WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump Reacts to New Supreme Leader: "He's Not Going to Last Long." It's a historic moment for the Islamic Republic of Iran, but not in a positive way. For the first time since the 1979 revolution, the position of Supreme Leader has effectively been passed down within the same family - something the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was supposed to fundamentally oppose. The Irania more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump's War Causes Gas Prices to Soar, Krishnamoorthi Calls for Tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve * WASHINGTON - Following this weekend's surge in oil prices -with the price per barrel climbing into triple digits, the highest level in four years -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) called on President Trump to act immediately to lower costs at the pump: "Because of President T more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, March 10 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following joint news release by Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles: * * * Australia to provide defensive military assistance to Gulf Iran's reprisal attacks continue to escalate, already at a scale and depth we have not seen before; 12 countries in the region are continuing to be targeted. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) alone has been f more PR

LONDON, England, March 10 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news: * * * BCC Economic Forecast: Global Turmoil to Hit Growth and Push Up Inflation The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment as the labour market softens. The BCC forecast is the first economic assessment by a business organisation since last week's Spring Statement and renewed confl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls on Rep. Jeffries and Sen. Schumer to 'Explicitly Oppose' Any Funding for U.S.-Israel War on Iran After Ecological Warfare, Rising Civilian Death Toll The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on congressional leaders, especially Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Missouri Church's Decision to Remove Anti-Muslim Sign The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a Missouri church's decision to remove an anti-Muslim sign and encouraged the church to reach out to its Muslim neighbors to engage in dialogue. Last week, a church in Ballwin posted a sig more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 [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

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by Fabian Hoffmann, doctoral research fellow at the Oslo Nuclear Project and non-resident fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security program: * * * Iran-US War: A Race to the Bottom Even if the US and Israel succeed in neutering Iran's ballistic missile campaign, there's another threat apparent from long-range drones. * The central military dynamic of the current phase o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Garbarino in Newsweek: "Democrat Shutdowns Threaten Homeland Security Amid Heightened Threats" Amid a heightened threat landscape and with fewer than 100 days until the United States hosts matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) published an op-ed in Newsweek, highlighting t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Addresses President Trump's Military Action Against Iran U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today spoke on the U.S. Senate floor regarding President Trump's decision to conduct military operations against Iran. In his speech, the chairman emphasized that the president's decision was the correct choice to protect American interests more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * Coalition of Unions, Press Freedom Organizations, Editors, and Journalists Win Major Victory As Judge Rules Kari Lake's USAGM Appointment Illegal, Cancels Mass Firings at VOA * WASHINGTON - In a major victory for federal workers, this weekend, D.C. federal judge Royce Lamberth ruled that Kari Lake had illegally served as Acting CEO of the United States Agency for Gl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 8, 2026: * * * Coons, Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Warner Statement on Iran School Strike Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense, Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the Senate Appro more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by William Alan Reinsch, Scholl Chair emeritus with the Economics Program: * * * Chicken Soup Coming Home to Roost A popular cliche in politics and life refers to chickens coming home to roost, meaning, to use another cliche, what goes around comes around. Our mistakes catch up with us. Currently, in the trade arena, it appears that it is chicken soup, rather than the c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on March 9, 2026, involving Clayton Seigle, senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program and James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics: * * * The Iran Conflict Is Sending Oil Prices Soaring--What Happens Next? Global energy markets began the second week of the Mideast Gulf war with a historic price spike as energy exports from the region remained more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on March 9, 2026, involving Emily Harding, director of the Intelligence, National Security and Technology Program and vice president of the CSIS Defense and Security Department: * * * What Does the New Cyber Strategy Really Mean? The Trump administration dropped its long-awaited cybersecurity strategy late on Friday, March 6. Its tone is largely commendable--it is a declarati more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * As Oil Hits $100 a Barrel, Trump Says His Top Priorities Are an Unpopular Foreign War and Taking Over Elections In a recent interview with CNN, Donald Trump said his top priorities are waging his illegal and reckless war of choice in Iran -- which has already claimed the lives of seven U.S. servicemembers -- and implementing restrictive voting laws across the country. In the i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * House Republicans Sweat Midterms As Trump Doubles Down on His Reckless War and Tanks The Economy As Donald Trump speaks to House Republicans at their annual retreat in Florida today, Republicans in Congress are increasingly worried about their midterm chances as the American people strongly disapprove of Trump's war of choice in Iran and his chaotic policies that are driving the economy into th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 [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 per more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Europe loses EUR1.4 billion to gas price spikes in first week since start of Iran conflict * New analysis by 350.org shows that Europe effectively paid around EUR1.4 billion extra for gas in the first week following price spikes triggered by the war against Iran, highlighting the financial c more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 [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 through t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The FBI issued the following statement on March 9, 2026: * * * FBI Washington Field Office Statement on the 19th Anniversary of the Abduction of Robert A. Levinson Today marks the 19th anniversary of the abduction of retired FBI Special Agent Robert A. "Bob" Levinson from Kish Island, Iran. Bob, who served as an FBI agent for 22 years, vanished during a business trip in 2007. "The FBI will never forget Bob, and we will not stop until we can provide answers to his fami more PR

