WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "We Can't Afford Mike Lawler": Yorktown Voter Exposes Lawler for Hiking Costs on Hudson Valley Families * After campaigning on a promise to lower costs and calling Trump's economy a " victory " for Americans, vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler is getting caught in his lies. A Yorktown voter is putting Lawler on blast in his local paper for raising gas prices, rubber-stamping Trum more PR

PARIS, France, March 27 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * "We cover the war, we're not complicit in it." Restricted and targeted, journalists in Lebanon are caught in a bind * With air strikes and increasingly restricted access on the ground, reporting is now even more difficult for journalists in Lebanon. Working conditions in the country have significantly deteriorated since the Israeli army intensified its offensive in response to missile atta more PR

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, March 27 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * 'All of us are called to be peacemakers': University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., celebrates Mass for peace * On Thursday evening (March 26), Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame, presided and preached at a Mass for peace at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The Mass was held in light of ongoing global conflicts and in the spirit of Pope Leo XIV's prayer  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 [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: * * * 350.org Japan calls for renewables, not coal power as crisis response * 350.org Japan urged the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to accelerate deployment of renewable energy as a response to the energy crisis, and cautioned on temporarily lifting restrictions on coal power. Due more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water steward more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewards more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water steward more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

CARSON CITY, Nevada, March 26 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Warns Against Illegal Price Manipulation for Gas Amid Global Market Volatility * Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following statement regarding rising gas prices and concerns about potential unlawful price manipulation at the pump: "Global tensions, including the conflict involving Iran, have impacted fuel markets, but marke more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 27 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Proposes Rules to Stop Designated Foreign Adversaries, Including China, from Owning Texas Land * Attorney General Ken Paxton has proposed a formal set of rules to implement and administer Senate Bill 17 (89(R)), which prohibits certain designated foreign entities from owning land in Texas. This proposal begins the formal rulemaking process, which includes a public more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at a press conference that the government is mobilizing a coordinated national response to protect Australia's fuel supply and economy amid global conflict and domestic weather emergencies, including Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Albanese stated that national cabinet will convene to strengthen coordination across federal, state and industry partners, emphasizing preparedness and lessons learned from COVID-era decision-m more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * CAIR Challenges Anti-Muslim Caucus Members to Visit Local Mosques After 'Modern-Day Klan Rally' on House Floor The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it has sent a letter to members of the so-called "Sharia-Free America Caucus" challenging them to visit mosques in their d more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * CAIR-Chicago Stands with Mayor Brandon Johnson in Affirming Equal Protection Against All Hate Crimes The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Chicago office (CAIR-Chicago), today expressed its strong support for Mayor Brandon Johnson's position that all hate crimes must be addressed with equal urgency and seriousness, amid ongoing public debate following the resignati more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * CAIR-LA Condemns Unlawful Detention of Iranian Client by ICE, Welcomes Filing of Habeas Petition The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the unlawful detention of its client, Aliakbar Manaie, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The organization also welcomed the filing of a writ of habeas  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom strengthens bans on insider betting by state officials, takes aim at corruption fueled by Trump What you need to know: Governor Newsom today issued an executive order strengthening prohibitions against using non-public information to profit personally, explicitly cracking down on the potential use of prediction markets by state employees in the Newsom more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stew more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by senior resident fellow Elly Rostoum: * * * Who Owns America's Tech Future? A surge of foreign investment in US tech raises tough questions about supply chain security. * US policymakers warn of "countries of concern," blacklist Chinese firms, and debate restrictions on artificial intelligence exports. Yet a far larger -- and quieter -- development is unfolding in plain sight more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 [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 28 -- Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moulton and House Armed Services Committee Democrats Demand Open Congressional Hearing on Military Action Against Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined all House Armed Services Committee Democrats, led by Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09), in demanding that the Department of Defense testify in an open hearing before Congress on the ongoing military actio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Connecticut members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water ste more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Delaware members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how District of Columbia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on March 27, 2026: * * * Statement From DNC Chair Ken Martin on One Month of Trump's War of Choice With Iran Tomorrow marks one month since Donald Trump and JD Vance launched their deadly and costly war of choice with Iran. In just one month, Trump's war has claimed