WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * "Not Sustainable for Our National Security": Homeland Republicans Urge Democrats to End Their DHS Shutdown on House Floor This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans took to the floor of the House of Representatives to urge final passage of full-year funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as we approach we more PR

NEW YORK, March 7 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * ADL's Task Force on Middle East Minorities Statement on the Military Conflict in Iran The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Task Force on Middle East Minorities issued the following statement regarding the military conflict in Iran: At this moment of profound unc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * After Trump Starts War in Iran, Pressley, Warren, Massachusetts Delegation Press Rubio on "Complete Failure" to Help American Citizens Evacuate Middle East * Members Urge State Department to Take Immediate Action to Evacuate U.S. Citizens Abroad "The early failures of the Trump Administration to provide protection for American citizens abroad are inexcusable" "(T)he failure to adequately protec more PR

SURREY, England, March 7 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Air cargo demand continues its strong start to the year in February By Damian Brett Air cargo demand continued its busy start to the year in February, while the Middle East crisis could triple airfreight rates on affected lanes if the conflict continues. The latest numbers from air cargo data provider Xeneta show that air cargo demand increased by 6% year on year in February, following on from a 7% increase in Janua more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * Decisive Leadership, Renewed Diplomacy The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has released the following statement from Melissa Maldonado, director of the Western Hemisphere Initiative at AFPI, in response to the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela: "Under the strong, America First leadership of the Trump administration, diplomatic r more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report on Feb. 24, 2026 by Liam Karr and Michael DeAngelo entitled "Fault Lines in the Horn of Africa: The Gulf States, Turkey, and Israel Battle for Red Sea Influence." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Points The Gulf states and Turkey have become increasingly involved in the Horn of Africa, effectively splitting the broader Red Sea region into two coalitions: an Emirati-backed, Israeli-supported axis of re more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following statement by President Robert Spitzer and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin on U.S.-Israel military action in Iran: * * * We strongly support the decisive actions taken by the United States and Israel in response to the ongoing and escalating threat posed by Iran. For decades, Iran has been the world's largest state sponsor of terror, funding and directing extremist proxies that destabilize the Middle East and endanger global secur more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release: * * * Bank Economists See Moderate Growth, Persistent Inflation Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty * WASHINGTON - The American Bankers Association's Economic Advisory Committee expects the U.S. economy to continue expanding through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. The committee's latest forecast also expects inflation to remain above the Federal Reserve's 2% target due in more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * BREAKING: CAIR Condemns House Failure to Stop Trump's Illegal War on Iran, Praises Bipartisan Lawmakers Who Voted to Reassert Congress' War Powers CORRECTION: Our previous news release misidentified the names of the Democratic members of Congress who voted against the war powers act. CAIR has updated the names of those Democrats who vote "no." * * * The Council on Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley and Colleagues Request Investigation into Alleged Reports that Military Leaders Claim War in Iran Part of Biblical End-Times Prophecies * Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined Congressional Freethought Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Ranking Member Chriss more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution * House Republicans Block Effort to End Unauthorized Hostilities with Iran Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement after the House failed to advance H.Con.Res. 38, a Concurrent War Powers Resolution directing the President to terminate the unauthorized use of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities again more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls U.S.-Israel Bombing of More Iranian Schools 'Blatant War Crimes' The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called the U.S.-Israeli bombing of more Iranian schools a "blatant war crime." U.S. and Israeli missiles have hit the Shahid Hamedani Elementary School in Tehran, the fourth more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Welcomes Gov. Newsom's Remarks Recognizing Israel as an Apartheid State The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today welcomed California Governor Gavin Newsom's remarks recognizing Israel as an apartheid state and criticizing Israel's role in pushing the U.S. into a war with Iran. The organization also encouraged Gov. Newsom  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transpare more ST

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * California's High Gas Prices Are About More Than the Conflict in Iran * California Gasoline Prices As the conflict in Iran continues to disrupt the global oil market, California's gas prices rose another 10 cents overnight. According to AAA, on March 6, California's average gasoline price was $4.905 per gallon, while the nation's average was $3.320, making it almost 50% higher more PR