CLINTON, South Carolina, March 9 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Former Obama adviser warns of uncertain path in Iran during annual Samuel C. Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College * Ben Rhodes tells PC audience military power cannot reshape political systems With tensions escalating in the Middle East following recent U.S. attacks on Iran, former White House deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes told a Presbyterian College audience that  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Fox News: MAGA hardliner pushes ban on immigration from Islamic countries, US adversaries in wake of Texas shooting * Rep. Andy Ogles, R Tenn., plans to introduce a bill that would halt entry from a set of Muslim countries, an effort Ogles framed as a continuation of travel restrictions President Donald Trump implemented in 2017. "Mass Islamic immigration, legal or illegal, has transformed America more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego and Liccardo Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Russia Sanctions Relief Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) demanded answers from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over recently announced sanctions relief (link is external) for Russia-an active adversary currently providing Iran with intelligence (link is external) to target and kill U.S. t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Demands Secretary Rubio Ramp Up Crisis Efforts to Safely Evacuate Americans Left Stranded by Trump's War of Choice Against Iran U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter demanding that U.S. Department of State Secretary Marco Rubio immediately ramp up communication and efforts to safely evacuate American citizens who have been left stranded in a crisis of President Trump's ow more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Reed Push to Ban Online Gambling on Military Operations * Demands come after several online prediction market users made millions in profit on bets surrounding Iran military operations WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Jack Reed sent a letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig calling on the CFTC to prohibit gambling contrac more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 (TNSrep) -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Center for Religious Freedom, to Religion Unplugged: * * * USCIRF's Religious Freedom Report Sparks Dispute over US Policy Critique The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom's 2026 annual report (https://www.uscirf.gov/annual-reports) , released more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by senior fellow Douglas J. Feith to the Washington Post: * * * What Comes Next in Iran? Don't Ask Trump Critics demanding a "day after" plan imply the president should adopt George W. Bush's outlook. * President Donald Trump's critics say he has no strategy in Iran because he hasn't specified a goal or more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 9 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Jon Husted Under Fire For Dodging Testimony in FirstEnergy Criminal Corruption Trial * News 5 Cleveland : "Next week, the defense is set to call Senator Jon Husted to the stand... [Morgan Trau] is asking why Senator Husted may not be able to testify in Ohio, but can campaign here" Ohio families paying $663 more a year on electric bills thanks to Husted COLUMBUS, OHIO -In case you missed it, Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * March 9, 2026 ICYMI: Senator Coons says President Trump owes American people answers on Iran war in new MS NOW op-ed In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) published an op-ed in MS NOW today criticizing President Trump for launching a war with Iran without a clear strategy, congressional approval, or a plan to protect American service members and civilians in the region. Sen more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 10 -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies issued the following news release: * * * IFRC launches CHF 40 million Emergency Appeal to support Iranian Red Crescent response In Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has mobilized its network of volunteers, with logistics units, medical services, rapid response teams, search and rescue and pharmacies across the country to deliver essential humanitarian services and support people a more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 10 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary on March 8, 2026, by student Seungtae Han: * * * What Everyone Is Missing About Anthropic and the Pentagon On February 27th, President Trump directed all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's technology after the company refused the Pentagon's demand to allow lawful use of its AI models for mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous w more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by political scientist Brian Cooper in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgia's Ties with Iran Shift Its Foreign Policy Executive Summary: * The ruling Georgian Dream government issued a controversial statement on March 2 about events in Iran, expressing condolences for Iranian losses and solidarity with Persian Gulf Arab states while avoiding explicit support for the United States or Israel, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russia Expects Iran to Endure U.S.-Israeli Strikes Executive Summary: * Russian media and commentators argue that U.S.-Israeli airstrikes alone are unlikely to defeat the Iranian regime, predicting that Tehran can outlast political resolve in Washington. * Russian Preside more PR