the lives of at least 13 U.S. service members and injured nearly 300, while sending prices soaring for Americans back home. Americans were  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Farmers Are Worse Off and the Agricultural Economy Is Struggling Under Trump and Rollins Today, Donald Trump and his Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a "Celebration of Agriculture" event -- but for farmers, the reality of Trump's presidency has been nothing to celebrate. The agricultural economy is struggling and farmers are shouldering lost markets, rising costs, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Score Major Victory in Trump's Backyard While Trump is Jacking Up the Cost of Gas and Health Care This week, Democrats handed Donald Trump and Republicans another humiliating defeat, this time in Trump's own backyard. Democrat Emily Gregory flipped Florida's House District 87, Trump's home district, which he won by 11 points in 2024. Gregory's victory i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine, Gallego in Pressing Trump Administration About Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran * March 27, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) in a letter pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst on Dems' DHS Delays: Call Chuck Schumer * WASHINGTON - On day 41 of Democrats forcing hardworking Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents to work without pay, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) called on Democrats to join Republicans and fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Ernst shared a direct message with folks who have missed paychecks or flights because of Democra more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * First Episode of New CAIR Podcast Discusses U.S.-Israel War on Iran The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released the first episode of its new podcast, CAIR on Air, a weekly program that takes the public "beyond the courtroom and behind the headlines" of the fight to advance civil rig more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Florida members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water steward more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Andy Beshear: Don't just talk about the what. Don't just talk about your policy points. Talk about your why. People want to know you. They want to know what drives you. They want to know more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Georgia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water steward more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Hawaii members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewards more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Democratic Colleagues Criticize Trump Admin's Reckless Decision to Ease Iranian Oil Sanctions During War with Iran * Trump's decision opens up revenue streams for Iran and Russia WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with 24 Senate Democratic colleagues, criticized the Trump administration's failure to plan for economic turmoil in oil markets leading up to  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Hodne: Army's New T2COM Will 'Innovate With Urgency' * The mission of U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command is to enable the Army to defeat all adversaries by adapting to the ever-changing character of war, its commanding general said. In his keynote address March 26 at the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies, issued the following remarks on March 25, 2026, at a hearing on quality of life in the military: * * * Thank you for yielding, Judge Carter. Since we held this hearing last year, events have left me gravely concerned for the trajectory of quality of life priorities. We can't discuss the well being of the men a more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * House Armed Services Committe Democrats Call for Public Hearing on Iran War House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) led a letter Friday signed by all HASC Democrats and sent to Chairman Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) asking that a public hearing be immediately convened and the Department of Defense be br more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, issued the following news release: * * * DesJarlais: Space-Based Capabilities Are the Backbone of Modern Military Power U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, delivered the following opening remarks at a hearing on the national security space programs and activities of the Department of Defense (DoD). Rep D more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- 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 Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah L. Heinrichs to National Review: * * * The "Iran Deal" Was Never the Solution to the Regime's Nuclear Program The US-Israeli military operation is crushing Tehran and challenging the echo chamber's favorite myth. * We are a mere three weeks into Operatio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSjou) -- 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 Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah L. Heinrichs to the National Institute for Public Policy: * * * The 2025 NSS: Keep Calm and Bolster Deterrence The Trump Administration released its 2025 National Security Strategy on December 4, 2025./[1] It was unusual for a NSS in that it did n more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Commission of Jurists issued the following news: * * * ICJ Oral statement at HRC urgent debate on protection of children and schools in armed conflict * United Nations Human Rights Council 61 st Regular Session Urgent Debate Oral statement of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) in the Urgent Debate on "Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attack more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Idaho members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewardsh more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Illinois members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Indiana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water steward more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Iowa members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewardshi more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by Paul Goble, specialist on ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Caspian Sea is Dying and Current Prospects for Saving It are Poor Executive Summary: * The Caspian Sea is dying, with its water level now the lowest in the last 400 years and projected to fall by another foot every year for the rest of this century--leading to a tragedy far greater than  more PR

