WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * The World Is Safer When America Leads By Mike Pompeo, Senior Counsel for Global Affairs Less than four weeks into the joint U.S.-Israeli operation to disarm Iran, there is no shortage of caviling from opponents of military action. But the carping isn't just coming from across the aisle: Some of the most vociferous criticism is coming from within President Trump's most vigorous supporters in the M more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Presses Trump on Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined a group of her colleagues in 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 Donald Trump's war of choice a more PR

LONDON, England, March 28 -- British Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders delivered a statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, during a debate regarding aerial attacks on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' School in Minab, Iran. Sanders expressed that the United Kingdom is appalled by reports of civilian deaths and emphasized that innocent people should never be caught in the crossfire of international armed conflicts. While acknowledging the tragedy in Minab,  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following testimony by James A. Lewis, distinguished fellow of the Center for European Policy Analysis, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Leadership at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027: Strategy and Challenges Ahead of Shanghai?": * * * I thank the Subcommittee for the opportunity to testify. My testimony will discuss four issues: the politic more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 [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 increas more PR

DOVER, Delaware, March 28 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Court rules with State, clears way for offshore wind substation critical to Delaware's energy future Delaware ratepayers won a significant victory Wednesday as the Court of Chancery upheld the General Assembly's authority to ensure construction of a critical electrical substation needed to bring offshore wind power to Delaware ratepayers. "Delawareans are paying m more PR

LONDON, England, March 28 -- London Business School posted the following news: * * * Energy shock exposes Europe's vulnerability as oil prices surge * Rising tensions in the Middle East are triggering a sharp divergence in global oil prices, with significant consequences for Europe's energy security and economic outlook, according to London Business School's Dr Linda Yueh. Speaking on SiriusXM's Business Briefing, Yueh highlighted the growing gap between US benchmark West Texas Intermediat more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release: * * * Federal jury convicts dual Lebanese-Syrian national for his role in a narco-terrorism conspiracy A federal jury convicted a dual Lebanese-Syrian national today on charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy and conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization after a five day trial. According to court records and eviden more PR

LONDON, England, March 28 (TNSxrep) -- Greenpeace UK issued the following news release: * * * Top North Sea drillers see pound sterling73bn share price bonanza from Iran war Greenpeace urges ministers to "tax every penny" of Big Oil's war windfall * The five largest North Sea oil and gas companies have received a staggering pound sterling73 billion boost to the value of their shares in the month since the first US-Israeli attacks on Iran, new analysis by Greenpeace UK shows. The sharp ri more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, by Anna J. Davis, fellow of Eurasia Studies and contributing editor of Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russia Concerned About Upcoming NPT Review Executive Summary * Russia is preparing for the 2026 NPT Review Conference by warning against "politicized" agendas that could challenge its nuclear posture and constrain its freedom of action. * The Kremlin is appearing concerned about new cooperatio more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Eroding Shield: Air Defenses Against Iran - A report from Jewish Institute for National Security of America - March 2026 (23 pages) * * * The Jewish Institute for National Security of America issued a report analyzing the performance and emerging vulnerabilities of U.S., Israeli, and Arab air defense systems during the ongoing conflict with Iran. The report highlights that while interception rates have remained high due to coordinated regional defenses and more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on No Kings Day in America * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on No Kings Day in the United States of America. In Washington, House Republicans kept Congress in session to pass a bill approving more funding for ICE and reject a Democratic plan to fund TSA, the Coast Guard, and FEMA that was unanimously approved by the Se more PR

NEW YORK, March 24 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Margaret Tahyar discusses bank M&A with TheStreet Davis Polk partner and Financial Institutions practice co-head Margaret Tahyar was quoted in TheStreet discussing bank merger activity. The piece noted that there is a favorable regulatory environment for bank M&A. Margaret said, "During the Biden administration, it could take as long as 17 months to get regulatory approval. Now, it's down to three to more PR

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following testimony by Michael Calabrese, director of the Wireless Future Program and senior advisor on technology and democracy at New America, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Leadership at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027: Strategy and Challenges Ahead of Shanghai?": * * * Good morning Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and members o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Join Kaine, Gallego and Colleagues to Press Trump Administration about Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in pressing the Trump administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil expo more PR

OSLO, Norway, March 28 -- The Norwegian Refugee Council issued the following statement by Secretary General Jan Egeland on one month of war in Iran: * * * Iran: One month of war leaves millions in extreme uncertainty "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 that displacement will be even more dangerous as nowhere seems to be safe. Across the more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * One month of war in the Middle East: Conflict continues to push millions into deeper crisis * March 28, 2026 -One month since the escalation began, the impact of the conflict is intensifying in the Middle East and beyond. "Across the region, families who were already struggling to rebuild their lives are once again being forced t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Joins Colleagues in Pressing Trump Admin on Decision to Ease Russian & Iranian Oil Sanctions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and their colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil exp more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 3/20/2026-3/27/2026 * Condemning DHS Policies Brutalizing Children [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, held a bicameral public forum to re more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 [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  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 [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 I more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 [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

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark: "Republicans Refuse To Take Yes for an Answer" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) to denounce House Republicans' refusal to fund TSA, FEMA, CISA, and the Coast Guard. Below are excerpts of her remarks: On House Republicans' DHS Shutdown: "There's n more PR