nuclear Weapon President Donald J. Trump has been unequivocal and consistent for decades: Iran will never be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon. This position -- rooted in longstanding, bipartisan American policy -- guides his actions to ensure the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism cannot threaten the world with nuclear devastation more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The White House issued the following news on March 2, 2026: * * * The Iranian Regime's Decades of Terrorism Against American Citizens For nearly half a century, the Islamic Republic of Iran -- the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism -- has killed and maimed American citizens and service members through its own forces and proxy militias. More Americans have been killed by Iran than any other terrorist regime on Earth. President Donald J. Trump is doing what Presi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The White House issued the following news on March 1, 2026: * * * Peace Through Strength: President Trump Launches Operation Epic Fury to Crush Iranian Regime, End Nuclear Threat In a bold and necessary exercise of American strength, President Donald J. Trump authorized Operation Epic Fury -- a precise, overwhelming military campaign to eliminate the imminent nuclear threat posed by the Iranian regime, destroy its ballistic missile arsenal, degrade its proxy terror netw more PR