NEW YORK, March 28 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Discusses Continued US Restrictions on Cuba as Country Moves to Open its Economy New Cuban investment policy highlights limits of U.S. law and ongoing sanctions. Highlights * Cuba announces that nationals living abroad may invest in and own private businesses, however the U.S. trade embargo continues to restrict investment by Cuban Americans. * Former OFAC official Paner says Cuba's mov more PR

NEW YORK, March 28 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Discusses Sanctions Compliance Lessons from Reports of $1.7B in Binance Linked Cryptocurrency Transfers to Iran What sanctions compliance lessons emerge from reports of Binance linked cryptocurrency transactions involving Iran? Highlights * Jeremy Paner examines sanctions compliance risks highlighted by reports of $1.7 billion in Binance linked cryptocurrency transfers to the Iran's Isl more PR

LONDON, England, March 27 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office posted the following joint statement by the G7 foreign ministers following the G7 Foreign Ministerial Meeting in Vaux-de-Cernay, France: * * * We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met under France's G7 Presidency, at Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France from March 26 to 27, 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Gallego Lead Letter Pressing Trump Administration About Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led their colleagues in a letter pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exports and its lack of planning regarding the economic fallout of President D more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Senate Passage of Funding for TSA, CISA, Coast Guard & Other Critical Entities Within DHS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement after Senate Republicans relented and agreed to fund the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Coast Guard, and other entities within the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Kansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewards more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Deluzio Introduce Bill to Address Cost of Living Emergency in America * Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) introduced legislation to address the cost of living emergency that American families are facing as the price of basic goods and utility bills go up and become more unpredictable. The Cost of Living Emergency Act puts the focus on American  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Kentucky members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Louisiana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewa more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Maine members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewardsh more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Maryland members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Massachusetts members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water s more ST

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * MDP Statement on Mike Rogers Dismissing Skyrocketing Gas Prices Following new reporting from Punchbowl News that multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers "downplayed the impact of the Iran war on gas prices" during a recent campaign event, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Multi-millionaire Mike Rogers is constantly dismi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Mike Rogers on rising gas prices: 'We're gonna be fine' [Punchbowl News] Multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers "downplayed the impact of the Iran war on gas prices" during a recent campaign event, according to a breaking report from Punchbowl News. Speaking at an event with Oakland University College Republicans last week, Rogers dismissed Michiganders' concerns about ris more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following memorandum on March 27, 2026: * * * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Curtis Hertel, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party RE: Contentious and Costly GOP Primary for Governor Causing Chaos With Republicans gathering in Novi this weekend for the Michigan Republican Party's convention, the party's chaotic gubernatorial primary will hang over the convention hall as Republicans are staring down an increasingly expensi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Michigan members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

NEW YORK, March 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Middle East Conflict: Attacks on Civilians and Harms to Children Must End * This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 61st regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an urgent debate on "Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girl's School in MINAB, Iran, as Grave Breach of Internat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Minnesota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewa more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Mississippi members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water ste more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Missouri members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Montana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water steward more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Nebraska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Nevada members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewards more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how New Hampshire members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water s more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how New Jersey members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stew more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how New Mexico members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stew more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how New York members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sens. Slotkin, Young, Curtis on Bipartisan Bill to Stop Insider Trading by Government Officials on Prediction Markets * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and John Curtis (R-Utah) to introduce the bipartisan Public Integrity in Financial Markets Act of 2026. The bill prohibits federally elect more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * No clear endgame to U.S. operation in Iran, UChicago experts say * After four weeks of fighting in Iran, one question looms above the rest: What is the United States trying to accomplish? That was the central tension at a March 23 panel at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, where scholars and a policy leader examined a conflict that is reshaping global markets, alliances and the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * The Hidden Cost of the DHS Shutdown The airport lines are the part you can see. The part you can't is more serious. * The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been operating without appropriations since February 14th, the longest single-agency shutdown in U.S. history. The rest of the government is fu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how North Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water st more ST

