LOUGHBOROUGH, England, April 16 -- Loughborough University issued the following news release: * * * 'I'm not a politician': why the clash with Pope Leo could prove dangerous for Donald Trump * This is not the classic kind of confrontation that Trump has often had with foreign heads of state and government in the past, such as in recent months with the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, whose refusal to fully back the US and Israel in their war against Iran attracted Trump's ire. Rather, it is  more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, April 16 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * This Tax Day, Wisconsinites Are Paying the Tom Tiffany Tax While we pay higher costs because of the Tiffany tax, ironically he has a history of not paying any himself * MADISON, Wis. -- Amid the annual April 15 deadline to file income taxes, known to many as Tax Day, there's another tax Wisconsinites are paying this year: the Ti more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Airbus Space Likely Provided Satellite Imagery of U.S. Military Assets to China Before Operation Epic Fury Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar has sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth concerning the operations of Airbus Space due to its role in likely provi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices And A Cost-Of-Living Crisis, Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Legislation To End War With Iran * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand passage of her War Powers Resolution to end President Trump's reckless war with Iran. "New Yorkers want lower costs, not forever wars," said Senator Gillibrand. "President Trump's r more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 15 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Animal and human waste could slash synthetic fertilizer use in US By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle Nutrients recovered from animal and human waste could drastically reduce synthetic fertilizer use in the U.S., according to a new Cornell study that takes into account real-world implementation challenges like processing and transport. In the study, published Apri more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As Energy Prices Soar, Senator Markey Introduces New Bill to Stop Trump's Abuse of Energy Emergency Authority that Forces Families to Pay Millions in Higher Electric Bills * Trump administration forces old fossil fuel power plants to stay online without real emergency need, while ratepayers foot the bill Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Washington (April 16, 2026) - Senator Edward J. more PR

LONDON, England, April 16 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * Attacks on international shipping in the Gulf have been deeply damaging for the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly * The United Kingdom was grateful to Bahrain for its leadership in bringing forward this draft resolution, and for its constructive, good-faith efforts to build consensus across the Council on an issue of critical importance to international peace an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Continues Fight to Stop Trump's Wars with Two Disapproval Votes * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after voting for two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval to restrict certain arms sales to Israel. Bennet has consistently opposed President Trump's reckless military interventions, votin more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 17 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Symposium investigates the history and global reach of the Baha'i Faith Eight scholars from around the country came to Binghamton to present research on the religion's history By Jennifer Micale New York state and the Baha'i religion are woven together. The first knot of that tapestry was tied in 1848, a momentous year, said Binghamton University Professor of Middle East Studies Omid Ghaemmaghami. That more PR

NEW YORK, April 17 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on April 16, 2026: * * * Bloomberg Unveils ASKB Roadmap for Clients to Augment their Investment Process with Agentic AI Enterprise-grade integrations and ASKB Workflows automation bridge the gap between Bloomberg's interconnected data and a firm's proprietary knowledge * Bloomberg today announced a roadmap of new capabilities for ASKB, its powerful new conversational AI interface, now in beta, that redefines how financial professiona more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Statement on Joint Resolution of Disapproval Votes * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released the following statement following votes on two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD) to block the transfer of arms to Israel: "Our President's purposeless war in Iran is a growing disaster: costing thousands of lives, tens of billions of dollars, and triggering  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: "With no congressional approval or strategy for success, Trump has led America into a reckless, dangerous quagmire in Iran that continues to spiral out of control. I am using every tool available to  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 16 [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: * * * Brazilian Petrobras posts US$ 22 billion in profit while energy weighs heavier on the poorest During Petrobras's Annual General Meeting this Thursday (16/4), a group of civil society organizations protested outside the company's building in Rio de Janeiro, calling for a just energy transitio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Vasquez Releases New Report Illustrating How Administration's War in Iran, Tariffs, and Tax Law are Spiking Energy Prices for New Mexico Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On April 16, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released a new report detailing how much energy prices have spiked since the Administration took control in January 2025. "This year, since the Administrati more PR

LONDON, England, April 17 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Exports Remain Flat As Economy Grows Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "February was a weak month for UK exports, even before the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. The one high point was increased goods sales to the US, but this was offset by falls in goods exports more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Votes to End Trump's War with Iran * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted for a War Powers Resolution to end Trump's War with Iran. This is Congresswoman Brown's second vote to end the war, following an earlier vote in March. In January, Brown also voted against funding Trump's Department of War, citing Trump's military escalations. Congresswoman Brown releases th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Builder Sentiment Posts Notable Decline on Economic Uncertainty Economic uncertainty coupled with rising building material costs and interest rates resulted in a sharp decline in builder sentiment in April as the housing market enters into the heart of the spring buying season. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes fell four points to 34 in April, accordin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Caine Praises Sailors, Marines Enforcing Iran Blockade * During a press conference at the Pentagon today, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanked the sailors and Marines on board vessels in the Persian Gulf enforcing the blockade of ships that sail from Iranian ports. While all of the Navy ships are critical to this effort, he singled out the destroyers as a prime example.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * CAIR Says House Vote Falling One Vote Short of Ending Iran War Shows Congress Closing in on Reasserting War Powers The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said a narrowly-failed House vote to end U.S. involvement in the war on Iran demonstrates that Congress is on the verge of reassertin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-FL Calls for Resignation of County Commissioner for Anti-Muslim 'Towel Head' Slur The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL), the state's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is calling for the resignation of a Putnam County commissioner who used anti-Muslim "towel head" slur during a public meeting on Tuesday. Commissioner Walton P more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NJ Welcomes Senators Booker and Kim's 'Yes' Votes to Block $660 Million in Arms Sales to Israel The New Jersey Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, welcomes Senator Booker and Kim 'Yes' votes on S.J. Res. 32 and 138 to block $660 million dollars in arms sales to Israel. Previously, Senato more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Statement on Iran War Powers Vote * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below following the War Powers Resolution vote in the U.S House of Representatives. "Trump's reckless and illegal war in Iran needs to be stopped. Just over a week ago, he threatened to eliminate a 'whole civilization'. These are heinous words for a President to say and is another c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by reporter Eanna Mackey: * * * Ireland in Crisis: A Warning to Europe What began as local protests over surging fuel prices rapidly escalated into a defining nationwide crisis. Europe beware. * Ireland's crisis came as a bolt from the blue. On April 7, a protest by farmers and haulers over rising fuel prices quickly escalated into nationwide blockades. Discussion naturally eno more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing on the Department of Energy's fiscal 2027 budget: * * * "Welcome to today's hearing on the Department of Energy's Fiscal Year 2027 budget and welcome back, Secretary Chris Wright, to the Energy Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee. "Almost 14 months ago, you inherited a department that was not serv more PR

LONDON, England, April 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Civil Society Media, an independent media company that says it is dedicated to supporting the charity sector, posted the following news: * * * Charity leaders attend No 10 roundtable to discuss impact of US-Iran war on sector * Voluntary sector leaders have attended a government roundtable in Whitehall to discuss the impact of the US-Iran war on charities and the communities they serve. Yesterday, eight representatives from infrastructure b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes To Require President To Follow Constitution * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted for H.Con.Res.40, a resolution to direct President Trump to terminate the use of the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress explicitly makes a declaration of war or authorizes use of military force against Iran. "The United States  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes Against Trump's Unconstitutional War in Iran for Second Time * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after voting for House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks' (NY-05) War Powers Resolution opposing Trump's unconstitutional war in Iran. This is Congresswoman Rivas's second time voting for a War Powers Res more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Votes for War Powers Resolution, Condemns Trump's Illegal War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) voted for H. Con. Res. 40, a War Powers Resolution that would direct President Trump to remove United States Armed Forces from Iran and end all hostilities. The vote failed to pass the House of Representatives by 213 to 214. Congresswoman  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES TO REMOVE U.S. FORCES FROM IRAN WAR * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement after he voted YES on H.Con.Res.40 to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran that have not been authorized by Congress: " Congress is the branch of government with the sole power to declare war. " We are at war in Iran. Yet, the Presiden more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow: Failure to End War of Choice in Iran is a "Disgrace" * WASHINGTON -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans voted down a War Powers Resolution, failing to end Donald Trump's war of choice with Iran: "Failing more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: If We Were Playing Poker, the Iranians Have No Cards and America Has Them All * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war and energy prices. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the success of the U.S. military: I'm cheering for the good guys. It's remarkable what the U.S. military  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations released the following testimony by Marine Corps Lt. Gen. James H. Adams III, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, from an April 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Defense Intelligence Enterprise - Challenges, Priorities, and Resourcing for Fiscal Year 2027": * * * Chairperson Jackson, Ranking Member Crow, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to provide the Defense Intell more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on Second Iran War Powers Resolution Vote * WATCH: DeLauro Video on Second War Powers Vote WASHINGTON -Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement following her vote in favor of a second War Powers Resolution which directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran: "For over more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on April 15, 2026: * * * BREAKING: Senate Republicans Sign Permission Slip for Trump's Deadly, Costly War in Iran Today, after Senate Republicans blocked a War Powers Resolution that would have put an end to Donald Trump's reckless war of choice in Iran, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "Today, Democrats voted to end Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran that has claimed the lives of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Releases Statement Following Failed Iran War Powers Resolution Vote * April 15, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted against Senator Tammy Duckworth's (D-IL) war powers resolution that would have removed United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Iran that have not been authorized by Congr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSrep) -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Dips Again Amid Iran War Concerns The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today released its April 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI) (https://www.elfaonline.org/research/monthly-confidence-index-(mci)), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market is 54.6, a decrea more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, April 17 -- 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: * * * Every $5 Rise in Oil Price Risks Cutting Aid to 40,000 Children, Save the Children Estimates LONDON - Every US$5 increase per barrel of oil triggered by conflict in the Middle East could wipe out the equivalent of one month of life-saving humanitarian aid for nearly 40,000 children more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 17 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * 'Secularist' Rep. Mike Quigley supports state/church separation FFRF Action Fund's "Secularist of the Week" is U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley for his timely endorsement of the constitutional separation between state and church. Quigley more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Introduces Iran War Powers Resolution * Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick introduced a War Powers Resolution for Operation Epic Fury that will ensure compliance with the War Powers Act of 1973. Read the full resolution here. "The War Powers Act of 1973 is the law of the land. This consistent standard must be applied to all past, current, and future administrations when  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Following Trump Calls to Annihilate an "Entire Civilization," Larson Votes to Withdraw U.S. Forces from Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.Con.Res.40, a war powers resolution he cosponsored to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran, after Trump said, " a whole civilization will die tonight." Yesterday, the Senate voted on a similar resolution, but the vote failed more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden votes to protect U.S. negotiating position in Iran * WASHINGTON -As negotiations between the United States and Iran continue, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted against a war powers resolution that would weaken the U.S. position by withdrawing military forces from the region. Golden released the following statement: "The purported aim of this and other War Powers resolutions is t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Employee Benefits Security Administration": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "I also want to welcome the Assistant Secretary. This is your first time testifying before our Subcommittee since you were conf more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Urges Iran to 'Choose Wisely' During Epic Fury Ceasefire, Blockade * The U.S. and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire in combat operations April 8, and the U.S. initiated a naval blockade in the Persian Gulf for ships that have been doing business with Iran, April 13. During a press briefing at the Pentagon today, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged the new Iranian regime to make wise choices during t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Statement on U.S. Senate Vote to Block Select Offensive Weapons Transfers to Israel * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after voting to block select offensive weapons transfers to Israel. "We need to end Trump's war with Iran and de-escalate the conflicts in the West Bank, Ga more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing with Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, Chairman Selig, for being here today. I'm grateful for the chance to discuss the work of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in the critical areas of consumer protection, market integrity and the stab more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Pallone to Secretary Wright at DOE Budget Hearing: Trump Admin Energy Policies Have Been an Absolute Disaster Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy Subcommittee hearing titled, "The Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Energy Budget more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following floor remarks on April 16, 2026: * * * Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the floor, as prepared, during debate on House Concurrent Resolution 40, his War Powers Resolution directing President Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the floor, as prepared, during debate on House Concurrent Resolution 40, his War Powers Resolution directing President Trump to remove U more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Velazquez: Small Businesses Aren't Celebrating the One Big Beautiful Bill Today, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing examining the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on American small businesses. During the hearing, Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) argued that the bill's tax cuts overwhelmingl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We share heritage as sons of the Commonwealth. I go way back with your family. I supported your father for President and was a delegate for your uncle when he ran, working closely together during his many years in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * I Will Keep Voting to End Trump's War in Iran * Today I voted - again - for the Iran War Powers Resolution to reassert congressional oversight of our unhinged president. Trump chose to start a war with Iran with no clear plan, no exit strategy, no clear objective, absolutely no approval from Congress, and against the will of the American people. It's already cost taxpayers $40 billion, driven  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following testimony by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Todd M. Lyons from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairman Amodei, Ranking Member Cuellar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the invitation to appear today to discuss the vital work of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: At Semafor World Economic Summit, Kelly Talks About Centering Workers on AI Development, Underscores Lack of Strategic Plan in Iran * In the wake of NASA's successful Artemis II mission, Kelly also discussed the importance of American leadership in space for the U.S. economy and national security In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly sat down with CBS' Bob Costa at the Semafor Wo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by Paul Goble, specialist on ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Baku Expands Military Cooperation with Neighbors, Worrying Moscow Executive Summary: * Since 1991, the former Soviet republics have developed their own militaries as part of their state-building processes and in many cases formed security ties not only with each other but also with count more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 16, 2026, by Belarus Democratic Forum co-organizer Dmitry Bolkunets in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Potential U.S.