WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * $1,072,210,299,000 - Republicans Push Forward with Largest Defense Funding Bill in History Republicans on the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee today advanced their 2027 funding bill during a closed meeting. 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 increase in Def more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that w more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

SYDNEY, Australia, June 10 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news: * * * COP31 electrification push a welcome first step by Presidency, but insufficient without ending fossil fuels Bonn, Germany, Tuesday 9 June 2026 -- Greenpeace has welcomed the COP31 Presidency's electrification initiative -- a 35% by 2035 target as part of the Action Agenda launch -- as a positive step forward, but said it must be coupled with a rapid phase out of fossil fuels as part of a just transition to renewable energy to keep the 1.5 C limit with more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Endorses Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 * AUVSI endorses the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, introduced by Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin in the U.S. Senate, and Representatives John Moolenaar and Debbie Dingell in the U.S. House. The bill would protect U.S. transportation infrastructure and the domestic automotive industry from exploitation by fore more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Trump Presidency Has Cost Nevada Families Nearly $3,000 Extra on Average * WASHINGTON, DC - A new report released by the U.S. Congress's Joint Economic Committee (JEC) reveals that Donald Trump's presidency has cost Nevada families an additional $2,900 or more on average to date. From cost-raising tariffs to cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, Donald Trump's policies have made costs go up for hardworking families - squeezing their budgets even more  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Connecticut members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so t more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on June 12, 2026, by Tina Dolbaia, associate fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, and Leah Kieff, senior associate (non-resident) with the Project on Prosperity and Development: * * * Eurasia's Shifting Balance of Influence: An Opening for the United States? Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has significantly altered the strategic landscape across Eurasia. The Kremlin's resources have been stretched thin, weakening  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on June 12, 2026, by Victor Cha, president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department: * * * Who Are G7's Top Performers? Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) will convene in Evian-les-Bains on June 15-17, 2026, at a time of great geopolitical and economic disruption. This will be the first multilateral leaders' meeting of this elite club of advanced industrialized democracies since the start of U.S. and Israeli military action on Ir more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing * WASHINGTON - 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 effec more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Delaware members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Inflation Spikes to Highest Level in Three Years While GOP Senate Candidates Dismiss Voters' Economic Pain Today, a new report found that inflation in the U.S has risen for the third straight month, to the highest level in three years, as the Iran War, which Republican Senate candidates have repeatedly voted to continue, has "measurably pushed prices higher for American consumers." Families are struggling with gas price spikes, a fer more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how District of Columbia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our govern more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Before the Outbreak, Rollins Warned Screwworm Would Be "Devastating" and a "Threat To Our Homeland" Under Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, seven cases of New World screwworm have been detected in the U.S., posing a major threat to the agricultural sector, particularly the beef industry. Before screwworm entered the U.S., Rollins warned about the impacts of an outbreak and the devastation it would cause to f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * DATA: Producer Prices Surge Under Trump Donald Trump's reckless trade war and unpopular war of choice with Iran continue to drive up prices. New economic data released today shows producer prices increased 1.1% in May and 6.5% annually, the largest 12-month increase in nearly four years. Producer price data from the last two months marks the largest two-month increase in over four years. Consumer Price Index data for May releas more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: As Trump Declares "I Love the Inflation," Working Families Throughout America Are Paying More, Earning Less, and Cutting Back With Donald Trump declaring "I love the inflation" and bragging that "I don't think about Americans' financial situations," it's no surprise that people in states throughout the country are paying more, earning less, and cutting back. As Trump and his extreme Republicans continue their assa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * INFLATION DATA: Prices Skyrocket To Record Highs Due to Trump's War With Iran Trump's inflation has eaten up Americans' wages - Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index report for May 2026, showing inflation surged to 4.2% year over year, the highest in three years. Donald Trump's unpopular war of choice with Iran has pushed up fuel prices -- energy prices jumped 23.5% and gas prices rose 40.5%, which has in turn more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Trump Has Claimed More Than 40 Times That His War with Iran Was Nearly Over Donald Trump's unpopular war of choice with Iran has raged for more than 100 days, and 14 U.S. service members have been killed and the economy has been wrecked as prices continue to skyrocket. Since the war began, Trump has claimed more than 40 times that the war was close to an end, that a deal was near, or that the war was already over -- and each tim more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Trump Says "I Love the Inflation" as Prices Surge Today's inflation report shows inflation at 4.2% annually as Trump's war with Iran pushes prices even higher - When asked this morning if he was concerned about new inflation data, Donald Trump said, "No, I love it. The numbers were great. You know what I really love? I love the inflation." The Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index report for May 2026 released today shows that infla more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Does David Valadao "Love the Inflation"? * The cost of everything - from gas, energy, food, and health care - is on the rise. But the president could care less, declaring yesterday from the Oval Office: "I LOVE the inflation." He was, of course, referring to the latest report that showed inflation spiking to a three-year high, forcing Californians to pay more for everything - including gas, energy, food, and health care. Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Does MAGA Jim Desmond "Love the Inflation" as Much as Donald Trump? * Suffering from another case of 'foot in mouth' disease, Donald Trump declared from the Oval Office: "I LOVE the inflation." He was, of course, referring to the latest report that showed inflation spiking to a three-year high, forcing Californians to pay more for everything - including gas, energy, food, and health care. Donald Trump's declaration raises th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12696) by energy policy specialist Michael Ratner. Here are excerpts: * * * Effects of Iran Conflict on Natural Gas Prices The U.S./Israel military operations against Iran that commenced on February 28, 2026, quickly raised the specter of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the Persian Gulf for the transit of natural gas, oil, and other commodities. Approximately 20% of the world's liquefied natural gas (LNG), more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Florida members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Foreign Policy for America issued the following statement on June 11, 2026: * * * Trump's Escalation of the Iran War Risks More American Lives, Unlikely to Change Status Quo President Trump's choice to resume bombing Iran while threatening U.S. troops on the ground to seize oil infrastructure would do nothing to resolve his costly war of choice and would likely lead to more American casualties. Military strikes have failed to create real progress in negotiations in the past and are more unlikely to do so now. Moreove more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Georgia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Hawaii members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that w more ST