NEW YORK, March 7 -- 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 on March 6, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * IRISH QUEERS EXPLOIT ST. PAT'S PARADE On March 1, Irish queers marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Sunnyside, Queens, and in doing so they made a mockery of the parade's origins. Quite frankly, it's really more PR

CHIANG MAI, Thailand, March 1 -- The Christian Conference of Asia issued the following news release: * * * CCA condemns escalation of war in Iran and other West Asian countries, calls for immediate de-escalation The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has condemned the escalating war in Iran and the West Asia region, including in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, and has called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and u more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Sara Sidner Reports in "War with Iran: The Attack and Fallout" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * CNN'S SARA SIDNER REPORTS IN "WAR WITH IRAN: THE ATTACK AND FALLOUT" FOR THE WHOLE STORY WITH ANDERSON COOPER NEW YORK, NY - (March 6, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a six-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an in-depth look at the escalating tensions between the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

NEW YORK, March 2 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Watchdog Group Demands Congress Stop Illegal Iran War, Pass War Powers Resolution 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. * Washington, D.C. -- Common Cause is calling on Congress to assert its constitutional authority and hold the Trump Administration accou more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSbrep) -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * 92,000 jobs were lost in February, turbulent labor market continues: CEI analysis * The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics' report shows 92,000 jobs were lost in February, indicating a turbulent labor market. Given today's report, attention will remain on the president's tariff and economic policies and the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision. CEI re more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 6 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Congress Must End DHS Shutdown and Fund Homeland Security * Arlington, VA -The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, today called on Congress to immediately pass legislation to fully fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the ongoing partial shutdown affecting the agency. With rising international tensions and ongoing mil more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Defends the Constitution with War Powers Vote * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to support H.Con.Res. 38 to uphold Article I war powers granted to Congress by the U.S. Constitution. This was in response to President Trump's ongoing U.S. military strikes against Iran. The resolution failed by a vote of 212-219 (link is external). After  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Opposes Funding Bill that Fails to Protect Americans' Civil Rights and Security * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was unable to support a full-year, Fiscal Year 2026 funding bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Today's bill offer more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Morgan McGarvey on War Powers Resolution Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 5, 2026) - Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey released the following statement on his vote in favor of H. Con. Res. 38, a war powers resolution to direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran: "The decision to go to war is so consequential that our founders were clear:  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Votes Against Democrats' War Powers Resolution Targeting Operation Epic Fury * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore (R-WV) voted against a Democrat-led War Powers Resolution opposing Operation Epic Fury, emphasizing that President Trump's administration has acted within the law and followed the requirements laid out by the War Powers Act. Congress more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Supports Presidential War Powers and Urges Washington Democrats to End the Shutdown on Homeland Security * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted in support of President Trump's military action in Iran. Six days after President Trump took decisive action to disarm Iran's deadly terrorist regime through Operation Epic Fury, the House of Representatives voted more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Trump's War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after voting on H.Con.Res. 38, a War Powers Resolution to oppose Trump's unconstitutional war in Iran. "The Constitution is clear: Donald Trump cannot enter into a war without approval from Congress. Clearly, the American public and Congress do not influenc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes YES on Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement after voting YES on H.Con.Res.38, the Iran War Powers Resolution. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: "Only Congress has the power to declare war, yet Trump keeps placing America in dangerous and unconstitutional wars  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Votes for War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted for a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to curb President Trump's use of miliary force in Iran and prevent further military action without congressional authorization. "The Constitution explicitly gives Congress the authority and heavy responsibility to declare war. Presiden more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Connecticut members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transpar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Council on Foreign Relations issued the following report on Feb. 24, 2026 by Suzanne Maloney entitled "After Khamenei: Planning for Iran's Leadership Transition". Here is the introduction: * * * Iran is at the cusp of a historic transition. The Islamic Republic, the regime established after Iran's 1979 revolution, is reeling from dramatic reversals to its regional posture and nuclear program, as well as repeated public uprisings against the regime that hav more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Criminal Illegal Alien in ICE Custody Passes Away in Natchez, Mississippi * Natchez, MS -Pejman Karshenas Najafabadi, a 59-year-old criminal illegal alien from Iran, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of fentanyl, theft, and had been previously arrested for several other crimes, passed away in ICE cu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the House considered resolutions regarding military action in Iran: "Iran has been the largest state sponsor of terrorism globally and a significant destabilizing force in the Middle East for decades. However, that does not give Donald Trump the au more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Delaware members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians and Government Officials Today, a federal jury convicted Asif Merchant, also known as "Asif Raza Merchant," of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries. Merchant was a trained operative of the Irania more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * United States Files Civil Forfeiture Complaints Against $15M in Funds Allegedly Linked to Iranian Oil Shipping Network The Department of Justice filed two civil forfeiture complaints today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against more than $15.3 million allegedly used to fund an illicit Iranian oil distribution network. According to the complaints, the funds a more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter Votes Against War in Iran * "The federal government should be focused on helping Oregonians afford groceries, rent, and healthcare, not buying bombs" WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) voted for the Khanna-Massie War Powers Resolution (link is external), legislation directing the President to terminate unauthorized hostilities against Iran. "The federal more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 7 -- Direct Relief issued the following statement on March 4, 2026, by Vice President of Communications Tony Morain: * * * Escalating Middle East Conflict Strains Health Systems and Disrupts Humanitarian Supply Routes Over the past year, Direct Relief has delivered more than $100 million in medical aid and grants to healthcare partners across the Middle East and neighboring countries, supporting hospitals and clinics throughout the region. Escalating hostilit more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how District of Columbia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Trump's Iran War Costs $1 Billion a Day, and Americans Are Paying the Price Donald Trump started a reckless war in Iran, and now everyday Americans are footing the bill. The daily cost of Trump's war in Iran is an estimated $1 billion a day, enough to cover a full year of health care for nearly 110,000 Medicaid enrollees. The cost of Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion military budget in 2027 is mor more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Vance Can't Face the American People After 180 on Iran New reporting reveals that JD Vance postponed a scheduled town hall with CBS News as Americans express outrage and frustration with Donald Trump and Vance's war with Iran. Vance -- who has been largely silent, including on social media, since the war began -- owes the American people answers. Here are four issues the Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Votes in Favor of Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 38, the Iran War Powers Resolution, and released the following statement. "Six U.S. servicemembers have already lost their lives in this conflict. Untold billions of dollars have already been spent. And  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Energy Supplies Under a Prolonged Middle East Conflict * Key Takeaways 1 The conflict with Iran in the Middle East will affect energy prices, but the extent of price hikes will depend on its duration and outcome. 2 The most important chokepoint is the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world's supply typically transits. 3 Between two and four million barrels  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Europe Needs to Refill Gas Storage Facilities, But Limited Supplies and Higher Prices Make That More Difficult * Key Takeaways 1 - Europe is facing higher costs to secure natural gas supplies for next winter due to its own depletion and the conflict with Iran.  2 - Europe's gas storage levels were below normal when hostilities began. Still, Qatar's inability to move LNG thr more PR

