HAIFA, Israel, April 20 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "The pain is one - The pain of lives cut short in an instant" * Bereaved families, members of the Technion community, and distinguished guests. The week that begins with Holocaust Remembrance Day and ends with Memorial Day is the saddest and most difficult in the Israeli calendar. These are harrowing days of sorrow, pain, remembrance, and soul-searching, culminating in the siren that m more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "WORST YEAR IN MY CAREER": Washington Post Exposes How Mike Lawler's Support for Trump's Reckless War Is Crushing Hudson Valley Families * Lawler continues to cheer on Trump's cost-spiking war as NY-17 small businesses, seniors, and working families get hammered at the pump A damning new report from the Washington Post puts the cost of Mike Lawler's lockstep loyalty to Donald T more PR

NEW YORK, April 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Advancing Gender Justice in the Crimes Against Humanity Convention: A Declaration * We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, welcome the official start of preparatory work for a Crimes Against Humanity Convention. This is a significant opportunity to ensure an inclusive instrument that addresses long-standing gaps in the protection against gender-based crimes, particularly for women  more PR

SURREY, England, April 21 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Airfreight rates continue to rise despite demand weakness By Damian Brett Airfreight rates have continued to rise in recent weeks despite capacity increasing and demand falling, according to the latest data from WorldACD. Figures from the data provider show that airfreight spot rates in the week ending April 12 (week 15) were up 37% year on year to $3.76 per kg and up more than 40% compared with the end of February more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Demands Answers from Trump Admin for Civilian Harm in Iran Military Operations * WASHINGTON - Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding clarity on U.S. military actions between February 28, 2026, and April 7, 2026, which, according to independent monitoring by Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), have resulted in significant harm  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Ashley Hinson Voted to Keep American Service Members in Trump's Illegal War Today, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson voted against the Iran War Powers Resolution, enabling President Trump to continue more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Naval Postgraduate School issued the following news: * * * Asymmetric Advantage -- NPS Innovators Develop Low-Cost Counter-Drone Technology On a warm and windy day in May 2022, two hostile drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), suddenly popped up above McMillan Airfield at Camp Roberts, California. An AquaQuad drone was quickly dispatched from the opposite end and, no sooner than it was in position, immediately launched an automated cyber-attack from 1,000 met more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz during a television interview on ABC 7:30. Albanese stated that he participated in a conference with 49 other world leaders to promote de-escalation and ensure the return of normal economic activity. He explained that the upcoming Budget will prioritize economic resilience and protect households from inflation through measures such as fuel excise cuts and supply chain imp more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by Kateryna Odarchenko, president of the PolitA Institute for Democracy and Development, also a political consultant and partner of the SIC Group Ukraine: * * * Ukraine and the Future of War The asymmetry of the Ukraine war has driven radical changes in weapons and those who wield them. The West should learn the lessons. * When a Ukrainian drone commander suggested new recruits more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 21 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Private label reaches record 50% unit share across Europe's six biggest grocery markets Circana predicts further acceleration of private label growth during 2026 as rising inflation forces brands to increase prices, and AI-driven shopping prioritises cheaper products that meet the same consumer needs * Private label ha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by Daniel Byman, director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program: * * * Iran's Strait of Hormuz Gambit and the Limits of U.S. Military Power The current standoff between the United States and Iran is no longer a clash of capabilities but rather a struggle of political endurance and bargaining leverage. The United States began the conflict with broad,  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by director and senior adviser Mona Yacoubian and senior fellow Will Todman, both with the Middle East Program. Will Todman is also the chief of staff of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department. * * * The United States Withdraws from Syria | State of Play State of Play, a podcast and commentary series produced by the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Departmen more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Republicans Are in Trouble Ahead of the Midterms - And They Know It Ahead of the midterm elections, Americans are facing soaring prices on everything from gas to groceries to health care as they foot the bill for Donald Trump's deadly and costly war of choice with Iran -- and voters are fed up. A new poll released yesterday showed Trump's approval rating sinking to the lowest  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks On Latest Kash Patel Revelations, Urges Replacement In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel to be replaced after The Atlantic published an article (https://www.theatlantic. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following Beige Book on April 15, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Eleventh District rose slightly over the reporting period. Growth in manufacturing output moderated to a below-average pace, while activity in the service sector was nearly flat. Bank lending increased, buoyed by commercial real estate activity, but home sales were slow. Retail sales were flat to up. Energy sector activity ti more PR