SCHIPOL, The Netherlands, March 10 -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines issued the following statement: * * * Statement situation Middle East Update 9 March 1:45 PM The planned KLM repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, has been cancelled. At this moment, KLM has not received a request for a subsequent repatriation flight. Transavia is preparing a repatriation flight from Hurghada, Egypt. KLM remains available to provide support should the Ministry of Foreign Affairs request assistance with repatriat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL: "IF YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, IT SHOULD NOT BE SPENT ON A WAR OF CHOICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin' it Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he highlighted how Donald Trump continues to wage an unconstitutional war in the Middle East while continuing to abdicate more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON KEEPIN' IT REAL: "IF YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, IT SHOULD NOT BE SPENT ON A WAR OF CHOICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Keepin' it Real with Rev. Al Sharpton, where he highlighted how Donald Trump continues to wage an unconstitutional war in the Middle East while continuing to abdicate his responsibility to mak more PR

NEW YORK, March 9 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for South Korea Increased in January Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.  The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (L more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Votes Against President Trump's Illegal War Against Iran 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 Trump has dragged the Un more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell on the Death of Army Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), released the following statement today on the death of Glendale, Kentucky native and Army Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington who died of injuries sustained in a recent Iranian attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia: "Today, Kentucky mourns the loss of one of our own: Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington, U more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 10 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by member Blair Dawson and associate Aimee Diehl: * * * Being vigilant at home: Attacks on Iran may cause a rise in cyber attacks Following the start of "Operation Epic Fury," the United States joint military operation with Israel against Iran, the UK advised organizations to be wary of cyberattacks from Iranian-related groups. Many in the cybersecurity industry foresee increased cyber more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Cybersecurity Concerns Rise Amid Iranian War * WASHINGTON (March 9, 2026) - The U.S. financial industry is on high alert for potential cyberattacks due to the ongoing war in Iran. According to a U.S. intelligence assessment, Iranian hackers could conduct low-level cyberattacks by overwhelming servers with a flood of internet traffic or launching ransomware attacks. In addition, water ut more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Statement on Surging Gas Prices From Trump's Iran War * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) released the following statement in reaction to skyrocketing oil prices as a result of Trump's reckless war with Iran. Overnight, oil prices surged (link is external) to nearly $120 a barrel because of disruption to oil production in the Middle East more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Import Cargo Volume Expected to Be Down in First Half of 2026, But Too Soon to Tell Impact from Iran Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to remain below last year's levels for the first half of 2026 amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, but it is too soon to gauge the impact of the conflict in Iran, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the Nationa more PR

NEW YORK, March 10 (TNSrpt) -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Congress Must Act as Abuses of Executive Power Escalate New York City Bar Association Follow-Up Report Documents Escalating Constitutional Violations * The New York City Bar Association (City Bar) has released an update to its December 2025 report on presidential abuse of power, documenting a sharp escalation of constitutional violations by President Donald J. Trump and his Administrati more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Oil and Gasoline Prices Soar Amid the Conflict with Iran Key Takeaways 1 Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel on March 9 and reached levels not seen in four years as the conflict in Iran forced exporting nations in the Persian Gulf to cut production. 2 The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranian threats has led storage facilities to reach capacity, forcing  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Sen. Schiff Condemns Trump's Illegal War in Iran, Talks Future of Democratic Party * Los Angeles, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher for a panel discussion with journalist Don Lemon, to discuss the latest with the war in Iran including the impact of the war on the economy, stressed his co more PR

