WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Sec. Hegseth Reveals "Final Blow" To End Iran War Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Trump Administration just warned Iran of a "massive final blow" if it does not make a deal with President Donald Trump to end the war soon. We're only a few weeks into the Iranian conflict, and from the very beginning President Trump has said this was not planned to  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news: * * * An Overview of ADHRB's Participation in the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council * Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) participated in the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, held from 23 February to 31 March 2026. During this session, ADHRB delivered 12 oral interventions exposing human rights violations across more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing, Warren Blasts Trump Administration's Flip-Flopping on Iran War, Alienating U.S. Allies * Warren: "It is not only an embarrassment when the President begs, and our allies say no, it is a national security threat because our enemies take note of that." Warren: "Trump has alienated many of our allies, and those costs are becoming clear." Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washingt more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, March 26 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * Behind the Headline: Tariff Policies Disrupt Global Order * The global economy is reeling from a series of shocks, including the wars in the Middle East and ongoing tariff negotiations between the U.S. and its trading partners. Layna Mosley, a professor of politics and international affairs at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs, ex more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- British Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders said the United Kingdom co-sponsored a resolution addressing military actions launched by Iran against several Gulf nations. Speaking at the University Center in Geneva, Switzerland, Sanders stated that the UK will continue to act in defense of allies to prevent regional destabilization. The ambassador registered specific reservations regarding the Council's mandate to determine inter-state reparations or international sec more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Ernst Lead Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act to Deter Iranian Aggression Across the Middle East * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced the Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act today, which would require the U.S. Secretary of Defense to establish a defense cooperation initiative to stre more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Calls on Senate Democrats to Stop Inflicting Pain, End the DHS Shutdown * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor, calling on Senate Democrats to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Transportation S more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 25, 2026, by Democratic Resilience program fellow Mikhail Komin: * * * Putin Demands More Efficient Military Corruption Changes at the top of the defense hierarchy reveal old-style graft and pressure to raise military spending efficiency. * Russia's Ministry of Defense has a spending problem. That's not just because the country started a war of choice against Ukraine, at a staggering hum more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 24, 2026, by non-resident senior fellow Alexander Kolyandr: * * * Russia: Give Me Your Poor, Your Starving Masses The Kremlin is hard-wired to spot opportunity amid chaos. War-related food shortages provide an unexpected bonus. * War in the Middle East is lining Russia's state coffers with an unexpected windfall of billions of dollars from higher oil prices. Less material, but arguably m more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington Delivers Opening Remarks at 3% Deficit-to-GDP Framework Hearing Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks at the "The Best Metric to Reverse the Curse: A 3% Deficit-to-GDP Path to Fiscal Sustainability" hearing. Remarks as Delivered: We need to change our long-term budget fram more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast, HFAC, Advances Chip Security Act Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced the Chip Security Act, a measure to prevent the illicit smuggling of advanced AI chips to foreign adversaries as part of a full committee markup. "If we're going to export advanced AI chips, we need confidence that they don't end up in  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Wicker Leads SASC Hearing on USSPACECOM and STRATCOM Posture for FY 2027 * Watch Video Here WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today led a hearing to examine the posture of U.S. Space Command and U.S. Strategic Command amid growing nuclear and space threats from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, the advancing strategi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * China Raises Gasoline Prices Due to Rising Global Oil Prices, Triggering Lines * Key Takeaways 1 China is the world's largest importer of oil and has the world's largest refining capacity. It is raising gasoline and diesel prices for consumers, in part due to the Iran conflict and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 2 The government's fuel pricing has increased by  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Eric Sorensen Fights for Cost Transparency for Illinois Farmers * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Fertilizer Transparency Act to help provide Illinois farmers with more certainty and better information about fertilizer prices. This legislation would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create a mandato more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Calls Out Trump's Harmful Energy Policies that are Raising Americans' Costs * ***VIDEO AVAILABLE FTP for TV stations of her remarks is available here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) called out the Trump Administration's harmful energy policies that are killing American jobs, jacking up energy prices, and hurting our growing solar and wind indus more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 25, 2026, by Mark F. Cancian, senior adviser with the CSIS Defense and Security Department, and Chris H. Park, research associate for the Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy: * * * Assessing the Air Campaign After Three Weeks: Iran War By the Numbers As the war with Iran enters its fourth week, there is an opportunity to look at data on the air campaign to understand what has hap more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Slotkin, Young, Schiff Lead Bipartisan Bill to Stop Insider Trading from Government Officials on Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Todd Young (R-IN), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Public Integrity in Financial Predic tion Markets Act of 2026. The bill prohibits federally elected officials and government employees from us more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Davidson Votes to End DHS Shutdown, Calls on Senate Democrats to Stop Blocking Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, March 26 th, 2026, U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, to end the partial shutdown and ensure national security agencies and personnel are fully funded. Today's vote marks the th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Lawmakers Demand FTC Take Action to Prevent War-Related Price Gouging as Prices Soar * WASHINGTON, D.C. - As prices for gasoline, fertilizer, and other products skyrocket following President Donald Trump's war in Iran, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT.), and Ed Markey (D-MA) and fellow Representative Jan Schakowsky ( more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: National Gas Price Average Rises One Dollar in One Month Americans are paying more at the pump as Trump doubles down on his war of choice with Iran * According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped one dollar in just one month, with prices today sitting at $3.98 per gallon. Diesel prices have also reached record highs, with one gallon costing $5.38, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Honors The Late Robert Mueller During A Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting * March 26, 2026 Durbin: "Given his contempt for Robert Mueller, it is no surprise that President Trump would pick the current leader of the FBI-Kash Patel. By any measure, Kash Patel does not have the experience, judgment, or temperament of Robert Mueller." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Durbin Honors The Late Robert Mueller During A Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting honoring the late former Fede more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Energy and the Iran Conflict * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration continues to search for ways to curb steep oil and gasoline price increases since the outbreak of the conflict in Iran. 2 Iran's effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has severely limited access to 20% of global oil supplies and other important commodities. 3 The Trump administration has granted tem more PR

