WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Lawler Chooses Suffering": Mike Lawler Blasted for Making Life Unaffordable for Hudson Valley Families * "Deeply MAGA." "An affront to constituents." "Vote him out." Month after month, Hudson Valley voters have been flooding the pages of local papers to blast Mike Lawler for raising costs while hardworking families at home struggle to make ends meet -from rubber-stamping Trump's chaotic tariffs to doing nothing to stop Trum more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Trump's No Tax On Tips Gamble Risks Falling Short With Disgruntled Vegas Voters" [Bloomberg] * New reporting from Bloomberg highlights what Southern Nevadans have been feeling for the past year: "higher costs for groceries, healthcare, housing, and gas." The report is also flashing warning signs for out-of-touch Marty O'Donnell, who has whole-heartedly backed Republicans' cost-spiking agenda. One GOP strategist even admitted th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * 100 Days Since President Trump Launched His War Of Choice In Iran, Durbin Again Criticizes The Administration For Their Unclear Strategy * June 09, 2026 Durbin: "We cannot allow the President to wage a war without checks, oversight, and accountability." WASHINGTON - Following the 100-day mark of the Iran War, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor today criticizing President Trump's unclear strategy and re more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * President Trump's Decision on Iran as Time Runs Out By Logan Sekulow President Donald Trump just issued a major warning to Iran following heightened military escalation. The country will "pay the price" if it doesn't reach a peace deal with the United States. As reported: US President Donald Trump said the United States may begin striking Iran's power plants and bridges due to the Islamic regime "tapping the United States along" in talks, accor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Delivers Floor Speech Highlighting Contributions of Arizona's Iranian Community, Calls for Temporary Protected Status * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) delivered a speech on the House Floor in support of the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act, legislation she introduced to provide Temporary Protected Status and work authorization to eligible Iranian nationals already living legally in the United States.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * As Inflation Surges, Republicans in Congress Are Looking the Other Way * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and as Senior House Democrat on Congress' Joint Economic Committee, today released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)' Consumer Price Index report showed inflation rising 4.2 percent over the past year and 0.5 percent in May alone, the highest annual inflation rate more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 10, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on May 2026 CPI Inflation Data Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for May 2026 was 4.2 percent: "Today's inflation data confirms what people already feel every time th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Cato Scholar: Pentagon Budget Misses the Point * House Republicans today proposed a $1.072 trillion Pentagon spending bill for FY2027, with a massive surge in munitions funding in response to shortages in U.S. stockpiles as a result of the ongoing war in Iran and significant drawdowns to arm Ukraine. Cato senior fellow Katherine Thompson argues the spending increase without structural reforms on munitions expenditure is an expensive ban more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by Emanuele Rossi, editor at Formiche magazine, and senior analyst at Decode39: * * * Europe and India: A Marriage of Convenience The biggest of the so-called middle powers are seeking greater cooperation to hedge against war and uncertainty. - Europe's strategic horizon is shifting eastward. Russia's war against Ukraine, instability in the Red Sea, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, transatlantic trade and political fricti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Leads Call for Strong Guardrails on Trump Administration Stonewalling of Wind and Solar Projects * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) led Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) in a letter to the leadership of Interior-Environment and Energy-Water Appropriations subcommittees calling on them to put guardrails in place that would stop the Trump Administ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following excerpts of a commentary on June 10, 2026, by Jon B. Alterman, Zbigniew Brzezinski chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, to The Hill: * * * America needs the trust of its friends, not its adversaries Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman spent hundreds of hours negotiating with Iranian diplomats, and she came away with a surprising conclusion: "I don't think negotiations are ever about trust," she told me. She was right, but not comp more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by Victor Cha, president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department, and Andy Lim, deputy director and fellow with the CSIS Korea Chair: * * * The 2026 World Cup: Sports and Conflict The world will come together for the World Cup in North America starting this week. To what extent can the gathering of athletes, the spirit of competition, and the goodwill created by sport provide opportunities for diplomacy in a wo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of a press briefing on June 9, 2026, entitled "Previewing the G7 Summit". Event participants included President Victor Cha and Chief of Staff Will Todman, both of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department, Philip Luck, director of Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, Max Bergmann, director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Stuart Center, Maria Snegovaya, senior fellow of the Europe, Russia, and Eu more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing * Presenting a unified front, the highest-ranking civilian and military leaders of the Air Force and Space Force told a Senate subcommittee June 9 that the historic boost in spending for the department is necessary to defend the nation and that mechanisms are already in place to spend the funds wisely and to maximum effect. 