WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Accelerating the fight for drone dominance * JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AFNS) - In July 2025, the Secretary of War released a memorandum concerning the urgency of establishing U.S. military drone dominance. In it, Secretary Pete Hegseth described drones as the "biggest battlefield innovation in a generation" and called for the removal of red tape and the allocation of resources to bolster the U.S. military's ability to employ and counter drone technolog more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Comey Reveals 2028 Plan Following Trump Presidency By Logan Sekulow Former FBI Director James Comey is pleading with Deep State prosecutors to "hang on" until 2028 so they can "rebuild these institutions" at the end of President Trump's second term. Who and what is Comey trying to signal here? As reported by the New York Post: Former FBI Director James Comey taunted Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to "bone up on the rules" as he stares dow more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * At Fort Campbell, Hegseth Underscores Significance of Purple Hearts, Enlistments * During a visit today with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, as part of its "Week of the Eagles" celebration, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth administered the oath of enlistment to a handful of screaming eagle soldiers and pinned Purple Heart medals to the chests of nine others. While addressing the soldiers, the secretary laid out a "back to basics" message more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- During a news conference in Sydney, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlined federal efforts to bolster national fuel security amidst ongoing volatility in the Middle East. Albanese highlighted that Australia remains stable at level two of its national fuel security plan and noted that strategic interventions have successfully increased domestic diesel, petrol, and jet fuel reserves past levels recorded in late February. He emphasized the government's $14.8 billion strengthening Australia's fuel resilience packa more PR

LONDON, England, May 19 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following statement by Patrick Milnes, head of policy for people and work, on the latest labour market data: * * * "With unemployment at 5%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business uncertainty grows amid the UK's political unrest and the Iran War. Our latest forecast expects it to increase to 5.5%. "A further drop in vacancies, now at their lowest outside the pandemic for more than a decade, suggests businesses are pausing recruitment. This is unsurpri more PR

PARIS, France, May 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Council of Europe Development Bank posted the following news: * * * CEB issues USD 1 billion 4.000% Global SIB Benchmark * Paris - On Wednesday 13 May 2026, the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) issued a new USD 1 billion 4.000% Global Social Inclusion Bond (SIB) Benchmark due 21 May 2029. Highlights * This transaction marks the CEB's 27th Social Inclusion Bond issued to date and its seventh issued in USD. * The transaction gathered a final orderbook above USD 4.8 bi more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 14 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist John Phelan: * * * Would a gas tax 'holiday' help Minnesotans? In February, gas prices in the Twin Cities hit their lowest level since May 2021. In April, as Figure 1 shows, they hit their highest level since September 2023. This 35% jump in gas prices was the biggest in a two-month period since at least January 2018. Figure 1 [View figure in t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Casar Statement on War Powers Resolutions Jacobs Set to Introduce 10th War Powers Resolution Wednesday * On Wednesday, Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar released the following statement about Congressional Progressive Caucus introducing a series of War Powers Resolutions to end Trump's illegal war with Iran: "While Donald Trump says he doesn't think about how his war has impacted Americans' financial more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Ramirez, Velazquez Call Out Trump, Rubio's Military Plans for Cuba * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), co-leads of H.Res. 1056, the New Good Neighbor Act, released the following statement in the face of rising military tension in Cuba. The statement follows a letter sent to the Trump administration demanding an end to military plans in Cuba. "On March 16, Trump told a pool o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 18, 2026: * * * Republican Members of Congress Running for Governor Still Need to Answer for Their Votes Hiking Gas Prices As gas prices hit record highs across the country, House Republicans and current gubernatorial candidates Andy Biggs (AZ), David Schweikert (AZ), Randy Feenstra (IA), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI) voted last week to continue Trump's costly war in Iran that is crushing families at the gas pump. Every Republican member of C more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Trump Takes $1.8 Billion From Taxpayers For Payouts to His Allies and Supporters American taxpayers are already being forced to pay for massive tax cuts for the ultra-rich, Trump's unpopular war of choice with Iran, and his White House ballroom * Today, Donald Trump's Department of Justice announced a $1.776 billion slush fund for payouts to Trump's allies and supporters, including January 6th rioters pardoned by Trump, paid for more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Trump-Vance Economy Sheds Manufacturing Jobs as Vance Visits MO Manufacturing Facility JD Vance traveled to Missouri today on his desperate road show to sell his and Donald Trump's failed economic agenda that has devastated Americans and small businesses. Despite Vance's weak spin, the U.S. manufacturing sector has been shedding jobs, breaking Trump and JD Vance's promises of a "manufacturing renaissance." Manufacturers lost 2,000 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by FBI Director Kashyap Patel from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to appear before you today to discuss the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) budget request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. Each day, the men and women of the FBI are making a real impact more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, May 18 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news: * * * The energy and environmental impact of AI and how it undermines democracy The environmental impact of AI is becoming harder to ignore, from soaring energy use and water consumption to the rapid expansion of data centres and microchip production. What is being built in the name of innovation is also concentrating power, intensifying surveillance and deepening democratic risk. In Australia, data centres threaten the energy transition Amid the frenzied  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Hitting the Airwaves: Rep. Haley Stevens Sounds the Alarm on Chinese Vehicles, Defends Michigan Workers During Trump's China Trip * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, as Donald Trump traveled to China last week with a group of billionaires, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens took to the airwaves to sound the alarm on any deal that would sell out Michigan workers, weaken the American auto industry, or open the door to Chinese vehicle impor more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 19 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * Houston-area Residents Embrace AI but Remain Wary of Data Center Expansion, New UH Survey Finds Key Takeaways * While a vast majority of Houston-area residents (85%) utilize AI, nearly 63% oppose the construction of data centers within one mile of their homes due to overwhelming concerns regarding power grid reliability and energy demand. * Public opposition is notably flexible, as 32% of residents who initially opposed local data center projects  more PR