NEW YORK, March 7 (TNSxrep) -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * February Jobs Report: Sharp Job Cuts Imperil Increasing Numbers of Long-Term Unemployed Statement of Rebecca Dixon, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Employment Law Project (NELP) on the February Jobs Report "Over the past year, workers have endured a sharp reversal in the job market as hiring has shut down in nearly all sectors of the economy. It's le more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic conditions across the region increased slightly from the previous month, reflecting generally stable but cautious activity among firms and households. Labor conditions remained steady overall, with some firms utilizing technology and workflow improvements to raise productivity and ease operational constraints, rather than to reduce head c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: * * * Financial Action Task Force Identifies Jurisdictions with Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Counter-Proliferation Finance Deficiencies * WASHINGTON-The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is informing U.S. financial institutions that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental body that establishes i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Florida members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Katie Britt (R- Ala.) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Katie Britt (R- Ala.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" * Sen. Katie Britt: Nobody gets the president to do anything. The president makes decisions about where he wants to go and where he wants to focus policy. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello, and welcome to The  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Georgia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Hawaii members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency  more ST

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth says there's no shortage of American will, resources in Operation Epic Fury * WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on March 5 that there is no shortage of American will, nor is there a shortage of materiel, when it comes to U.S. kinetic engagement against the Iranian terrorist regime during Operation Epic Fury. While providing an update o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Votes for War Powers Resolution on Unauthorized Military Action in Iran * WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) yesterday voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 38, a bipartisan War Powers Resolution requiring congressional approval before the United States enters further military conflict with Iran. This vote comes after President Donald Trump escalated military action in Iran wit more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Announces WPR Vote After 60-Days, Following Today's Failed WPR Vote * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass the Massie-Khanna Iran War Powers Resolution (WPR). The Ranking Member said he would force a vote on his own more PR

PARIS, France, March 7 -- The International Council of Museums issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * ICOM Calls for Protection of Museums and Cultural Heritage Amid Conflict in Iran, the Gulf Region and the Eastern Mediterranean The International Council of Museums - ICOM expresses deep concern over the protection of museums and cultural heritage. * ICOM expresses its serious concern over the recent conflict in Iran, the Gulf Region and the Eastern Mediterranean, its humanitari more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Even the Washington Post Editorial Board Thinks The Democrat Shutdown Puts the American People at Risk The Washington Post Editorial Board published an editorial on the potential risks of a prolonged shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically following the recent strike on Iran and the shooting in Austin, TX, that is being  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Fischer Joins NewsNation to Discuss Operation Epic Fury, War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined NewsNation with Connell McShane to discuss military operations in Iran and the Democrat War Powers Resolution. Click the image above to watch Fischer's interview Click here to download video On Presi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Demands Senate Democrats Reopen DHS, Talks Operation Epic Fury * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Michael Quinn Sullivan for a Special Edition of Real Texans on the Texas Scorecard to demand that Senate Democrats reopen the Department of Homeland Security, and discuss the success of Operation Epic Fury Just yesterday, t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joins Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News to discuss Operation Epic Fury. As a U.S. Air Force Veteran and two-decade fighter pilot who flew countless combat missions in the F-15 and F-22 in the Middle East, Rep. Pfluger shared hi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Idaho members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency a more ST

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 28 -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies issued the following news release: * * * IFRC is working with local teams affected by the recent escalation of hostilities in Middle East The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is following closely and is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. Local teams are on the ground and responding as needs arise. The IFRC is more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Illinois members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Indiana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Iowa members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency an more ST

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Chertoff Group, a security risk management and federal growth consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * Iran Update - 1 March 2026: What Khamenei's Death Changes This update supersedes our initial advisory of 28 February 2026. * What Has Changed U.S. and Israeli operations have entered a second day. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been confirmed dead. At least 40 senior Iranian military and security officials were killed in the same  more PR

NEW YORK, March 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Iran: Internet Shutdown Violates Rights, Escalates Risks to Civilians * (Beirut) - Iranian authorities should immediately end the ongoing internet shutdown and communications restrictions, which place civilians at risk of further harm, Human Rights Watch said today. The international community should also support internet access for the civilian population. On February 28, 2026, internet traf more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection With Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians And Government Officials The Defendant Traveled to New York City to Hire Hitmen to Murder a U.S. Politician or U.S. Government Official on U.S. Soil * A federal jury today convicted Asif Merchant, also kn more PR

LONDON, England, March 6 -- International Transport Workers' Federation issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * ITF condemns killing and targeting of innocent civilian seafarers as Strait of Hormuz designated Warlike Operations Area The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) condemns the continuing attacks on civilian seafarers caught up in escalating war in Iran and the Middle East, warning that the world's maritime workforce is once again being forced directly i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Kansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Kentucky members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