04:58 Video Player 0 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene Responds to Latest Inflation Report * Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after new data shows prices rose 4.2% annually in May. "The latest inflation report shows what working families across the country have been feeling for months: prices are too high, budgets are squeezed, and paychecks don't go as far. President Trump's illegal tariffs and Congressional Republicans' economic policies are di more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Republicans For Failing To Address Affordability Concerns As Americans Are Paying Sky-High Prices For Gas, Groceries, & Health Care * June 09, 2026 Durbin: "American families are struggling. They don't believe that Trump's policies have given them any relief from what they face on a day-to-day basis." WASHINGTON - During a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) slammed congressional Re more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Explosive Weapons Killed More Than 22,600 Civilians in 2025, New Report Finds * Today, on the occasion of the publication of the Explosive Weapons Monitor 2025 annual report, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) calls on States to reaffirm the fundamental principle of civilian protection, strengthen International Humanitarian Law, and end the use of prohibited weapons. According to the Explosive Weapons Monitor's annual report, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Foundation for Defense of Democracies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) programs. FDD's Center on Economic and Financial Power (CEFP) recognizes the importance of reforming the AML/CFT framework but raises concerns about elements of the proposed rule that may undermine national security outcomes. T more ST

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- GeoComply Solutions has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) addressing the proposed rule on anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance program requirements for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers (PPSIs). GeoComply, a company specializing in location intelligence and fraud prevention technologies, articulated its support for the rule's objectives while urging enhancements to the technical standards for geographic ri more ST

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Rebukes Trump's Broken Agenda, Touts Work to Help Colorado * Hickenlooper: "President Trump started a wildfire for the American people. Then he took away every bucket of water." Hickenlooper fought to bring down costs, fight climate change, deliver billions for Colorado projects WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper took to the Senate floor to contrast the Trump administration's broken promises and corruption wit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * High Prices Making Working Families Sweat This Summer Thanks to Trump's Tariff Chaos and War in Iran * High temperatures and higher prices rob working families of a restful summer break Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows prices surged 4.2% over the past year in May, the fastest pace since April 2023. The inflationary consequences of Trump's war in Iran and his chaotic tar more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * House Intelligence Committee Democrats Call on Trump to Rescind Pulte Appointment Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) today led Democratic Members of the House Intelligence Committee in a letter to President Donald Trump calling for him to rescind the appointment of Bill Pulte to the position of Acting Director of National Intelligence due to his complete lack of  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by senior fellow John Lee to The Australian: * * * Why a Rogue North Korea Could Be Xi's Weakest Link The more aggressive and militarily capable North Korea becomes, the more likely Japan, South Korea, and the US threaten China. - Xi Jinping doesn't do overseas trips for diplomatic show. So why did he meet Kim Jong-un in North Korea earlier this week in  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICE: Harder Votes No on New ICE Funding, Condemns Blank Check while Working Families Struggle * Reconciliation package redirects nearly $70 billion in taxpayer and health care dollars to ICE WASHINGTON - Today, following the U.S. House passage of legislation to redirect billions in taxpayer and health care dollars to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09), who voted no, released the following statement condem more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 10 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Cook Political Report: "Ohio Poll Could Portend Trouble for Republicans" * COLUMBUS, OH - With Donald Trump's disastrous economic policies - like the tariffs that are raising the price of goods, the reckless war with Iran that is raising gas prices, and the healthcare cuts that are ripping care away from Ohio families and putting hospitals at risk - new polling could indicate that "his political problems had metastasized and spread to infect Republi more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Inflation Hit Record High in May After Whatley Promised a "Very, Very Strong" Q1 & Q2 * New Consumer Price Index data reveals inflation " jumped to 4.2%" in May - a new high - "as the Iran war pushed energy prices higher." But last December, DC Insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley promised "an economy that's growing and very, very strong first quarter, second quarter" in 2026. Michael Whatley: "So we're very excited about the p more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * Inflation still stubbornly high in May, future rate increase growing more likely: CEI analysis * The Consumer Price Index report for May shows inflation rose 0.5 percent across all sectors, with energy continuing to be a major factor in higher prices. While the president continues to ask the Fed to lower interest rates, job and