LONDON, England, May 19 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following statement by chief economist Suren Thiru on the UK labour market figures: * * * "These figures signal a growing distress within the UK's labour market as soaring labour costs and the fallout from the Iran war drive more businesses to reduce recruitment and limit pay awards. "The continued fall in job vacancies is a worrying sign of the strength of the labour market as it suggests that demand for staff is deteriorating quickly amid glob more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Wide-Ranging Interview on PBS, Kelly Talks About the Importance of Holding the Trump Administration Accountable and the Future of This Country * " We are stronger, more effective, and we'll have a much better future if we all realize that we are in this together." In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined PBS' Overheard with Evan Smith for a wide-ranging conversation covering the Trump administration's attempts to silence re more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Calls for Stronger Investment in America's Special Operations Forces in New Op-ed * WASHINGTON - In an opinion editorial published by RealClear Defense, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) highlighted the urgent need to properly fund America's Special Operations Forces as growing global threats continue to increase the demands placed on these elite servicemembers. In case you missed it... The Growing Gap Between SOF Mis more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Republicans "Underwater in all Seven [Senate] Battleground States" as Cratering Approval Ratings Signal Rejection of Toxic GOP Agenda In case you missed it, Republicans are on "rocky political footing heading into the midterm elections" as new polls show cratering approval ratings for the GOP and a majority of voters reporting that they "held deeply pessimistic views about the economy." Republicans are facing "p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MAGA Lapdog Mike Lawler Runs to Trump's Defense After He Admits He Doesn't "Think About Americans' Financial Situations" * Lawler has said Trump's reckless war is "going well" and rising gas prices are "absolutely worth it" As prices skyrocket across the lower Hudson Valley and costs surge at the gas pump thanks to the reckless war in Iran, Donald Trump bragged that, " I don't think about Americans' financial situation. " When more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Pakistan Sends Troops and Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia * WASHINGTON (May 18, 2026) - Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops and 16 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under a mutual agreement between both countries. The agreement requires each nation to come to each other's aid in case of an attack. Last year, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, said the agreement will also make Pakistan's nuclear weapons available to Saudi Arabia. Reuters previo more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The Mercy Corps posted the following news release: * * * Mercy Corps Statement on the Global Partnerships Conference: Global Talks Hosted by the UK Risk Excluding Those Most in Need * This week's Global Partnership Conference in London risks neglecting the most urgent challenges facing international development if it does not grapple with the realities facing communities living in fragile and conflict-affected states. Such places are already the epicenters of extreme poverty and humanitar more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release: * * * Builder Sentiment Posts Gain in May but Significant Affordability Challenges Persist Builder confidence posted a modest gain in May even as buyers grapple with rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty while builders continue to contend with elevated land, labor and construction costs. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased three points to 37 in May, according to the National Association of Ho more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Zach Nunn Says Rising Costs are "Overhyped" as Iran War Crushes Iowans' Wallets * Politico : "[Nunn] said that the inflationary effects of the war are 'overhyped, candidly, by the media.'" Zach Nunn told Politico that rising prices as a result of the war in Iran are " overhyped, candidly, by the media." Nunn's comments come after he voted three times in support of the price-spiking war in Iran, leaving Iowans behind as th more PR