-Belarus "Big Deal" Could Strengthen Eastern European Security Executive Summary: * March saw a surge in Belarus-U.S. diplomacy. Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka claimed that he received an invitation to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a "big deal" and the Unite more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Demand Progress issued the following news release: * * * Jared Golden Joins Republicans to Sink Iran War Powers Resolution * Dem Leaders Delayed the Vote Until After Trump's Escalation and Still Failed Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, the House failed to adopt a war powers resolution to end the war in Iran. Notably, Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) sided with a majority of Republicans to oppose the measure. Demand Progress is leading a  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy on the devastation of Iran's nuclear program: "The world is a much safer place today" * Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained why he believes the United States was right to strike Iran and halt its ability to develop a nuclear weapon in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of the speech are below. "I can tell you why I think we di more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Responds to Reports That President Trump Is Considering Military Operations Against Cuba * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement in response to reports of potential Trump Administration plans for U.S. military operations against Cuba: "President Trump has already dragged our country into an illegal, unauthorized war with Iran, and the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS DURING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION DEBATE * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that while the Trump administration is wasting taxpayer money on a reckless war of choice in Iran, Democrats are committed to making life more affordable for the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES : How dare an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS DURING WAR POWERS RESOLUTION DEBATE * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that while the Trump administration is wasting taxpayer money on a reckless war of choice in Iran, Democrats are committed to making life more affordable for the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES : How dare anyone on this Floor questio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Statement on Voting to Block Arms Sales to Israel * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for two resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, blocking arms sales to Israel: "Equipping the Netanyahu government with hundreds of millions of dollars in additional weapons will only enable the destruction of communities, unde more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on House Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after she voted again in support of an Iran War Powers Resolution, a measure to curb the Trump Administration's major military campaign in Iran: "Donald Trump's needless war of choice in Iran continues with no clear objectives, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * The Middle East Policy Forum and the Elliott School Book Launch Series Presents Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question * WASHINGTON (April 16, 2026) \- Sina Azodi, Professor and Director of the Middle East Studies Program, is launching his new book, Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran and the Nuclear Question. Azodi examines Iran's nuclear program, which is one of the mo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Statement On Joint Resolutions of Disapproval for Arms Sales to Israel * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday voted in favor of two joint resolutions of disapproval related to the sale of 1,000-pound bombs and bulldozers to Israel. "I will always support the security of the Israeli people, but Prime Minister Netanyahu has jeopardized that security and Isra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * On Senate Floor, Murray Blasts Trump's Budget Request and Speaks About Path Forward for FY27 Appropriations Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, took to the Senate floor to speak about President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request--and to outline the challenges ahead for more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * On Tax Day, Warren Puts Direct File Bill on Senate Floor, Forces Republicans on Record on Free, Easy Tax Filing Program * "Filing your taxes should be easy and free...Let's save people time and money, and show the American people that government can work for them" "[T]o Republicans defending the status quo, ask yourselves why you're on the side of TurboTax and H&R Block instead of your  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Saves 1.7 Million Pennsylvania Consumers $510 Million on Their Utility Bills After Demanding PECO Withdraw its Proposed Rate Increase PECO has withdrawn its proposed rate case, saving Pennsylvanians $510 million -reducing future utility bills by up to $34 per month for PECO customers. Governor Shapiro demanded PECO withdraw its recent rate case, more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, April 17 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news: * * * Pacific leaders summit highlights dangers of fossil fuel dependence and urgency of energy transition, finance Pacific governments and civil society came together in Vanuatu this week as part of a key regional meeting ahead of the landmark First International Conference for the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, later this month, against the backdrop of a global energy crisis w more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Statement on Vote of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of Sales to Israel * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) released the following statement on the Senate's vote of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of Sales to Israel: "We strongly support Israel's right to defend itself and the right of the people of Israel to live in peace and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Floor Speech on Iran War Powers Resolution: "The Cost is Human" * Washington, D.C. - Today, ahead of the House vote on the Iran War Powers Resolution, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House Floor denouncing President Trump for bypassing Congress while American servicemembers lose their lives and hundreds more are injured. Watch Pelosi's Floor remarks here. Read the  more PR

