WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Didn't Immediately Answer Questions" - Brian Fitzpatrick Continues to Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge on His Support for Cost-Spiking Iran War * Fitzpatrick supports taxpayers funding Trump's war in Iran, but won't answer questions as prices skyrocket Vulnerable Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has rubber-stamped Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran that is spiking co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home" [New York Times] * Vulnerable House Republicans' closing midterm message: Guns Not Butter House Republicans are recklessly plotting to crush hardworking families to fund Trump's war of choice in Iran. The New York Times reports, "Trump has eyed a series of potentially unpopular and divisive domestic spending cu more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 8 [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: * * * 'Fossilflation' likely despite ceasefire, governments must act now * 350.org welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran as a first step, but raises concerns over its fragility and limited scope, which leaves the risk of persistently high fossil fuel  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * 200+ Human Rights Groups Call on Military to Refuse Lawful Orders After Trump's Genocidal Iran Threat * Defending Rights & Dissent joins a coalition of over 200 human rights and humanitarian groups, led by Amnesty International and joined by Oxfam America, Human Rights Watch, and Refugees International, in cosigning an open letter condemning President Trump's genocidal threats this morn more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release: * * * ADC Demands Immediate Action from the United States as Israel Escalates its U.S.-backed Genocidal Assault on Lebanon * In just 24 hours, Israel's genocidal regime, backed and armed by the U.S. government, has launched a relentless bombardment on Lebanon, an assault amounting to outright genocide, while world leaders, including those in Washington, stand by  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Alaska Is Building a Natural Gas Pipeline and LNG Projects * Key Takeaways 1/ Prospects for bringing Alaska's enormous natural gas resources to market are gaining traction as the conflict with Iran has led to cuts to LNG shipments from the Middle East. 2/ The State of Alaska, through the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, has been working on an 810-mile, $44 billion pipel more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Trump's Threats to Iran * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued a statement following President Trump's Truth Social post threatening Iran: "Today, President Trump issued an ultimatum that 'Iran's whole civilization will die tonight' unless the regime complies with his demands to reopen the Strait of  more PR

LONDON, England, April 9 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Recruitment Challenging As New Employment Law Lands Nearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The research, published as the first elements of the Employment Rights Act come into effect, shows just 29% of businesses reporting no recruitment problems. The BCC's Quarterly Re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Joins 200+ Groups and Experts to Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Call for Accountability The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, has joined more than 200 organizations and experts to call for an end to President Trump's threats of war crimes against Iran and call for accountability from more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * CAIR Says U.S. Must Not Allow Israel to Continue Its Slaughter in Lebanon or Derail Ceasefire Muslim civil rights group also condemns Israel's murder of Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said the U.S. government must not allow Israel to continue its  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * CAIR Welcomes Rep. Hakeem Jeffries' Call to Reconvene Congress, Vote on a War Powers Resolution The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed renewed calls by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging Congress to immediately reconvene and vote on a War Powers Resolution to end the ongoin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Release Statement Ahead of President Trump's Meeting With NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers, R-Ala., Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement ahead of the April 8  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Alabama, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on April 7, 2026: * * * Chairmen of Senate and House Armed Services Committees Release Statement Ahead of President Trump's Meeting With NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * Community Bankers Remain Positive about Their Future Despite Concerns While community bankers remain optimistic about the future, their outlook on the impact of monetary policies and regulation is waning, according to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors' (CSBS) most recent quarterly poll. The first quarter Community Banker Sentiment Index (CBSI) slipped one point to 131 from last q more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The World Bank issued the following news release: * * * Conflict Hits MENAAP Economies, Underscoring Need for Action to Boost Resilience, Create Jobs * WASHINGTON, Apr. 8, 2026 -The latest conflict in the Middle East has taken a serious and immediate economic toll on countries in the surrounding region. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and destruction of energy and public infrastructure have disrupted markets, increased financial volatility, and weakened the 2026 gr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Calls on Cabinet to Remove Trump from Office * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office in a letter to the 16 members of Donald Trump's cabinet. The letter cited Trump's recent threat to wipe out the entire Iranian civilization, as well as numerous other instances of unhing more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Statement on Temporary Ceasefire with Iran, Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz * ***Click here for audio. BISMARCK, N.D. -After weeks of U.S. pressure and diplomatic efforts led by President Trump, the Iranian regime has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and will reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Senator Kevin Cracrmer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, issue more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by Daniel Byman, director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program: * * * The Fragile U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: Issues to Watch After over a month of fighting, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The ceasefire is fragile, and many of the key factors that will determine its durability are unclear. Below are six issues to watch as negotiat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on April 8, 2026, involving Clayton Seigle, senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program and James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics: * * * What's Next for Oil Markets After the Ceasefire Agreement? The ceasefire announced by President Trump on April 7 implicitly acknowledges Iran's newfound control over Gulf energy flows--a strategic challenge  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13197) on April 7, 2026, by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist: * * * Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA; P.L. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Dear Colleague on Permanently Ending Donald Trump's Reckless War of Choice * Dear Colleague: I write to update you on the urgent need to permanently end Donald Trump's reckless war of choice with Iran. Our brave men and women in uniform have been put into harm's way in the Middle East without justification. More than a dozen have been killed and hundreds seriously  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Dear Colleague on Permanently Ending Donald Trump's Reckless War of Choice * Dear Colleague: I write to update you on the urgent need to permanently end Donald Trump's reckless war of choice with Iran. Our brave men and women in uniform have been put into harm's way in the Middle East without justification. More than a dozen have been killed and hundreds seriously injured. Gas prices are sk more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement Regarding Trump's "Ceasefire" with Iran * April 08, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after Donald Trump announced a "ceasefire" with Iran: "Before Donald Trump launched his illegal, unjustified and costly war, the Strait of Hormuz was open and violence free, gas was $1 cheaper and thousands mor more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released the following testimony by Brittany Madni, executive vice president of the Economic Policy Innovation Center, from a March 25, 2026, hearing on legislation to improve U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs fiscal position: * * * Chairwoman Kiggans, Ranking Member Ramirez, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to testify today. I am here today as an expert witness on the f more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 9 (TNSrpt) -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by Chief Executive and Chief Economist Fabian Zuleeg: * * * Europe's place in the global permacrisis The phenomenon of permacrisis is now observable internationally, having been manifest in Europe for almost two decades. Europe's prolonged exposure to it offers a series of warnings and a vantage point for understanding how sustained instability reshapes political and economic sy more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire * According to U.S. President Donald J. Trump, the United States of America has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The two sides will work out a 10-point proposal and allow for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Presiden more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on April 8, 2026: * * * House Armed Services Committee Democrats' Priorities House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement outlining HASC Democrats' priorities for the year ahead: "We face many national security challenges. As we look to this year and beyond, Congress must play a critical role i more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement on the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran: "I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and I'm relieved that U.S more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement Condemning Trump's Remarks on the Iran War * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's posts on Truth Social and his remarks during a press conference on the war in Iran: "This morning's remarks from the President of the United States shows how dangerous his judgement and state of mind rea more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by Daniel Kochis, senior fellow in the Center on Europe and Eurasia, to 19FortyFive, an on-line public policy publication: * * * For Putin, the Iran War Is About Ukraine-Bleeding America, Splitting NATO, and Keeping Tehran's Regime Alive All Serve One Purpose In aiding Iranian strikes, Russia reverts to an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSxrep) -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by nonresident senior fellow Can Kasapoglu: * * * Ukraine Military Situation Report Executive Summary * Battlefield assessment: The Russian military pressed hard for Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka, while long-range strikes continued to shape a conflict that for years has been defined by a static ba more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Democrats Notch Major Victories as Voters Reject Trump's Toxic Economic Agenda and War of Choice in Iran From Congress to school boards, Democrats have been overperforming and winning at record rates since Trump retook office, and last night's elections were no exception. Once again, Democratic enthusiasm swept across the country as Democrats defeated their right-wing oppo more PR