SCHIPOL, The Netherlands, March 7 -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines issued the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * Statement situation Middle East Update March 6, 19:00 PM Due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East, KLM will also not be flying to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam up to and including Tuesday, March 10. We are closely monitoring the situation. Update 5 March, 11:45 AM On Friday, 6 March, KLM, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will operate a flight from Muscat (Oma more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Votes to End Donald Trump's War with Iran * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) today voted in support of the bipartisan War Powers Resolution introduced by Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY), which would require the Trump Administration to end unauthorized U.S. military action against Iran and withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities unless more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSbrep) -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Labor Market Plummets as Trump Fuels Economic Turmoil * Economy lost nearly 100,000 jobs in February as sectors hanging by thread finally snap The latest jobs report shows the United States lost 92,000 jobs in February 2026, with prior months revised down by 69,000 jobs. The unemployment rate remains elevated at 4.4% and is n more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON WVON: "AS WE MOVE FORWARD, IT'S IMPORTANT TO RECOMMIT TO THE THINGS THAT REVEREND JACKSON FOUGHT FOR THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on a special WVON broadcast from the funeral of Reverend Jesse Jackson and discussed the life and legacy of the late Rev. Jackson and the commitment to justice he has inspir more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Leger Fernandez Statement on House Blockage of Iran War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) released the following statement after the House voted against the Iran War Powers Resolution (H.Con.Res. 38), which would have reasserted Congress' constitutional authority to decide whether the United States should go to war. The Congr more PR

NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Letter to the EU Regarding Danish and Swedish Rights Defenders Imprisoned in Bahrain * Dear President von der Leyen, Dear Vice President / High Representative Kallas, Dear Special Representative for Human Rights Ollongren, We are writing to you regarding the ongoing war and conflict in the Middle East, with particular reference to the situation in Bahrain and our concerns regarding two  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Louisiana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparen more ST

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Votes Against President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that blocks the use of the U.S. Armed Forces from engaging in hostilities against Iran unless authorized by Congress: "With no accountability and in defiance of the American people, President T more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Maine members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency a more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Maryland members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Massachusetts members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transp more ST

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: The Pentagon's AI Contracts * WASHINGTON (March 6, 2026) - The Pentagon designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk while its AI model, Claude, is reportedly being used in systems helping identify targets in Iran. At the same time, OpenAI negotiated an agreement with the Pentagon. Jessica Tillipman, associate dean for government procurement law studies at the George Washington University L more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Members of Congress Request Investigation into Alleged Reports that Military Leaders Claim War in Iran Part of Biblical End-Times Prophecies * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressional Freethought Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel Ranking Member Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) led 27 of their colleagu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Michigan members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Minnesota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparen more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Mississippi members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transpar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Missouri members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Montana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Moskowitz Leads 9 Members in Urging Speaker to Keep House in Session Amid Escalating Iran Conflict As events in the Middle East continue to rapidly escalate, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) led 9 colleagues in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson urging him to cancel next week's scheduled House recess and keep the House of Representatives in session. The letter stresses the need more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Joins Colleagues In Demanding Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts To Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded By Trump's War Of Choice Against Iran * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is joining his Senate colleagues in demanding that Secretary of State Marco Rubio immediately ramp up communication and efforts to safely evacuate American citizens who have been left  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Nebraska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Nevada members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how New Hampshire members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transp more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how New Jersey members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transpare more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how New Mexico members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transpare more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how New York members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on March 6, 2026, by chief strategist Ryan Clancy: * * * Strange Bedfellows I want to tell you about something strange and disconcerting happening in American politics right now. The war in Iran has revealed how the far right and far left are coming full circle. Americans have wildly different views on this conflict, and the beauty of our democracy is tha more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases trans more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how North Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transpa more ST