BRONX, New York, April 21 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on April 19, 2026, by Loren King: * * * Crisis Couture: When War Hits the Closet The latest escalation in the Middle East--the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, retaliatory missile attacks, and the closure of regional airspace--has rapidly transformed the region into a volatile conflict zone. Such a violent transformation comes with unavoidable global consequences. What might initially appear to most Am more PR

BRONX, New York, April 21 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on April 19, 2026, by Amelia Felice: * * * The Food Crisis Behind the War The US-Iran War has dominated headlines over oil and energy prices, but a slower, much more devastating crisis is unfolding in the background. Fertilizer is not getting through the Strait of Hormuz; therefore, a global fertilizer shortage threatens to affect billions of people at the grocery store and on the farm. Fertilizer is ess more PR

BRONX, New York, April 21 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by Sarah Olivia Sullivan: * * * Iranian Regime Change: Does the United States Adhere to Its Own Democratic Values Operation Epic Fury in late February 2026 and President Trump's genocidal threats towards the Iranian people on April 7th raise a fundamental question: Is destabilizing and invading an undemocratic sovereign nation in the name of democracy and "regime change" an effective o more PR

BRONX, New York, April 18 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary by Ariana Sebourne: * * * Miyazaki's Anti-war Sentiment In Howl's Moving Castle: Ideology to Implement with the War on Iran Film's emulation of real world conflict and tragedy remain a source of reflection to the many downfalls of society. Time and time again, we fail to both acknowledge and learn from the past, solely allowing cycles of violence to reoccur despite who leads. Under new justifications, an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * High Gas Prices Become a Midterm Warning Sign for Jim Desmond [CNN] * As gas prices in California surge to nearly $6 per gallon, CNN highlighted Trump-backed Jim Desmond's out-of-touch response: dismissing rising costs for working families as " no pain no gain." CNN writes : "In a midterm election that will likely be decided by how voters feel about the economy, Republicans are  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by senior fellow Luke Coffey to Arab News: * * * A Blueprint for Ambitious Ukraine-Gulf Ties The Iran war has created multiple geopolitical challenges and uncertainties but also some opportunities. One of these is the role that Ukraine has been playing as a promoter of global security in recent weeks. Pr more PR

SURREY, England, April 21 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * IATA the latest to warn over European jet fuel shortages By Damian Brett IATA has joined a growing chorus of voices warning that European flights could start to be cancelled in the coming weeks due to a jet fuel shortage as a result of the Iran War. Last week, concerns about jet fuel shortages in Europe hit the headlines when the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) told the Associated Press that Europe ha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Domestic Production Plus Refining Equals Dominance * BISMARCK, N.D. - American energy markets are experiencing a full-circle moment nearly 50 years in the making. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter delivered an "unpleasant talk" calling "the energy crisis" "the greatest challenge our country will face in our lifetime... the moral equivalent of war." Two years later, Iran's revolution spark more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Prices are going up. This is only the beginning unless Congress takes action. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Prices are rising, and without decisive action from Congress, this is only the beginning of a broader cost-of-living surge for American families. In an op-ed for the Washington Examiner, Brent Gardner argues that despite a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and the reopeni more PR

MUNICH, Germany, April 21 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Industry in Germany is less Reluctant to Invest Companies in Germany have revised their investment plans for the current year upward. The ifo investment expectations rose to +0.2 points in March, up from -3.1 points in December 2025. "The improved order situation in industry has brightened sentiment somewhat. However, as a result of the Iran war, energy costs have risen sharply, and uncertain more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Joins Fox News Sunday to Discuss Iran, FISA, Socialist Hasan Piker * Watch Senator Scott's interview HERE or by clicking on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott joined Fox News Sunday to discuss the ongoing situation in Iran, the need for reforms to FISA, and Yale platforming terrorism-promoting socialist podcaster, Hasan Piker,  more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 21 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Gas is the wrong choice for Whyalla steel Key Takeaways: As South Australia lacks a competitive advantage in gas, locking in long-term gas use at Whyalla is a risk that is magnified by the Iran conflict. A gas-based Whyalla steelworks looks unlikely to remain viable in a sector undergoing a global transition away from fossil fuels. With day one green hyd more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The Trump Administration Takes Actions Stemming From the Conflict With Iran * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration's blockade of Iranian ports has been successful so far, with movements of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowly increasing. 2 Iran had indicated that the strait would be completely open due to the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, only to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Moscow Finds No Escape From Predicament in Partnership With PRC Executive Summary: * Russia's usually close relationship with the People's Republic of China (PRC) appears to be experiencing a distinct lull. Russia's continued dependence on the PRC implies a r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by Taras Kuzio, professor of political science at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and an associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Ukrainian Military Offers Lessons Learned to NATO (Part Two) Executive Summary: * Ukraine's most important battlefield lessons have much to teach the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (N more PR