LONDON, England, April 2 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following news release: * * * Business confidence recovery thwarted by Iran war Business confidence in the UK has fallen sharply since the outbreak of the Iran war amid mounting concerns over sales performance, inflation and energy costs, a survey of 1,000 business leaders published today has found. Having been on course to move into positive territory for the first time since Q4 2024, average  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Interior Appropriations Subcommittee Ranking Member Merkley: Cuts in Trump's Budget Request to Leave Lasting Scars on Public Lands, Tribes, and Human Health * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Interior-Environment Subcommittee on the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the release of President Trump's budget request for Fisc more PR

LONDON, England, April 9 -- The International Chamber of Shipping issued the following statement on the conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran: * * * Responding to the news about a conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran, ICS Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos has issued the following statement: "We welcome the conditional ceasefire between the United States and Iran and hope this signals a beginning of a return to stability in the region. "This news will more PR

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC welcomes Iran war ceasefire but warns Lebanon cannot be left out with civilians still at risk * New York, NY, April 8, 2026 - The International Rescue Committee (IRC) welcomes the announcement of a two week ceasefire, as well as the reopening of the Hormuz Strait. This follows weeks of devastating violence that has displaced millions and killed thousands across Iran, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- JAG INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, Jonesville, Michigan, won a federal contract award for $509,913 from the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard, Norfolk, Virginia, for ship building and repairing. Contract Award Number: 70Z08526CIBCT0015; ueiSAM: KJSAXVVXK1E1; NAICS Code: 336611; Product Service Code (PSC): J998; Solicitation Number: 70Z08526CIBCT0015; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) more CTR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, April 8 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Jim Guth quoted in Reuters about religious rhetoric surrounding the war in Iran * As tensions rise in the Middle East, so too is the religious rhetoric surrounding the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. In church communities across the nation and even in the White House, the war is increasingly being framed as a battle between good and evil, with frequent invocations of God. Furman University's Jim Guth ex more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * DATA: Since Iran War Began, New England Families Have Paid $200+ More to Heat Their Homes New Report Also Includes State-by-State Breakdown of Increased Heating Oil Costs in New England One Month into Trump's War * New data from the Joint Economic Committee - Minority show that families in New England are paying at le more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Statement on US-Iran Ceasefire * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on the US-Iran ceasefire : "In 12 hours Trump went from threatening to wipe out 90 million Iranians to capitulating to all of Iran's demands. That willingness to commit unspeakable atrocities is not a "negotiating tactic," it demonstrates Trump's s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Calls on Vice President Vance and Cabinet to Invoke the 25th Amendment * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) sent a letter to Vice President Vance and Cabinet members calling on them to invoke the 25 th Amendment following Trump's threats against Iran. "President Trump has made it clear that he views the Constitution as a suggestion, but all elected officials and Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE NEED A PERMANENT END TO DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS WAR OF CHOICE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Special Coverage with Anderson Cooper, where he emphasized that Democrats demand that Republicans in Congress bring the House back into session and pass a War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's war in Iran per more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE NEED A PERMANENT END TO DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS WAR OF CHOICE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's Special Coverage with Anderson Cooper, where he emphasized that Democrats demand that Republicans in Congress bring the House back into session and pass a War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's war in Iran permanently. ANDERSON COOPE more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, April 9 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Government Intervention in the Supply Chain Concerns Experts Cybersecurity and Data Risk remains high in Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index * The results of the Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index for the 2nd quarter of 2026 indicate a broad-based decrease in overall risk, with nine of ten risk categories declining. However, many respondents completed the survey prior to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: One Year of President Trump's Tariffs Have Driven Up Costs and Made Life More Expensive for New Mexicans * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of President Trump's sweeping tariffs that have hurt hardworking New Mexicans and Americans across the country: "One year a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Statement on Rutte, Trump Meeting * LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement prior to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's meeting with President Trump: "The President's meeting with NATO Secretary General Rutte comes at a consequential moment in America's alliance relationships. Clos more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Mercy Corps posted the following news release: * * * Partial Ceasefire Leaves Lebanon Behind as Humanitarian Risks Surge * Mercy Corps welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in parts of the Middle East as a critical step to prevent continued escalation of violence. For communities enduring months of conflict, this pause offers an extremely fragile window to deliver urgently needed assistance. However, this ceasefire remains incomple more PR