CANBERRA, Australia, April 16 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following news release: * * * Press conference - Putrajaya, Malaysia * THE HON ANWAR IBRAHIM, PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA : We are really encountering post normal times. We discussed this. Developments are unanticipated and continue to haunt us because we are not able to fairly and squarely craft an agenda forward, because many of these issues are quite unresolved. Disruptions to production and supply ch more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Pressed by Murray, Russ Vought Refuses to Detail Costs of Iran War--and Stands Behind Astronomical Defense Request * White House Budget Director Refuses to Tell Public About Iran War Costs: "We don't have that figure right now." ICYMI : Senator Murray on President Trump's FY27 Budget Request WATCH : Senator Murray's full exchange with Russ Vought Washington, D.C. - Today-at a Senate Budget more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on April 16, 2026: * * * Ranking Member DeLauro Statement at Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Health and Human Services Budget Hearing House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) delivered the following remarks at the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Health and Human Services Budget Hearing: -As Prepared For Delivery- Thank you, Ch more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Readout from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis Today, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis. Secretary Bessent and Commissioner Dombrovskis discussed the conflict in Iran, during which the Secretary highlig more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Readout from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with Italian Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti Yesterday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Italian Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti. The Secretary and Minister discussed the global economic environment, energy issues, and the Iran conflict. Secretary Bessent was more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Readout from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves Yesterday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. During their discussion, Secretary Bessent underscored the U.S. Treasury's commitment to Economic Fury, leveraging all tools and authorities against those who  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Readout from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko Yesterday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. Secretary Bessent underscored President Trump's efforts for a lasting peace for Ukraine, and highlighted the United States' support for Ukraine's new IMF program and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Votes to End Trump's War of Choice in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Senate once again debated and voted on a War Powers Resolution to end the war in Iran. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, urged his colleagues to rein in President Trump and prevent him from continuing to unilaterally waging war in Iran without approval from  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following April 6, 2026, written testimony by Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, for an April 15, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act: * * * Dear Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith: Thank you for considering these requests for the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This letter highlights my requests and the importance of these projects for our national defense. 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly votes yes on War Powers Resolution, condemns President Trump's ongoing, costly war * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted for the War Powers Resolution to stop President Donald Trump's war against Iran. House Republicans defeated this measure to rein in the President by 213-214. "President Trump entered a war against Iran with no strategy, no exit plan and no clear objectiv more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Moskowitz Leads Bipartisan Bill to Support Democratic Transition in Venezuela Seeking to support the Venezuelan people's pursuit of freedom and democratic governance, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the Venezuela Democratic Transition Strategy Act. This bipartisan legislation would require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to sup more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on House War Powers Vote * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after the Iran War Powers Resolution failed to pass by one vote: "I just voted again to assert Congress's war powers authority. This President is spending billions a day on a war of choice that has only caused more problems in the region and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, D-Ohio, issued the following statement on April 16, 2026: * * * Rep. Sykes Again Votes to Reassert Congressional Authority on Iran War Powers U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) released the following statement after once again voting in favor of a war powers resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution did not pass the House. As tensions remain high, diplomatic effor more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Block Senate Democrats' War Powers Resolution, Once Again Voting to Continue Trump's Unjustified, Unpopular and Costly Iran War * In the seventh week of Donald Trump's unjustified and illegal Iran war, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Jef more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Block Senate Democrats' War Powers Resolution, Once Again Voting to Continue Trump's Unjustified, Unpopular and Costly Iran War * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - In the seventh week of Donald Trump's unjustified and illegal Iran war, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Kirsten more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, good morning and, as you may have noticed, the Chairman and I are joined today by the CENTCOM commander, Admiral Bradley Cooper. He just returned from the front lines to see the troops and meet with allies and this morning, briefed us just before this briefi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval * Washington (April 15, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today voted in favor of the joint resolutions of disapproval introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Senator Markey delivered remarks condemning arms sales to Israel as Trump's Iran war rages on. The resolutions were voted down 40-59 and 36-63. Below is an exc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at an oversight hearing on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Thank you, Chairman Graham, for convening this hearing. And thank you, Director Vought, for being here today to discuss the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Your budget opens with a message from you, in which you write, quote: "A historic paradigm shi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 16, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on Vote