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Hell Cats Rebecca Bennett and JoAnna Mendoza Join MS NOW to Talk About How They'll Flip Their Seats Red to Blue * Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett (NJ-07) and Marine Corps drill instructor JoAnna Mendoza (AZ-06) talk about the Hell Cats, why they'll win in Nov. Red to Blue candidates Rebecca Bennett (NJ-07) and JoAnna Mendoza (AZ-06) joined MS NOW's The Weeknight to talk about why they are stepping up to serve once again, a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono Statement on Committee Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Committee passed its draft of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) earlier this week: "I'm pr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks at the markup of the fiscal 2027 U.S. Department of Homeland Security funding bill: * * * Thank you Chairman Cole, Chairman Amodei, and Ranking Member Cuellar. I also want to join my colleagues in congratulating Chairman Amodei on his retirement. Let me just say thank you for your serious deliberation, your integrity in the process, your commitment to this country, your professionalism I've always enjoy more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on June 11, 2026, at the subcommittee markup of the fiscal 2027 U.S. Department Defense funding bill: * * * Thank you, Chairman Cole, Chairman Calvert, and Ranking Member McCollum. I also want to thank the subcommittee staff for their work on this bill. Jennifer Chartrand, Jason Gray, and Ed Etzkorn on the minority, and Adam Sullivan and his talented team on the majority side. Thank you for all your hard more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-645) on the Energy Emergency Leadership Act (H.R. 7258). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on May 11, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7258, Energy Emergency Leadership Act, was introduced by Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) with Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) on January 27, 2026. H.R. 7258 amends the Department of Energy Organization (DOE) Act to elevate the leadership of DOE's emergency response and cybersecurity fu more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-646) on the Energy Threat Analysis Center Act (H.R. 7305). The report was advanced by Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on May 12, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7305, Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026, was introduced by Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) with Rep. Gabe Evans (R- CO) on February 2, 2026. H.R. 7305 would amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Department of Energy (DOE) program that prov more ST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 12 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * CNBC : Trump says 'I love the inflation' after consumer price index hits 3-year high Las Vegas Sun : US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4% Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind. Joe Lombardo is stumbli more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on June 12, 2026, by senior fellow Luke Coffey to Arab News: * * * NATO Can No Longer Treat the Arctic as a Peripheral Concern The next NATO Summit is now only weeks away. With no end in sight to Russia's war with Ukraine and instability continuing in the Middle East between the US and Iran, the leaders of the alliance have a full in-tray. Even so, NATO recently turned its more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: National Campaign Seeks Jones Act Repeal to Reduce Fuel, Food, and Energy Prices * ARLINGTON, VA- In case you missed it, Freight Waves reported on Americans for Prosperity's six-figure digital advocacy campaign urging Congress to permanently repeal the Jones Act, a century-old maritime law unnecessarily increases the cost of fuel, food, and energy for American households. The initiative combines targeted online a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Idaho members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that we more ST