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * More than 200 Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Call for Accountability * We the undersigned human rights, humanitarian, civil liberties, faith-based and environmental organizations, think tanks and experts are deeply alarmed by President Trump's threat regarding Iran that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if his demands are not met. Such langu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Mrvan Statement on Iran * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement on Iran. "The President's unilateral actions in Iran are wrong, and his dangerous rhetoric is making a bad situation worse. While I recognize the Administration's announcement of a ceasefire, the fact remains that there was no imminent threat, no clear objectives, no end in sight, and our servicem more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Import Cargo Volumes Face Headwinds From Tariffs and Increasing Fuel Prices Import volume at major U.S. container ports is not being significantly affected by the conflict in Iran but ocean carriers are seeing a related increase in fuel costs that could eventually affect retailers and their customers, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Newsletter: MOULTON MINUTES - March Edition * Dear Friends, With March in our rearview mirror, I want to share some of what my team and I have been working on. We've been hard at work, both in the district and in Washington, to deliver for you all. I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of those things for you here. Whereabouts in Washington In Congress, I've been focused on tacklin more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Peace talks only successful if ceasefire encompasses the region as Israel launches deadliest strikes yet on Lebanon -- Oxfam * Reacting to news today of a two-week ceasefire between US/Israel and Iran, Oxfam International Executive Director Amitabh Behar said: "We share in the widespread relief that the world has avoided the atrocities President Trump threatened yesterday and th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on April 8, 2026, by Cullen S. Hendrix: * * * The US-Iran ceasefire is better than a wider war. That doesn't make it a US victory The US-Iran ceasefire announced late on April 7 is being celebrated in Washington as a victory, and the relief at avoiding wider catastrophe is genuine. But declarations of victory deserve close scrutiny, and the right question isn't whether the ceasefire is be more PR

NEW YORK, April 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Questions and Answers: US, Israel, Iran, and the Laws of War * * What international law governs the armed conflict? * What are the basic principles of the laws of war? * What are lawful targets of military attack? * What kinds of military attacks are prohibited? * Does international human rights law apply during armed conflict? * Are statements by government officials seemingly  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump's Deranged Threats on Iran * April 7, 2026 (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on Donald Trump's heinous - and sociopathic - threats against Iran: "Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iran are completely deranged. They show the world that our count more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on April 7, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump's Deranged Threats on Iran Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on Donald Trump's heinous - and sociopathic - threats against Iran: "Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iran are completely derang more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Shaheen, Coons, Schumer, Reed, Schatz Condemn President Trump's Threat Against Iranian Civilization * (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense, Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader, Jack Ree more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Statement on Two-Week Iran Ceasefire * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement of a two-week ceasefire with Iran: "I welcome this ceasefire, but President Trump should not have started this war in the first place. After weeks of escalating vio more PR

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Refugees Challenge Discriminatory Preference for White Afrikaners IRAP Amends Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Dismantling of USRAP * (Seattle, WA) - Last night, refugees, their family members, and resettlement organizations moved to file an amended complaint in the Western District of Washington in the class action lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's disman more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ansari Statement On Temporary U.S.-Iran Ceasefire * PHOENIX - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement on the temporary U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: "I am momentarily relieved for the 90 million Iranians who just spent the worst 24 hours of their lives thinking they were about to face nothing short of a nuclear catastrophe-not the regime, but innocent civilian more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Statement on Hazy Trump Ceasefire Deal and Renewed Calls for Impeachment * DURHAM, NC (April 8, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after President Trump said " a whole civilization will die tonight " before agreeing to a ceasefire on Tuesday. "Though I am relieved that no U.S. strikes were launched in the wake of the Presiden more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Trump's Statement to 'Kill A Whole Civilization' * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's unhinged and dangerous threat to wipe out Iran: "The President is unhinged and completely out of control. Trump's Easter evening threat t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Liccardo Comment on Cease-Fire with Iran, 25th Amendment * SAN JOSE, CA -Upon today's news that the U.S. and Iran have reached a two-week cease-fire, Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) said, "Didn't have it on my bingo card that Pakistan would persuade an American president to stand down from threats to commit war crimes. Dismissing this pause in fighting as another episode of "TACO Trump" doe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson Urges Permanent End to War in Iran as Ceasefire Falls Short * MIAMI GARDENS, FL -Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement in response to ongoing developments following President Donald Trump's temporary two-week ceasefire with Iran. "After weeks of reckless escalation, billions of dollars spent, and lives lost, the President is now trying to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Adams Condemns Trump's Threats in the Iran War * WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) released a statement condemning President Donald Trump's words and actions regarding the war in Iran. "President Donald Trump continues to engage our country in reckless wars, putting the lives of our military in harm's way without an objective or even a clear exit str more PR