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Can't Trust Commie Cooke: DC Consultants Run Her Show After exhausting diplomatic options, President Trump took decisive action against Iran following the regime's sustained aggression and pursuit of nuclear capabilities which continued to endanger the United States and our allies. 48 hours later, Commie Rebecca Cooke is still SILENT. Apparently, Cooke's DC consultants, who are trying to g more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Frank Mrvan Refuses to Keep our Homeland Safe Radical Democrat Frank Mrvan just voted AGAINST funding the Department of Homeland Security at the very moment our nation faces credible threats at home and abroad. The FBI is on high alert amid credible concerns of attacks from Iran or its terrorist proxies. Days ago, a shooter opened fire, wearing a "Property of Allah" shirt, leaving three de more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Kristen McDonald Rivet's Dangerous Double Standard on Iran Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet proved you can acknowledge a threat and still vote to empower it. McDonald Rivet voted to limit the President's ability to take military action against Iran, tying America's hands against a hostile regime, while also voting to reaffirm that Iran is the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism. You more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Protect the Homeland. End the Shutdown. Democrats chose partisan games over protecting the homeland, and now the threat environment couldn't be more serious. The FBI is on high alert amid credible concerns of attacks from Iran or its terrorist proxies. Over the weekend in Austin, a shooter opened fire wearing a "Property of Allah" shirt, leaving three dead and 14 wounded. This is exactly t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Ohio members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency an more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Oklahoma members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a House resolution (H.Con.Res. 38) that aims to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in Iran. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, and 84 cosponsors. * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of H. Con. Res. 38, a resolution that would direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with more PR

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a Senate resolution (S.J.Res. 104) that aims to direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution was introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, and 26 cosponsors: * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of S.J. Res. 104, a joint resolution that would direct the remova more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * On House Floor, Pressley Condemns Trump's War in Iran, Makes Urgent Plea to Stop War, Consider Troops and Defenseless Children * "When a nation loses care and concern for children, all the children, a nation becomes irredeemable." Video (YouTube) WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) delivered a powerful speech on the House floor condemning Donald Trump waging an endless more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Oregon members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Over 3,500 Residents Join Congressman Brad Sherman Town Hall as Iran War Escalates * SHERMAN OAKS, CA - On March 5th, over 3,500 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) for another live Telephone Town Hall to discuss the escalating U.S. conflict with Iran, Congress's constitutional authority over war powers, and growing concerns over what Sherman described as President Donald Trump's re more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Oxfam responds to mass forced displacement in Lebanon and ready to respond to wider regional crisis * Oxfam and partners are responding to the immediate needs of people who have been forcibly displaced by Israel's bombardment and ground invasion of Lebanon, as the conflict across the region enters a dramatically new and dangerous phase. Oxfam in Lebanon is scaling up its emerge more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Pennsylvania members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transpa more ST

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Peters, Horsford Introduce Bill to Pay Essential Homeland Employees During Shutdown * Allows DHS to use unspent "One Big Beautiful Bill" funds Washington, D.C. -Today, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Homeland Security Continuity and Accountability Act, legislation to ensure critical national security functions continue operating and federal emplo more PR

NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following report (No. 94) on Feb. 26, 2026 by Annelle Sheline entitled "Are Qatar and Saudi Arabia Reassessing Their Reliance on the US?." Here is the executive summary: * * * America's Arab partners once viewed the United States as their primary security provider. Yet since President Trump returned to the White House in 2025, the Middle East has experienced increasing volatility, much of it driven by Is more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Votes Against Trump's War in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement after voting to pass H.Con.Res. 38, a war powers resolution to reassert Congress' authority and end President Trump's war in Iran. The resolution failed to pass by a vote of  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * RANKING MEMBER MENG RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT KASH PATEL'S FIRING OF IRAN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AGENTS LEADING UP TO WAR IN IRAN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel raising concerns about his decision  more PR