LONDON, England, May 18 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release: * * * PM to showcase how economic plan and trade deals deliver for working people * * PM welcomes businesses and workers to Downing Street to showcase how the Government's action abroad is delivering for working people at home * Reception highlights success stories of businesses expanding exports and growing as a result of stronger UK ties abroad * Event underlines how the Government's economic plan and trade deals are delivering growth  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Banks: Trump Holds "The Better Hand" in China and Iran Talks Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Larry Kudlow on Kudlow to discuss President Trump's trip to Beijing. Key Excerpts Below: Sen. Banks: "...China has so much to lose in this regard and so many reasons to come to the table and try to bring the Iranians to a deal that accomplishes the end goal mission of what President Trump is trying to accomplish. No nuclear weapon ever for the Ir more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Manufacturing is Booming in Kansas * Senator Marshall Joins Fox Business' Mornings with Maria Kansas City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business' Mornings with Maria to discuss the Vice President's trip to Kansas City, passing ICE and CBP funding, a third reconciliation bill to lower the cost of living, thriving manufacturing in Kansas, the conflict in Iran, and Kevin Warsh's upcom more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: We Have Solutions to Bring Down Costs - Now we Have to Finish the Job * Senator Marshall Joins Mundo in the Morning Kansas City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Pete Mundo on Mundo in the Morning live in his KC studio ahead of Vice President Vance's visit to Kansas City to discuss the importance of the city's manufacturing industry and its role in the national economy. Senator Marshall also discussed his  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on May 18, 2026, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee: * * * Shaheen, Warren Statement on Trump Administration Extending Sanctions Relief for Russian Oil Again Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the Senate Ban more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 18, 2026, with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: * * * Warren, Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration Extending Sanctions Relief for Russian Oil Again Today, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * TRUMP REACHES IRS SETTLEMENT WITH HIMSELF, FLEECING TAXPAYERS OUT OF $1.7 BILLION IN THE PROCESS Today, Donald Trump, the Treasury Department, and the Internal Revenue Service reached a settlement in Trump v. IRS. Trump dropped the lawsuit in exchange for a $1.7 billion fund he more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Arab American Institute issued the following statement on May 18, 2026: * * * US Middle East Policies Making a Bad Situation Worse One reason why US policy in the Middle East has been so problematic is because policymakers refuse to consider its impact on the needs of Arab people. With Israel, it's a different story. Over-attentiveness to Israeli concerns coupled with the lack of sensitivity to what Arabs think about our actions has led to deep fractures between Arabs and the US and within the Arab World. Since 200 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Wall Street Journal: The Oil Shock Is Causing a $45 Billion Rupture in the Economy * Americans have spent a total of $45 billion more on diesel and gasoline because of Trump and House Republicans' war of choice in Iran. That added expense is crushing hardworking families and adding to voters' discontent with the economy ahead of this year's midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal reports that "The surging costs are eating an o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Warren Grills Bessent on Trump's Failing Economic Agenda, Questioning Administration's Plans to Lower Grocery Costs As Monthly Grocery Inflation Hits Nearly Four-Year High "If you are unable to recognize that President Trump's economic agenda is raising costs on American families, it means you have no plan to fix it." * U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren more PR

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 17, 2026: * * * President Donald J. Trump Secures Historic Deals with China, Delivering for American Workers, Farmers, and Industry CONTRIBUTING TO PEACE AND PROSPERITY: This week, during the first visit of a U.S. President to the People's Republic of China since 2017, President Donald J. Trump reached consensus with President Xi Jinping on several issues that will enhance stability and confidence for businesses and consumers around the world. * President Trump and more PR