OSLO, Norway, March 27 -- The Norwegian Refugee Council issued the following statement by Secretary General Jan Egeland: * * * Iran: One month of war leaves millions in extreme uncertainty Statement by Jan Egeland, the Norwegian Refugee Council's (NRC) Secretary General on one month of war in Iran: "After one month of relentless Israeli and American bombing across Iran, the civilian population is exhausted and traumatised. Millions have already fled in search of safety. Others stay in fear t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Ohio members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewardshi more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Oklahoma members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Oregon members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewards more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Engages Thousands of Constituents During Teletown Hall as Trump's Iran War and Rising Costs Rattle New Jersey Residents * NJ 6th District Congressman Says Trump's Unchecked War, Higher Utility Bills, and Republican Health Care Cuts Are Squeezing Working People WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) connected with more than 10,400 constituents during a teletown h more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Pennsylvania members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water st more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Administration Has Failed to Account for the War in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC -Nearly a month after President Trump unilaterally launched a war against Iran-without publicly making the case for war, without consulting Congress, and without articulating a clear strategy or endgame-the American public remains without answers. The Trump Administration has failed to provide the transparent, o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12629) on March 25, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter: * * * Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China Introduction The U.S. government generally has supported an open investment environment at home and abroad to promote U.S. economic growth, sustain the U.S. position as a more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, HASC Dems Call for Public Hearing on Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined all House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Democratic members in sending a letter to HASC Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) asking that a public hearing be immediately convened and the Department of Defense be broug more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * "Democrats are treating TSA officers like sacrificial lambs." Rep. Van Epps Speaks Before the House Homeland Security Committee on Democrats' DHS Shutdown * Today, Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) spoke at the House Homeland Security Committee hearing titled, "Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans." The hearing detailed how t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Cosponsors Legislation to Address Violence in the West Bank * Washington, D.C. - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta joined his Democratic colleagues in sponsoring H.R. 3045, the West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025. With this legislation, Rep. Panetta continues to reaffirm his commitment to the stability in the Middle East, security of our allies, protection of civilia more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Rhode Island members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water st more ST

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Schumer, Shaheen, Reed, Warner, And Warren Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Ease Iran Oil Sanctions * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Sena more PR

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, March 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on March 26, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio during a news conference: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to the Press SECRETARY RUBIO: I'm not going - I just did a long - I just did the cabinet meeting. So, you can draw from that. QUESTION: Oh, come on, you'll have more to say. You'll have more to say. QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, are you going to ask G7 to help with the Strait of Hormuz?  more PR

PARIS, France, March 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on March 27, 2026, during a news conference at Le Bourget Airport: * * *.. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Remarks to Press SECRETARY RUBIO: We had really good meetings. I mean, obviously it was an opportunity to talk to our allies in the G7 and outline the perspective of what we have going on with Iran. And we talked about a lot of things, but obviously the Iran operations. And we're very clear, as we've been fr more PR

PERTH, Australia, March 27 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * Skyrocketing oil and resource prices will hit WA's agricultural industry, how can it adapt? * The war in Iran has sent oil prices skyrocketing around the world, and the impacts are being felt across every major industry. In Australia, experts say the sector that will take the most substantial hit is agriculture - one of the country's largest economic drivers. Murdoch University's Associate Professor in Sust more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how South Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how South Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water st more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's call on March 26, 2026, with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed the ongoing threats posed by the Iranian regime. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.- more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's call on March 26, 2026, with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Prime Minister Masrour Barzani. The Secretary offered his condolences to the families of the Peshmerga killed in an Iranian missile attack on March 24 and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's call on March 25, 2026, with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store today to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran. The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed the efforts to maintain international pressure to confront threats posed by the Iranian reg more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Tennessee members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewa more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11934) on March 25, 2026, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt. Here are excerpts: * * * Terrorist and Other Militant Groups in Pakistan U.S. officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations and/or target for numerous armed, nonstate militant groups, some of which have existed since the 1980s. Notable terrorist and other groups operating in and/or lau more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Texas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewardsh more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The Iran Conflict Is Hitting Europeans Hard * Key Takeaways 1 Europe was already suffering from high energy prices before the Iran conflict, as climate policies and other factors lifted prices there much higher than those in Asia and the United States. 2 Higher rates of renewable energy adoption in Europe have not reduced electricity prices, but have instead led to the offsho more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The Terms for Ending the Iran Conflict * Key Takeaways 1 The United States and Iran have exchanged demands for an end to hostilities in the region as the continued effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacts energy and commodity prices. 2 The sides appear far apart, with the United States demanding the Strait reopening and an end to Iran's nuclear program, while Iran is more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Tillis Delivers Straight Talk on Iran and the Government Shutdown * "If any of y'all believe that Republicans are winning the shutdown argument, lay down until the feeling goes away." WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Thom Tillis (R-NC) appeared before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday afternoon, delivering straight talk not only about the war with Iran and America's commitment to o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 [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. 3 Iran  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on March 26, 2026. The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Japan Relations Overview Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. S more PR