inflation data suggest a rate increase is now more likely. CEI Finance and Monetary Policy  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by political scientist Beka Chedia in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgian Dream Seeking U.S. Reset While Resisting Requisite Reforms Executive Summary: * Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party has signaled its desire to restore the suspended U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership and claimed active dialogue with Washington is underway. At the same time, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rejected suggestions that Georgia mu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by foreign affairs analyst Fuad Shahbazov in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russia Balances Relationship with Iran and Other Gulf States Executive Summary: * Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on April 27 about the ongoing conflict in and around Iran. The visit highlighted the two states' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, signed in January 2025. * Russia  more PR

ADDISON, Texas, June 10 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Responds to May CPI * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to the May Consumer Price Index, which rose by 4.2%, and CORE CPI, which rose by 2.9%: "High inflation is wholly a product of the temporary energy spike due to the Iran War. Ongoing strong small business creation and job numbers demonstrate that job creators understand that this time, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy explains why Congress is unlikely to pass new budgets: "Every single Democrat will vote no" * Watch Kennedy's comments here. WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained why he believes Senate Democrats will refuse to pass a new budget in favor of another government shutdown before the midterm elections in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Key excerpts of the speech are below: "I do not want America to be the world's policeman.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Joins Schiff, Kaine, Schumer, 34 Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and 34 Senate Democrats in refuting the Trump administration's claim in a May 1 letter to Congress that the hostilities that be more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * May Inflation Jumps Again Due to Iran Conflict * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) on all items, increased by 4.2% for the 12 months ending in May, above last month's 3.8% reading but in line with economists' expectations. From April to May, the inflation rate decreased to 0.5% from 0.6%. Core inflation, which excludes volat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSxrep) -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: McCain Institute Hosts Senator Coons, Religious Freedom Experts for Discussion in U.S. Senate The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) hosted an event in the U.S. Senate on June 9 highlighting its report, "The State of Religious Freedom Worldwide: An Inside Look at the Axis of Upheaval's Religious Persecution and How the U.S. Can Counteract It." U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chair of the Senate Human Rights more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * New Yorkers Join Attorney General James in Celebrating the Passage of the One Fair Price Act * Following the passage of the One Fair Price Act in the state legislature the passage of the One Fair Price Act in the state legislature, a broad coalition of advocates, elected officials, and community leaders today expressed their support for the nation-leading legislation. Championed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and sponsor more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Nine Clemson-connected veterans among first inductees into South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame * 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Clemson University's singular military heritage was on display when nine men who attended the University, including four Medal of Honor recipients, were inducted into the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame during its inaugural gala at Fort Jackson on June 6, 2026, the 82nd anniversary of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Confronts Department of Energy Secretary Wright * Click here (link is external) to watch the exchange. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) confronted U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright during a Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing. Rep. Salinas questioned Secretary Wright about rising energy and gas costs since President Trump took office in his second term, which i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Ramirez, Takano, Lee Join CPS Educators and Parents and Human Rights Leaders Demand an End to Republican Attacks on Trans, Black, Brown Students * The press conference took place ahead of the Congressional hearing for which CPS's leadership was subpoenaed to testify. Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), House Education and Workforce Committee members Representatives Mark Takano (CA-39) and Summer Lee (PA-12),  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPUBLICANS DID THAT: Costs Rise to Highest Level in Three Years * The cost of everything - from gas, energy, food, and health care - is on the rise. Today's inflation report offers gloomy news for House Republicans, who promised to lower the high cost of living on day one, but have failed - epically. Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran - which the so-called GOP moderates have stood behind - is partly responsible for the pain A more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Unveil $1 Trillion+ Defense Funding Bill, Largest in History, Amid Steep Domestic Program Cuts * WASHINGTON -House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released their 2027 Defense funding bill, which will be considered by the Defense subcommittee during a closed meeting tomorrow. The bill sets the Pentagon budget at more than $1 trillion - the largest in U.S. history and a $234 billion increase over 2026. The extravagant incre more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Republicans Unveil $1 Trillion+ Defense Funding Bill, Largest in History, Amid Steep Domestic Program Cuts The $1,072,210,299,000 Pentagon budget is the most expensive in U.S. history, a $234 billion increase - House Appropriations Committee Republicans today released their 2027 Defense funding bill, which will be considered by the Defense subcommittee during a closed me more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48978) entitled "Russian Military Activities in Asia: Combined Military Exercises and Patrols" by Andrew S. Bowen, Russian and European affairs analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Historically, Russia has claimed a role as a major actor in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2012, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a policy by which Russia would seek to emphasize and further develop economic and trade opportunities with Asia, in part more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on June 9, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Obstruct the Major Richard Star Act for Combat-Injured Veterans Blumenthal slams Republican proposal to fund the Major Richard Star Act by slashing benefits for disabled veterans with tinnitus and sleep apnea - Senate Republicans today blocked two attempts from U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Alex Padilla, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, issued the following letter to President Trump: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump: On May 21, 2026, you issued an Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on June 10, 2026: * * * Disrupting Iran's Weapons Procurement Today, the Department of State is taking action to designate four Iran- and Belarus-based entities and individuals involved in the procurement of arms and related materiel intended to support Iran's military. The United States, as directed in the President's National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, is committed to disrupting procurement efforts supporting Iran's military programs. This action rep more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Scanlon on Republican Reconciliation Bill * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement on Republicans' reconciliation bill: "Today, House Republicans joined their Senate counterparts to pass a partisan budget bill that turbocharges corrupt immigration enforcement, at the expense of Americans' civil rights and economic security. Last summer, with the passa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Transparency International U.S. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The letter addresses the proposed rule outlining anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance program requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers, pursuant to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The organization, part of a global coalition fighting corrupt more ST

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Transparency International U.S., a chapter of the global anti-corruption coalition Transparency International, has called on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to strengthen regulatory requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) proposed rule. The letter to Treasury's Regulatory and Strategic Affairs Division emphasizes the need to enhance anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctions compliance programs to addre more ST

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Economic Fury Disrupts Foreign Networks Supporting Iran's Military and Weapons Programs Today, as part of Economic Fury, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned nine individuals and entities that have supported weapons procurement on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL). "Through Economic Fury, th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * U.S. Plans Major Strikes on Iran, Hegseth Says After a busy morning visiting troops in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled back to the United States to MacDill Air Force Base in Florida for a meeting with U.S. Central Command leadership, where discussion centered on, among other things, operations planned for Iran. "Central Command will be busy tonight because President [Donald J.] Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard, and we will more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins National Report on Newsmax to Discuss Latest on Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) this morning joined National Report on Newsmax to discuss President Trump's latest actions against Iran as he continues working to keep Americans safe and secure. On President Trump's latest posture on the military conflict: "Look, President Trump means business, and I hope the Iranians are paying attention be more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Pushes for Increase in Mileage Reimbursement Rate as Gas Prices Skyrocket * The average gas price in Georgia is $3.81 a gallon, largely resulting from President Trump's Iran War Senator Reverend Warnock urged the Internal Revenue Service to increase the standard mileage reimbursement rate and give a bigger tax deduction to Georgia's gig workers and independent contractors This adjustment would benefit millions of independent contr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on New Inflation Numbers * Inflation hit 4.2% as Middle East war drags on Trump today in the Oval Office: "I love the inflation." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement on new inflation data showing consumer prices are up for the third month, climbing to 4.2% as of today: "President Trump's reckless war with Iran and backwards economic poli more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch: "While the president isn't thinking about this affordability challenge, let me tell you who is, and it's Vermonters." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today delivered remarks from the Senate floor on how President Trump's illegal and unconstitutional war in Iran has created immense economic hardship for Americans already struggling to make ends meet. In his remarks, Senator Welch underscored how the president's unilater more PR