LONDON, England, March 27 -- The British Department for Business and Trade issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Government safeguards critical UK CO2 supplies with restart of plant The Government has shored up the UK's critical supplies of CO2 vital for Britain's nuclear, packaged meats, fresh food and healthcare by temporarily restarting the Ensus bioethanol plant in Wilton, Teesside. * CO2 supplies vital for critical sectors protected as government backs plant to resu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Relays Death of Iranian Navy Commander, Provides Additional Epic Fury Updates * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today relayed the killing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy's top commander by the Israeli military, as part of ongoing Israeli and U.S. kinetic attacks against the Iranian regime during Operation Epic Fury. Earlier today, the Israeli Defense Forces announced the killing of Commo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Relays Death of Iranian Navy Commander, Provides Additional OEF Updates * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today relayed the killing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy's top commander by the Israeli military, as part of ongoing Israeli and U.S. kinetic attacks against the Iranian regime during Operation Epic Fury. Earlier today, the Israeli Defense Forces announced the killing of Commodore A more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Block Trump from Attacking Cuba * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) are today introducing the Prevent an Unconstitutional War in Cuba Act to block President Trump from using any federal funding to use mil more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSxrep) -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 25, 2026, by nonresident senior fellow Can Kasapoglu: * * * Ukraine Military Situation Report Executive Summary * Battlefield assessment: The battlespace saw an intensified operational tempo last week, suggesting that a Russian spring offensive may be forthcoming. The front lines near Lyman saw heighten more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: It's Time to Fight for Freedom and Opportunity * In a recent op-ed published in the DC Journal, Kent Strang, Managing Director of Americans for Prosperity, argues that expanding economic freedom and reducing government barriers is essential to restoring opportunity and prosperity in the United States. The piece makes the case that empowering individuals, rather t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI:Congressman Patronis' Op- Ed in The Washington Times: Protect America's 'Warrior Roads' * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Congressman Patronis' Op- Ed in The Washington Times: Protect America's 'Warrior Roads' Congressman Patronis' Op-Ed "Protect America's 'Warrior Roads'" Congressman Jimmy Patronis, The Washington Times March 26, 2026 FULL LINK HERE... Northwest Florida may be one of  more PR

MUNICH, Germany, March 27 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * ifo Export Expectations in Germany Fall (March 2026) Sentiment in the German Export Industry Has Deteriorated. The ifo Export Expectations fell to -0.9 points in March, down from +2.7 points in February. "The war in Iran has significantly increased uncertainty among exporters," says Klaus Wohlrabe, Head of Surveys at ifo. "Many companies fear a decline in demand in important sales markets."  more PR

MUNICH, Germany, March 26 -- ifo Institute issued the following statement on March 25, 2026, by President Clemens Fuest on the Business Climate Index: * * * ifo Business Climate Index Down (March 2026) Sentiment among companies in Germany has dropped by a considerable degree. The ifo Business Climate Index fell in March to 86.4 points, down from 88.4 points in February as a result of more pessimistic expectations. Assessments of the current situation, however, remain unchanged. Uncertainty am more PR

NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Indonesia Needs Eyes Wide Open on Trump's 'Board of Peace' * Indonesia has accepted the offer of a deputy commander role in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza after joining US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The Indonesian government should use its position to promote and safeguard the human rights of Palestinians, and to advocate for the leading role of the United N more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on March 25, 2026, by Sertac Canalp Korkmaz, security studies expert on Turkiye, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russia's Influence Continues to Decline in Azerbaijan and Armenia Executive Summary: * U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance's visits to Armenia and Azerbaijan in February 2026 are the most recent major indications of Baku and Yerevan's increasing diplomatic engagement with the West and distancing from M more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Jewish Institute for National Security of America issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * JINSA Report Finds High Interception Rates, Mounting Pressure on U.S.-led Regional Air Defense Today the Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) released a new report, "The Eroding Shield: Air Defenses Against Iran," analyzing the performance of the United States, Israel, and Arab partners' air defenses during the current conflict  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lieu Review: Standing Up for You * Dear neighbor, American consumers are being hurt by rising inflation, rising gas prices, and diesel prices topping $5 for only the second time in U.S. history. This week, however, Trump's Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, said that hurting consumers is "the last of our concerns." Trump's decisions over the past year have already hurt every more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: GOP Expresses Frustration Over Lack Of Information On Iranian War * WASHINGTON (March 26, 2026) - Republican lawmakers are voicing frustration with the administration's handling of the Iran war following a briefing that left many with more questions than answers. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the lack of clarity around the war's objectives, potential use of ground troops, and overa more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Meeks, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Block Trump from Attacking Cuba U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) are today introducing the Prevent an Unconstitutional War in Cuba Act to block President Trump from using any federal fund more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Meeks, Kim, Bera, Kamlager-Dove Share Recommendations for State's Burma Review Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Young Kim and Ami Bera, Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee; and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ranking Member of the South and C more PR

NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Middle East Conflict: Rhetoric, Actions Flout Laws of War * (New York, March 26, 2026) - The geographic spread, speed of escalation, and open disregard for international norms by all parties one month into the Middle East conflict are a critical stress test for the international legal order created to protect civilians during armed conflict, Human Rights Watch said today. Statements by top o more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 26 -- Global Affairs Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, posted the following news release: * * * Minister Anand announces additional sanctions against Iran * March 26, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions against five individuals and four entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations. These sanctions target Irani more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, Scott Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family * As momentum for child care grows across country, Democrats lead charge in Congress Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), longtime leaders on child care, along with Representatives Alexandria Ocasio- more PR

NORTH STRATHFIELD, Australia, March 27 -- The National Roads and Motorists' Association issued the following news release: * * * Australians reduce driving but are still looking forward to the holidays More than half of the nation is choosing to change their driving habits during the Middle East conflict, helping to reduce strain on the family budget, according to the NRMA. * The national survey of some 1,800 NRMA members found that 52 per cent of petrol and diesel vehicle drivers have cut  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * New Merkley, Raskin Legislation Bans Gambling on Elections, Sports, War, and Government Activity * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced new legislation to crack down on prediction markets and the opportunity these markets invite for corruption. Merkley and Raskin's STOP Corrupt Bets Act responds to the recent explosion more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 27 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Notre Dame gathers experts to strengthen American peacebuilding Amid record levels of global conflict and reduced funding, the University of Notre Dame convened peacebuilding scholars and leaders March 10 in Washington, D.C., to explore strategies for adapting in a volatile world. The conference was hosted by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Scott, Murray, Warren Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family * Washington, D.C. - Today, longtime leaders on child care Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Bobby Scott (VA-03), along with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), established a new working group as t more PR

NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following commentary on March 25, 2026, to the Washington Post by Deputy Director Karen Kramer and senior researcher Esfandiar Aban: * * * Opinion: Iran is already ramping up its next war. Guess who the 'enemy' is. The Islamic Republic is determined to extinguish any internal challenge to its rule. This article was originally published (https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/25/iran-islam more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Introduces Fertilizer Transparency Act Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act. "President Trump's tariffs and war with Iran have increased fertilizer costs even as farmers lose markets and commodity prices remain low, p more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Boyle Slams OMB Director Vought for Dodging Budget Committee At today's House Budget Committee hearing, Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) slammed Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought for continuing to dodge testifying before the Committee 15 months into the Congress. Boyle argued that more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Heinrich Offers Solutions to Energy Affordability Crisis Worsening Under Trump Administration * WASHINGTON - During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the state of the power grid, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee's Ranking Member, delivered opening remarks, explaining the steps that can be taken to lower energy costs for  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Heinrich Offers Solutions to Energy Affordability Crisis Worsening Under Trump Administration During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the state of the power grid, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee's Ranking Member, delivered opening rem more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Merkley Legislation Would Ban Prediction Market Gambling on Elections, Sports, War and Government Activity * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced new legislation to crack down on often-times corrupt prediction markets. Raskin and Merkley's STOP Corrupt Bets Act responds to the recent explosion of prediction markets, which now offe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Reaffirms Her Position Against U.S. Ground Troops In Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 25, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace doubled down on her stance against boots on the ground in Iran following a House Armed Services Committee briefing on the ongoing conflict. "We will not support any effort to put U.S. troops on the ground in Iran," said Congresswoman Mace. "The Washin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Rising Oil Prices Contribute to China's Electric Vehicle Boom * WASHINGTON (March 26, 2026) - The U.S.-Israel war against Iran has disrupted fossil fuel supplies from the Middle East, causing oil prices to go as high as $119 a barrel. As the gasoline cost surges, China's electric vehicle (EV) industry is gaining momentum. With Chinese EVs becoming more affordable and gasoline getting more expensive, analy more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Scott, Ocasio-Cortez, Murray, Warren Establish Childcare for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Childcare for Every American Family As momentum for childcare grows across country, Democrats lead charge in Congress * Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-IL, has introduced the Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026, aimed at enhancing the national security posture of the United States and its strategic allies in the Baltic region, specifically Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The bill mandates a comprehensive report to be prepared by the Secretary of State in coordination with the Secretary of Defense on the emerging threats faced by these nations. The initiation of this legislation comes amidst  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Democrats Are Paralyzing Our Country * Senator Marshall Joins The Scott Jennings Show Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The Scott Jennings Show on the Salem News Channel to discuss the Democrats' backing out of a deal to fund DHS, the consequences of defunding TSA, how Democrats weaponized the government during Operation Arctic Frost, and Pre more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Restrict Saudi Access to Nuclear Weapons Technologies * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (March 25, 2026) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), co-chairs of the bicameral Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group, today reintroduced the No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act, legislation that would mandate th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Reform Crop Insurance, Save Taxpayers More Than $40 Billion * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Subcommittee, is introducing legislation to reform the federal go more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Shaheen, Schumer, Reed, Warner, Warren Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Ease Iran Oil Sanctions Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Servic more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Young, Schiff, Curtis Lead Bipartisan Bill to Stop Insider Trading from Government Officials on Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Todd Young (R-IN), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) today introduced the bipartisan Public Integrity in Financial Predications Markets Act of 2026. The bill prohibits federally elected officials and governme more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for March 27, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO Secretary Rubio is on travel to France on March 27, 2026. 8:45 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Rubio participates in G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial family photos in Cernay-la-Ville, France. (POOLED PRESS COVERAGE) 9:15 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Rubio participates in a G7 Foreign Affairs Ministerial session on Cross-Cutting Threats and Sovereignty in Cernay-la-Ville, Fran more PR

PORT MELBOURNE, Australia, March 27 -- Caravan Industry Association of Australia issued the following news: * * * Trade CEOs meet in Perth to discuss pressing issues Amid growing concern over fuel prices and the supply-chain effects of the Iran conflict, trade association CEOs from across Australia met in Perth last week to discuss strategic priorities for the caravan industry. Key topics addressed at the meeting included: * The current state of the market. * The number and value propositi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Sets a 15-Point Peace Plan With Iran * Key Takeaways 1 President Trump has proposed a 15-point peace plan to Iran to cease hostilities in the Middle East, covering missiles, nuclear weapons, and maritime routes. 2 Pakistan is offering to host talks between parties, and Pakistan's army chief has reached out to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.  more PR

NEW YORK, March 27 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following remarks on March 25, 2026, at a news conference on the situation in the Middle East: * * * Ladies and Gentlemen of the media, Just hours into the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, I warned that the fighting risked triggering a chain reaction that no one could control. More than three weeks on, the war is out of control. The conflict has broken past the limits even leaders thought unimaginable more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Vasquez Condemns USPS Decision to Pass Cost Increases Caused by Iran War Onto Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On March 26, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner rejecting the United States Postal Service's (USPS) proposal to impose a temporary "fuel surcharge" on consumers, passing the cost of the Administration's reckless war in Iran  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Murray, Ocasio-Cortez, Scott Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family * As momentum for child care grows across country, Democrats lead charge in Congress Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), longtime leaders on child care, along with Representatives Alexandria O more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Speaks on Americans' Dwindling Support for Trump's Deadly War in Iran: "In a democracy, public backing for a war is not optional." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) spoke on the Senate floor and emphasized how President Trump's $200 billion request for funding to support his war of choice in Iran will drive up costs for American families, farmers, and small business owners. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Whitehouse, Leader Schumer, and Senate Democrats Spotlight How Climate Change Drives Up Household Costs for American Families Trump's fossil fuel donors put heavy burden on family budgets--from home insurance to utility bills, grocery prices, and health costs * U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI),  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 27 -- WindEurope issued the following statement on March 26, 2026: * * * Wind energy did not cause the Iberian blackout The final report on the "Iberian Blackout" concludes that multiple factors have caused the unique system failure that left parts of Spain and Portugal without electricity in April 2025. Wind energy was not among the root causes of the blackout. Last week ENTSO-E, Europe's Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, published its final  more PR