NEW YORK, March 9 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Over 700,000 people displaced as hostilities escalate in Lebanon; IRC issues emergency alert for Lebanon * Beirut, Lebanon, March 9, 2026 - Escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah have forced more than 700,000 people to flee their homes across Lebanon, triggering a rapidly deepening humanitarian crisis. In response to the deteriorating situation, the Internat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on March 9, 2026: * * * U.S. HOSTAGE AND WRONGFUL DETAINEE DAY, 2026 This U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, we extend our prayers and support to every American captive forced to spend days, months, or years in harrowing darkness and confinement. To every American unjustly held abroad -- we will not waver in our commitment to bringing you home safely and securely. Since returning to office, I have worked tirelessl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Demands Full Transparency About the Cost of Trump's Illegal Iran War Sources project gas prices will skyrocket to $4 per gallon as Trump's illegal war continues * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today sent a letter to Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Hickenlooper Urge CFTC to Increase Transparency, Prohibit Wagers on War & Investigate Insider Trading through Online Prediction Markets When will the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) finally crack down on shady activity in online prediction markets? There is probably already an "event contract" on that question. And a Trump Administration "insider" could potentially make lots of m more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed, Dem National Security Leaders Issue Joint Statement on Iran School Strike Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; along with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-FL, has introduced the Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act, aimed at formulating a comprehensive U.S. strategy to support a democratic transition in Venezuela. This legislation underscores the need for a detailed plan within 180 days of enactment, focusing on diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and civil society support. The act establishes crucial components to guide U.S. efforts in fostering democracy in Venezuela, a country grappling with wide more ST

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-TX, has introduced the Preventing Research Ownership Transfer to External Competitive Threats (PROTECT) Act of 2026, aimed at prohibiting certain foreign governments from acquiring intellectual property rights in research conducted by U.S. universities and their affiliates. This legislation is designed to safeguard American innovation and prevent potential threats to national security. The PROTECT Act addresses growing concerns about foreign interfer more ST

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-CA, has introduced the Internet Reach and Access Now Act, a legislative effort aimed at enhancing internet freedom and access to information for the people of Iran. The bill seeks to streamline federal initiatives that promote secure digital connectivity in response to the Iranian government's history of internet shutdowns and digital surveillance. The motivation behind this bill stems from the Iranian regime's frequent disruptions of online services more ST

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Warner, Coons Statement On Iran School Strike Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Ra more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on March 9, 2026: * * * Risch Statement on Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below to commemorate U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. "Today and every day, we remember Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained around the globe, the pain of more PR

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Shaheen, Schatz, Murray, Reed, Warner, Coons Statement on Iran School Strike Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Patty Murray (D-WA) more PR

HAMDEN, Connecticut, March 10 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * U.S. Military Action Against Iran: Over Half Of Voters Oppose It, 74% Oppose Sending Ground Troops Into Iran, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Vast Majority Expects The Conflict To Last Months Or More Over a week after the United States and Israel first launched military strikes against Iran, a majority of voters oppose the U.S. military action, do not want to see U.S. ground troops sent more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins The Conversation with Dasha Burns on Politico U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined The Conversation with Dasha Burns on Politico, discussing President Trump's military actions against the Iranian regime, DHS funding negotiations, her leadership role in the United States Senate, and more. Senator Britt discussed Trump's leadership on Iran, praising him and calling th more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, March 9 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * University of Idaho panel to examine war with Iran * MOSCOW, Idaho - An expert panel of University of Idaho faculty members will discuss the ongoing war with Iran during a free event at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the ISUB Clearwater-Whitewater Room on U of I's Moscow campus. It will also be livestreamed at uidaho.edu/live. The panel is co-sponsored by the Martin Institute and the Department of Poli more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Coons Statement on Iran School Strike Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of more PR

WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * We Warn Wisconsin: IHRA Bills Chill Free Speech and Shield U.S. and Israeli Violence Abroad A coalition of 40 civil rights, faith, labor, and community organizations urgently calls on Wisconsin leaders to reject Senate Bill 445 and Assembly Bill 446. These bills would enshrine the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitis more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, March 10 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Pulitzer Prize Winner Examines Antisemitism, Foreign Policy By Scott Craig World-renowned journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Bret Stephens emphasized the importance of global stability for economic prosperity, criticized the decline in civics education and stressed the irreplaceable value of a liberal arts education at the 21st annual Westmont President's Breakfast on Feb. 27. more PR