PETERBOROUGH, England, April 9 -- The Road Haulage Association issued the following statement: * * * RHA welcomes Iran-US ceasefire, but warns of continued fuel pressure on operators We welcome the ceasefire and hope this will help stabilise markets. However, prices remain significantly high and the pressure on operators in our industry continues. Our asks are clear: -Introduce an Essential User Rebate for HGV, coach and van operators -Scrap the planned fuel duty increase in September -St more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, April 9 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Ceasefire is a first step, but children in Lebanon still under fire JORDAN - Reports that the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire will be a welcome relief for families in the region, who have suffered five weeks of bombing, displacement and t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Air Force Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Iran has been a threat to the United States and the free world for 47 years, chants of death to America, targeting our people, killing Americans, lying and blackmailing their way toward a nuclear weapon, so they thought. No longer. Not on our watch. Other presid more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on April 8, 2026: * * * Senator Coons statement on Anthropic's launch of Project Glasswing WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to Anthropic's launch of Project Glasswing - a coalition of America's leading technology companies working together to deploy cutting-edge AI models to find and fix dangerous security flaws in the software that underpi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hoeven Statement on Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran * BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire: "We appreciate that President Trump and his negotiating team have secured this temporary ceasefire with the Iranian regime. This is an important step toward ending the conflict, but we need to remain vigilan more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Iran * Diplomacy must always be the objective. The reported temporary ceasefire agreement is a constructive step toward that end, and we will continue to monitor developments closely. Any measure that protects American lives and creates space for serious peace negotiations is the right course, even as caution remains warranted. Iran has been the world's leading state sponsor more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on President Trump's Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran * MINNEAPOLIS, MN - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after President Trump posted on Truth Social threatening "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran's leadership doesn't strike a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz: "America's moral leadership and rule of law  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on President Trump's Ceasefire in Iran * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement after President Trump announced that the United States, Israel, and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. "I'm incredibly relieved at the news of a ceasefire. I'm relieved that the President did not follow through on his unhinge more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Calls on Thune to Bring Senate Back, Vote to Stop Trump's War in Iran Amid Trump Threats to End the "Whole Civilization" * Warren: "This is Deranged...Congress Must Pull the Emergency Brake Now" Link to Video Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released a new video condemning President Trump's threat to wipe out the "whole civilization" of Iran" and called more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Brings 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session to Grand Isle County * SOUTH HERO, VT - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session at the Worthen Library in South Hero. The Senator joined local leaders and community members to discuss making Vermont communities more affordable, climate resilient and healthier. He also disc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins CNN to Discuss Iran and Trump's Reckless Threats * BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined CNN's Jim Sciutto on Tuesday, April 7 to talk about President Trump's reckless threats against Iranian civilians. While speaking with CNN, President Trump announced a temporary ceasefire. Watch more here: *** Original text here: https://www.welch.senate.gov/welch-joins-cnn-to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Community Members for 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Lamoille County * JOHNSON, VT - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session at Jenna's House in Johnson. Senator Welch joined local leaders and community members in Lamoille County to discuss important issues to Vermonters, including high health care an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The White House issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * Peace Through Strength: Operation Epic Fury Crushes Iranian Threat as Ceasefire Takes Hold President Donald J. Trump laid out clear objectives in Operation Epic Fury -- and in just 38 days, the greatest fighting force the world has ever known has met those objectives with overwhelming strength and lethal precision. Iran has now agreed to a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump Administ more PR