LONDON, England, April 20 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * Japan-UK Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue 2026 - Joint Statement * Japan and the UK are the closest of friends and partners, connected by our shared values of freedom, democracy, rule of law, fundamental human rights, and free, open and fair trade. As Enhanced Global Strategic Partners, a status confirmed by the Hiroshima Accord issued in May 2023, we reaffirmed our com more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news on April 20, 2026: * * * Ki-Jeung Park of Dentons Lee Speaks at KOTRA Seminar on Middle East Conflict Response and Alternative Market Strategies Ki-Jeung Park, a Senior Foreign Attorney at Dentons Lee and Chair of the Legal Committee of the Overseas Construction Project Council at KOTRA, participated as a speaker at the "Project Seminar on Responding to Middle East Conflicts and Exploring Alternative Markets," hosted by KO more PR

LONDON, England, April 21 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement: * * * Labour market facing more troubled waters as stagflation risk grows, ICAEW says Responding to the latest UK labour market figures, released by the Office for National Statistics today (Tuesday 21 April 2026), Suren Thiru, ICAEW Chief Economist, said: "Weakening wage growth is a mixed blessing because while it may help prevent interest rate rises, it will also suppres more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN CONTROL OF CONGRESS HAS BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL DISASTER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while prices are soaring and Donald Trump's disastrous war of choice continues, Republican sycophants refuse to do anything to make life more affordable. LEADER JEF more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICAN CONTROL OF CONGRESS HAS BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL DISASTER" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while prices are soaring and Donald Trump's disastrous war of choice continues, Republican sycophants refuse to do anything to make life more affordable. LEADER JEFFRIES: Earlier today, Dona more PR

KENT, England, April 20 [Category: Transportation] -- Logistics UK issued the following news release: * * * Logistics industry seeks government support package to reduce Iran war inflation risk * Business group Logistics UK is urging government to provide a package of support for the country's logistics sector - the companies which move all the goods businesses and homes rely on every day - to avoid rising costs caused by the Middle East conflict from having a knock-on impact on the UK's eco more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- 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

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 20 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW FROM CHARLOTTE OBSERVER: Whatley Pushed Legislation That Made Him Richer & Drove Up Drug Prices For Seniors * Charlotte Observer : "Drug companies profited from the Big Beautiful Bill. So did Michael Whatley" New reporting from the Charlotte Observer reveals DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley actively pushed for legislation that increased drug prices for North Carolina more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani graded his administration's early progress and addressed his relationship with the federal government during an interview on NPR's Newsmakers. Speaking with Leila Fadel, Mayor Mamdani highlighted accomplishments including the delivery of $1.2 billion for universal childcare, the repair of thousands of apartments and the filling of over 102,000 potholes. Despite inheriting a $12 billion fiscal deficit, the mayor emphasized that his more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on joint resolutions (S.J.Res. 32 and S.J.Res. 138), which provides for congressional disapproval of proposed foreign military sales to Israel, which was introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont: * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of S.J. Res. 32 and S.J. Res. 138, joint resolutions that would block the sales of munitions and other defense articles  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a resolution (H.Con.Res. 40) that directs the president, pursuant to Sec. 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, and 90 cosponsors. * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of H. Con. Res. 40, a resolution that would purport to direct the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a joint resolution (S.J.Res. 123) that directs the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. The resolution was introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, and five cosponsors: * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of S.J. Res. 123, a joint resolution that  more PR

STRASBOURG, France, April 21 -- The Parliamentary Assembly, an arm of the Council of Europe, issued the following news: * * * PACE President, opening the spring session: 'in a time of crises, the world's hope lies with Europe' PACE President Petra Bayr, opening the spring plenary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, has called on Europe and its parliamentarians to show determined and principled leadership in the face of the pattern of crises on  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 19, 2026: * * * READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari of Qatar On Friday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari of Qatar. Secretary Bessent and Minister Al Kuwari discussed Iran's attacks against Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and their regional and global ec more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 19, 2026: * * * READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain On Friday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Bahrain Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa. Secretary Bessent and Minister Al-Khalifa discussed the strong U.S.-Bahrain pa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 19, 2026: * * * READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Meeting with Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne of Canada On Friday, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent met with Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne of Canada. Secretary Bessent and Minister Champagne discussed the conflict with Iran, energy markets, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ro Khanna reintroduces Gasoline Export Ban Act prohibiting the exportation of gasoline while gasoline prices are high * Washington, DC -Today, Representative Ro Khanna reintroduced the Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026 to prohibit the exportation of gasoline during periods of high gasoline prices. The export ban begins when the average price for gasoline in the United States has been equal to or more PR