LONDON, England, March 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Regulator urges charities to exercise caution amid evolving and volatile situation in Iran * The Charity Commission has published a statement and guidance for charities whose activities relate to Iran, as the current situation there remains volatile. The regulator said it is aware that charities will  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Nine Members Introduce War Powers Resolution on Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, a group of eight Democrats, including Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Greg Landsman (OH-1), Jim Costa (CA-21), Jared Golden (ME-2), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Tom Suozzi (NY-3), Adam Gray (CA-13), and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) formally introduced a new War Powers Resolution to uphold Co more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following Vote Against DHS Spending Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement following her vote against opposing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending bill. "I voted no on the DHS spending bill. I will not vote to give more money to DHS and ICE while the Administration continues to use the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Balint Votes for War Powers Resolution to Rein in Trump's Military Actions in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) today released the following statement after voting for the War Powers Resolution that would rein in the President's use of military force in Iran (H. Con. Res. 38) and to re-affirm Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism (H. Res. 1099): "The  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Condemns Republicans' Refusal to Rein In Trump's Unauthorized War * WASHINGTON, D.C. \-Today, Rep. Crockett released the following statement: "Republicans in Congress once again refused to find their backbone and stand up to Donald Trump -giving him the green light to drag this country deeper into another dangerous, endless war in the Middle East. Donald Trump went around Congress  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Derek Schmidt statement on military operations in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-2) released the following statement: "Since U.S. combat operations in Iran began, I have expressed support for our servicemembers in harm's way but have taken care not to rush to judgment. Engaging American military forces in combat is a matter of enormous consequence. Every person in a p more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Voting YES on Iran War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after voting YES on the Iran War Powers Resolution: "Today, I'm proud to announce that I voted YES in favor of the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution, which reasserts Congres more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Statement on House War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement on the House war powers resolution regarding the Trump Administration's military action in Iran. "Since 1979, the Iranian regime has been a grave threat to the region, the U.S., our ally Israel, and global security. Iran is the world's leading state spo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Huffman Statement on Vote to Rein in Trump's Illegal, Costly War in Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement regarding his vote to pass the bipartisan War Powers Resolution and stop Trump from illegally launching the United States into a costly, deadly "forever war" with Iran: "I unequivocally oppose Trump's rash, illegal  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Juan Vargas Statement on War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (D-CA-52) released the following statement on the War Powers Resolution. "Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism. For decades, the Iranian regime has threatened global security and targeted Americans and our allies. Iran and its proxies are responsible for the deaths of U.S. service members and civil more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement After DHS Funding Bill Passes The House * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 5, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) released the following statement tonight after the U.S. House of Representatives again passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, despite the Left's attempts to block it: "Keeping Americans safe is non-negotiable, and so is funding the p more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Issues Statement On War Powers Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 5, 2026) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) released the following statement after the House voted down the War Powers resolution: "We voted NO on the War Powers resolution, without hesitation. "This resolution would have ordered President Trump to stand down military operations against Iran's terrorist regime mid- more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pettersen Votes to Rein in Trump's Military Operations in Iran * Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) voted for H.Con. Res. 38, a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that reaffirms that only Congress - not the executive branch - has the constitutional power to declare war. The vote follows President Trump's unilateral decision to launch military strikes in Iran without co more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Stresses the Need for Clear Federal Guidance on Pipeline Infrastructure and Development * WASHINGTON, DC -During a House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee hearing titled " America's Energy Infrastructure: Authorizing Pipeline Safety." Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) highlighted the timely and safe development of pipeline infrastructure as a critical component of national securi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Votes to Rein in President's War Powers, Protect Servicemembers * Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) stood up for the Constitution and the lives of American servicemembers by voting in favor of H.Con.Res.38, a resolution prohibiting the President from using U.S. Armed Forces against Iran without explicit Congressional authorization. Following the vote, Rep Tok more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Rhode Island members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transpa more ST