NEW YORK, March 27 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release: * * * UANI Applauds Strike on IRGC's Navy Commander United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI)'s CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement on the Israeli strike which killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)'s Navy. "UANI applauds the strike on the IRGC's Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri, whom the U.S. government sanctioned as a Specially Designated  more PR

LONDON, England, March 27 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * UK commits PS100 million air defence package for Ukraine to protect cities and critical infrastructure * * New funding brings the total in air defence commitments made over the last two months by the UK to protect Ukraine to PS600 million. * Follows the Prime Minister's announcement that British military will be able to board shadow fleet vessels in UK waters - stepping up pressure on Putin.  more PR

LONDON, England, March 27 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release: * * * UK commits PS100 million air defence package for Ukraine to protect cities and critical infrastructure * * New funding brings the total in air defence commitments made over the last two months by the UK to protect Ukraine to PS600 million. * Follows the Prime Minister's announcement that British military will be able to board shadow fleet vessels in UK waters - stepping up pressure o more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, March 27 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for March 20-27, 2026: * Entrepreneurship took top billing this week with stories on Dayton 24/7 Now about the fifth anniversary of The Hub Powered by PNC Bank and the winner of the Flyer Pitch competition. Theologian Vince Miller contributed a piece to Commonweal. The Hub celebrates five years of moving Dayton forward through entrepreneurship (https://dayton247now.com/news/local/the-hub-celebrates more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 28 (TNSrep) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Sentiment falls amid Iran conflict, soaring gas prices Consumer sentiment fell 6% this month for its lowest reading since December 2025, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. These declines were seen across age and political party. Consumers with middle and higher incomes and stock wealth, who are buffeted both by escalating gas prices and volatile financial markets,  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, March 27 -- The University of Technology Sydney issued the following commentary by Alena Radina, postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Media Transition: * * * At the intersection It has been a busy fortnight for anyone watching the intersection of media, tech, and regulation. In the US, three major cases have put intensified pressure on platform accountability: a Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction case centred on pla more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Utah members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewardshi more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Vermont members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water steward more ST

ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at the Funeral Service of Major Sorffly Davius * Earlier today, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the funeral service of Major Sorffly Davius who died March 6, 2026, while serving with the 42nd Infantry Division at Camp Buehring, Kuwait VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewar more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Welcomes Court Pausing Hegseth's Designation of Anthropic as a Supply Chain Risk * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in Anthropic's lawsuit against the Trump administration: "The preliminary injunction barring the improper designatio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Washington members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stew more ST

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 27 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington sues online betting platform Kalshi for illegal gambling * Attorney General Nick Brown filed a lawsuit today against Kalshi, a company that violates state law by operating and advertising an online platform where users can bet on sports, elections, and other events. Kalshi even allows consumers to bet on the total number of "measles cases this year," "what will wi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how West Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water s more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Wisconsin members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water stewa more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Here's a look at how Wyoming members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: WATER QUALITY: The House has passed the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422), sponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., to reauthorize through fiscal 2031, and modify, six water quality programs at the Environmental Protection Agency, including the Great Lakes and the Columbia River watershed. Stauber said the bill took "a common sense approach to water steward more ST

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