LONDON, England, April 20 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the United Nations: * * * Russia is the one that must de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council * The Council meets today because Russia continues to violate the Charter it is bound to uphold. Russia's invasion of Ukraine was not forced. It was, and continues to be, a deliberate ac more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Jerseyans Still Struggle Affording Basic Necessities, but Feel Increasing Pressure at the Pump as Broader Affordability Concerns Ease Slightly A majority of New Jerseyans continue to struggle to afford basic necessities and, while that difficulty has eased slightly across most categories since last polled in October, residents are increasingly feeling the pain at the gas pump and other transportatio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following commentary on April 20, 2026, to Fox News: * * * ICYMI: SEN TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star families deserve justice. This $15B from Iran is a start Senator Tim Sheehy penned an opinion piece for FOX News highlighting the need to deliver justice for Gold Star families and hold the Iranian regime accountable for its systematic targeting and murder of Americans for decades. In case you missed it... SEN. TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star famil more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 20, 2026: * * * Warren Presses SEC Chair Atkins to Investigate Suspicious Activity Involving Defense Secretary Hegseth Ahead of U.S.-Israel Iran Strikes "If accurate, these reports suggest that Secretary Hegseth may have engaged in a serious abuse of public trust." "I request that the SEC investigate any attempt  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Reforms To FISA Section 702 In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called for Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel to be replaced after The Atlantic published an article outlining his excessive drinking and unexplain more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Fifth Meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum To target ongoing malign and destabilizing activities by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and their proxies and partners, the U.S. Departments of State and Justice convened the fifth meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum (CTTF) at the International Law Enforceme more PR

LONDON, England, April 21 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following statement: * * * Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business uncertainty caused by the Iran War overshadows the UK economy. "With the cost of employme more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * TOMORROW: Baldwin Will Force a Vote on Her War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tomorrow, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will force the Senate to vote on her War Powers Resolution to end the war in Iran. The vote comes just one day before the fragile and crumbling ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires. Tensions are rising in the Strait of Hormuz  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * U.S. Forces Disable Vessel Attempting to Enter Iranian Port, Violate Blockade * U.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea enforced naval blockade measures against an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian port yesterday. The destroyer USS Spruance intercepted the M/V Touska as it transited the north Arabian Sea at 17 knots enroute to Bandar Abbas, Iran. American forces issued multip more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Preston Wells Griffith III, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. representative to the Vienna office of the United Nations and to the International Atomic Energy Agency, from an April 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen and distinguished Members of this Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today as the President's nominee to serve  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Seeks Answers on Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails in Advance of Iran War * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) joined nine senators in seeking answers on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's role in weakening civilian harm prevention programs and the catastrophic civilian impacts of President Trump's war in Ira more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts available: Iran war, oil prices and stock markets, Virginia redistricting, cycling in cities, and more Virginia Tech experts are available this week to talk about issues in the news, including the Iran War, oil prices, the stock market, alternative transportation, and Autism Acceptance Month. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@v more PR

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Van Hollen Open New Investigation into Hegseth's Role in Dismantling Military's Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails * Hegseth has made deep cuts in funding, personnel for civilian harm mitigation progra ms More than 1,700 civilian deaths, strikes on more than 30 schools, health care facilities since the start of President Trump's illegal war in Iran U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warr more PR

NEW YORK, April 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Was the Attack on an Iranian Primary School a War Crime? * On Feb. 28, on the first day of joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, a primary school in southern Iran was attacked, killing at least 175 people-including many children. Despite President Trump's immediate denial of responsibility for the incident, the U.S. military's initial assessment has found that its forces are likely behind the attack on  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "There's a Storm Coming" - Senate Republicans "Sound the Alarm" as Democrats Create "A Feasible Path" to the Majority New York Times: "[Democrats have] recruited unusually strong candidates in three states that supported Mr. Trump three times: North Carolina, Ohio and Alaska" MS NOW: "Now, just over six months out from Election Day, the herculean suddenly seems p more PR