MUNICH, Germany, June 13 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Clemens Fuest: "Interest rate hike is the right move now" Clemens Fuest, President of the ifo Institute, welcomes today's interest rate decision by the European Central Bank (ECB). "Since inflation in the euro area is above three percent and there is little hope for a de-escalation of the Iran conflict, an interest rate increase is the right move now," notes Fuest. "The ECB is thus following what the markets have already priced in." With to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Illinois members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Indiana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Iowa members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that we  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Kansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that w more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Kentucky members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MORNING JOE: "TAXPAYER DOLLARS SHOULD BE SPENT TO MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Morning Joe, where he made clear that Democrats are focused on lowering costs and ending Donald Trump's reckless war of choice to make life affordable for working families. JON LEMIRE: Mr. Leader, thank you for joining us this mor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Louisiana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so tha more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- 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 13 -- Here's a look at how Maine members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that we more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Maryland members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Massachusetts members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Master of Shadow Fleet Tanker Pleads Guilty in D.C. for Evading U.S. Coast Guard During Weeks-Long Pursuit * WASHINGTON -Avtandil Kalandadze, 47, the former ship master of a shadow fleet tanker that historically transported Iran- and Venezuela-origin oil for the ultimate benefit of U.S. adversaries, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court for refusing to obey orders from the U.S. Coast Guard during a multi-week pu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 13 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Dwindling Fuel Inventories Could Spike Gas Prices Even Higher As Mike Rogers Dismisses Michiganders' Cost Concerns As the Mike Rogers-backed war in Iran fuels another inflation surge, new reporting from The Washington Post reveals that government and commercial fuel inventories are "rapidly depleting," prompting fears that "gasoline prices could surge [even higher] in coming months." While costs skyrocket, Rogers has doubled more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * GOP's Price-Hiking Agenda Causes Inflation to Surge to Highest Level in Years Today, amid reporting that Trump's reckless war of choice in Iran pushed U.S. inflation to 4.2%, its highest level in years, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "Donald Trump and Republicans campaigned on 'ending inflation' and 'no new wars.' Instead, they gave special tax handouts to billionaires, started an unnecessary and more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Michigan members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Middle East Tensions Result in Higher Oil Prices * Key Takeaways 1 Reciprocal strikes by Iran and Israel led to the first attacks between the nations since the April ceasefire. 2 Oil prices rose by over 4% in response to the hostilities. 3 OPEC+ announced a targeted production increase for July, the 4th such output increase in a row, despite production increases being constrained by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 4 P more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Minnesota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so tha more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Mississippi members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so t more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Missouri members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Montana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that  more ST