on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement after voting for the joint resolutions of disapproval. "The horrific attack on October 7th underscored the very real threa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Baldwin Votes to Rein in Netanyahu and Stop War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after voting to stop the sale of 1,000-pound bombs and bulldozers to Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu continues to wage a war in Lebanon, breaking the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, killing hundreds of civilians, and extending the regional wa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Statement on Fourth Iran War Powers Vote * Washington (April 15, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting in favor of the war powers resolution introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). The vote failed 47-52. "Trump's war of choice in Iran is a moral tragedy and economic disaster playing out before our eyes. It is only more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Votes to End War in Iran and Calls Out Trump's Broken Promises * Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after voting for a War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's reckless and illegal war against Iran: "For the fourth time, I voted to put an end to Trump's reckless war of choice more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Leader Schumer, Blumenthal Probe DOJ's Decision to Drop Criminal Charges Against Turkish Bank, Raises Concerns of Trump's Political Interference Administration decision follows years of litigation involving allegations that Halkbank knowingly participated in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions on Iran.  * Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Shaheen, Curtis, Tillis, Rosen Urge Taiwan's Legislative Yuan to Strengthen Taiwan's Defense and Advance Supplementary Budget Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, John Curtis (R-UT), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter to Taiwan's L more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 16 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Experts Shape National Headlines in March * From emerging civil rights law and high-stakes political analysis to cutting-edge medical simulation and financial equity, Seton Hall University faculty continues to serve as a primary resource for major media outlets worldwide. In March, the University's faculty scholars continued to provide nuanced expertise on multiple issues and topics shapin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Statement on Vote to Block Offensive Weapons Transfers to Israel * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin released the following statement after voting to block offensive weapons to Israel: "Today, I voted to block the provision of U.S. military assistance to Israel: 1,000-pound so-called 'dumb' bombs and military bulldozers. In the future, I will continue to assess U.S. more PR

PARIS, France, April 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Council of Europe Development Bank posted the following news: * * * Social investment is the key to economic stability in Europe, writes Euronews. * Here's why. By Alexandra Leistner, Euronews Turning off the news these days can feel like a necessary pause from the chaos we live in: A war in Europe and another on its doorstep, a political shift towards defence spending, as well as nationalism and protectionism, and the global  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sens. Schiff and Padilla Statement on the Vote of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of Sales to Israel * Washington D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) released the following statement on the Senate's vote of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval of Sales to Israel: "We strongly support Israel's right to defend itself and the right of the people of Israe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Jackson: Our Intelligence Community Must Be Equipped to Confront Today's Global Threats U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, delivered the following opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on the challenges, priorities, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Defense Intelligence Enterprise Posture": * * * Thank you Dr. Jackson, and thank you to our Defense Intelligence leaders for being here today to provide testimony. Today's hearing is about whether our defense intelligence enterprise is resourced appropriately, po more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * U.S. Oil and Petroleum Is in Demand * Key Takeaways 1 The Iran conflict has led to higher premiums on U.S. oil production as markets have shifted from oversupply to a supply shortage. 2 The world now relies less upon oil than it did in 1973, dropping from 51% of global energy to 34% in 2024. 3 Estimates are that 136 million barrels of oil and petroleum products are locked in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Vice Ranking Member Amo Blasts Republicans for Letting Trump's Costly Iran War Continue * Washington, DC - TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on House Republicans' failure to stop Trump's Iran war: "Americans are paying the price for Republicans' cowardice. They just okayed Trump's billion-dollar-a-day boondoggle in Iran, more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WATCH: Mike Lawler Fact-Checked on Rising Costs with His Own Campaign Ad * Vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler is doubling down on his support for Trump's cost-spiking war in Iran, deeming it a " righteous decision " as New York families continue to feel pain at the pump. But when Lawler refused to admit that inflation and gas prices have risen, CNN used his own affordability ad a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Senate Blocks Fourth Attempt by Sens. Schiff, Duckworth, Booker, Kaine to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran * Schiff: "The simple truth is that this administration has no idea how or when this war will end. It is hard to end a war when you are not clear on why you began it." Washington, D.C. - Today, a majority of Senate Republicans again voted to block a resolution to end President Trump' more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Urges Passage of Bipartisan War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) spoke on the House Floor and called for House Republicans to reject blind loyalty to Donald Trump and vote to rein in his reckless war of choice in Iran. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "Six weeks ago, Democrats brought a War Powers Resolution to this Hous more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Discusses Iran at Semafor World Economy Summit * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Semafor's World Economy Summit and took questions on the Iran war, the 2026 World Cup, and his working relationship with President Trump. While saying he wants the conflict in Iran to end soon, Young said it is important to win the war, which he defined as reopening the Strait of Hormu more PR