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 6 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rhoden Administration Heightens Security Monitoring and Cyber Vigilance Following Events in Iran * PIERRE, S.D. - In the wake of the recent events in Iran, Governor Larry Rhoden, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS), the South Dakota National Guard (SDNG), and the entire State of South Dakota are actively coordinating with our military and intelligence partners to identi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Shaheen, Budd, Coons Lead Coalition to Reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing legislation to rea more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release: * * * Russia's Iranian Conundrum * As news broke that the United States and Israel were carrying out a massive attack on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Moscow unleashed a ba more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on Democrats' DHS Shutdown: Dangerous for America * Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on NewsNation's Katie Pavlich Tonight to discuss President Trump confronting Iran, Markwayne Mullin's nomination to Secretary of Homeland Security, and Democrats refusing to fully fund the government while America is on high alert. Click here or the image  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on Democrats' DHS Shutdown: Dangerous for America * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on NewsNation's Katie Pavlich Tonight to discuss President Trump confronting Iran, Markwayne Mullin's nomination to Secretary of Homeland Security, and Democrats refusing to fully fund the government while America is on high alert. Click here (link is ext more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against Trump's Iran War * WASHINGTON - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting for the War Powers Resolution to terminate the United States Armed Forces involvement from hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, unless authorized by Congress. "Today, I voted against President Trump's reckless and illegal war in Iran. We have already lost Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott: No ICE Funding Without Reforms * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026.: "Donald Trump initiated a reckless war of choice with Iran, but that does not mean Congress must continue funding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without meaningfu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, Hold a Press Briefing at Central Command Headquarters on U.S. Military Operations in the Middle East * SECRETARY HEGSETH: Well, good afternoon. I'm -I'm honored to stand right here today alongside one of America's finest, Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command. We just had a chance to spend a couple  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 6 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Security to Weather the Storm * About a week ago, I went to sleep on Friday night as a peacetime Governor, then woke up Saturday morning as Governor at a time of war. While we slept, President Donald J. Trump's Operation Epic Fury struck a decisive blow against state-sponsored terrorism in Iran. This mission decimated the Iranian government and killed the Ayatollah - his reign of terr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Service Employees International Union issued the following statement on the Trump administration's attack against Iran: * * * War hurts working people, poor people, women, and children. While authoritarian rulers, would-be dictators, and the billionaires that finance endless violence conspire together to enrich themselves and grab at ever more power, it is regular working people who pay the price. Without Constitutional authority, Congressional authorization, or the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Senate Democratic Leaders Release Joint Statement on Trump Administration's Weakening of Sanctions on Russian Oil in Attempt to Dampen Economic Impacts of Trump's Iran War Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Me more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Block Bill to Pay TSA Agents, Fund FEMA & Cyber Defense Agency as They Drag Their Feet on Common-Sense Reforms to Protect Americans from Violence at the Hands of ICE * Murray: "It has become all too clear that Republicans would rather keep DHS shut down than work with Democrats to prevent more Americans from being killed by masked federal agents." Murray : "Instead of blockin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how South Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases trans more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how South Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transpa more ST

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Congressman Rob Menendez on House Republican Iran Resolution Vote * "Since coming to Congress, I have consistently supported taking strong action on Iran. The Iranian regime is the largest state sponsor of terrorism, violently oppresses its own people, and collaborates with other adversaries against us and our allies." "However, I had serious concerns about yesterday's vote given  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on War Powers Resolution Vote To Address Trump Administration's Iranian Strikes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement regarding her vote on the War Powers Resolution that would restrain Trump's power in the Middle East and Iran: "Yesterday, I voted YES to the War Powers Resolution, to reign in Trump's unf more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Tennessee members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparen more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Texas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency a more ST

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement today in response to the House vote on the Iran War Powers Resolution: "This president's unauthorized war in Iran has already cost six American lives and over $5 billion in taxpayer dollars, and there is no clear end in sight. I voted against this war today more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, March 6 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for March 1-6, 2026: * * * Supply chain expert Michael Gorman contributed to Fortune. National and regional Catholic media also sought faculty expertise. Local media featured the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Dayton Independent Film Festival and RecPlex renovation. Congress is about to chase rail freight onto American roads. It risks thousands of deaths (https://fortune.com/2026/03/06/rail-saf more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Utah members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency an more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Vermont members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparenc more ST

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Betting on geopolitics? Economist explains risks of prediction markets Prediction markets, like Kalshi and Polymarket, allow users the opportunity to bet on just about any real-world event, from the trivial to the monumental, including major geopolitical conflicts and elections here at home. Economist David Bieri explains how these markets work, why they appeal to a distinctly American economic mindset, and the r more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Washington members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transpare more ST

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Presses on AI-Enabled Drone Strikes and Human Oversight * Today, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly asked Pentagon officials about whether AI is being used in targeting decisions in Iran, and what level of human involvement exists before a strike is carried out. His questioning comes as Kelly is raising c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how West Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transp more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Wisconsin members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparen more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Here's a look at how Wyoming members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: INDIAN AFFAIRS: The House has passed the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act (S. 723), sponsored by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. The bill would set out various requirements for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in handling residential mortgages for housing on tribal reservations. A supporter, Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., said the bill "increases transparency more ST