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 12 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * NATO's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood visits the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain * From 9 to 11 June 2026, NATO's Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood, Javier Colomina, visited the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. During the visit, he reiterated Allied solidarity with Gulf partners and strong condemnation of Iran's indiscriminate attacks across the region. *** Original text here: https://www.nato.int/en/news-and-events/articles/n more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Nebraska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Nevada members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that w more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how New Hampshire members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how New Jersey members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how New Mexico members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how New York members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government s more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how North Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Ohio members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that we  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Oklahoma members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Oregon members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that w more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Pennsylvania members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so  more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin: * * * Full Transcript: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Lee Zeldin: I'm passionate on...on behalf of all the Americans who feel like there hasn't been common sense applied enough with agencies over the course of the year. I' more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * REPORT: Wisconsin Families Paying Over $3,000 More Under President Donald Trump * WISCONSIN - A new report shows that as of May 2026, the average household in Wisconsin has had to spend over $3,000 more on goods and services under President Donald Trump, including health care, rent, energy, and groceries. "While Wisconsinites struggle to make ends meet, President Trump is saying that he 'loves' inflation. President Trump promised he'd bring th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Rhode Island members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Republicans Deliver Results Democrats Play Politics with National Security * Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on The Scott Jennings Show and NewsNation's Katie Pavlich Tonight to discuss how House Republicans are delivering results for the American people by lowering costs, strengthening national security, and advancing President Trump's agenda. Leader Scalise also highlighted the importan more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10 a.m. on June 17, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol: Legislation * S.4726, - Preventing External Aggression and Conflict Escalation ("PEACE") in Sudan Act of 2026 * S.3984, - United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026 * S.4570, - U.S. Technology Procurement and Access to Trusted Hardware ("U.S. Tech PATH") Act * S.4259, - Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026, with an amendment in the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Rule Undermining Underserved Small Business Contractors Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today slammed the Trump Small Business Administration's proposed rule that dramatically changes the 8(a) Business Development Program and undermines the program's mission to provide training,  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 6/5/2026-6/12/2026 * Championing Wins for Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Committee's approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. The NDAA includes a number of provisions championed by Blumenthal t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Statement on Voting No in the Armed Services Committee on 2027 Pentagon Budget * Worked to secure $200 million for Selfridge and $4.4 million for Grayling, first-ever guardrails on DoD AI use, ban on Chinese vehicles on bases, insider trading ban for DoD employees and cancer screening for firefighters WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today that she voted a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how South Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government s more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how South Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11930) by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard. Here are excerpts: * * * Syria and U.S. Policy Syria is in the midst of a political transition shaped by the legacies of decades of authoritarian rule and more than a decade of unrest and conflict that displaced millions and killed hundreds of thousands of Syrians from 2011 through 2024. Ahmed Al Sharaa, whose movement ousted the Iran- and Russia-backed reg more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Tennessee members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so tha more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Texas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that we more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Claims of Iran Deal to End War "Lacks a lot of Credibility" Schiff Says on CNN * Schiff: "One thing is perfectly clear: a tremendous amount of damage has been done, and American families are paying the price in higher gas and higher food prices, and the president's promise to keep us out of foreign wars...he has broken both of those promises spectacularly." Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSrep) -- Tech Transparency Project, a research initiative and project of the Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * TTP Report: YouTube Profits Off U.S.-Sanctioned Iranians amid Middle East Conflict As the Trump administration piles new sanctions on Iran amid the ongoing conflict, YouTube is making money off dozens of channels for U.S.-sanctioned Iranian officials and groups, according to a new Tech Transparency Project (TTP) investigation. TTP found YouTube channels for  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 [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: * * * United for COP31: CSOs from Turkiye and Australia Urge COP President and President of Negotiations to Take Bold Steps to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels * Bonn - 12 June 2026 - While intersessional climate negotiations are taking place in Bonn, a diverse coalition of civil society organisations representing Turkiye and Australia urges the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Utah members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that we  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Vermont members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that  more ST

ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Investments in Western New York and Highlights Affordability Agenda * Governor Kathy Hochul today rallied with New Yorkers in Buffalo to celebrate the passage of the FY 2027 Enacted Budget which includes a slate of wins for the region, including a historic $70 million in direct aid to the City of Buffalo and a $24 million investment in FeedMore of WNY, a hunger-relief organiza more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Washington members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so th more ST

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Washington Post: Republicans Hit the Brakes on Hitting the Gas * As the price of gas sits above $4/gal nationwide, House Republicans have completely abandoned talking about it. Even the GOP representatives who ran on lowering gas prices are defending Trump's war of choice in Iran -at the expense of hardworking families. Rebecca Cooke hit back hard against Derrick Van Orden (R, WI-03): "He's losing sight of the direct correlat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how West Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Wisconsin members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so tha more ST

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Here's a look at how Wyoming members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FRAUD AND EMERGENCY SPENDING: The House has passed the Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act (H.R. 8466), sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., to require federal agencies to make plans for preventing wasteful and fraudulent spending under a federally declared emergency, such as a hurricane or other natural disaster. Biggs said: "It is time to bring some accountability to our government so that  more ST