CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 -- Adler University posted the following news: * * * Neal Rubin, Ph.D., ABPP, named 2026 Outstanding International Psychologist by the Society for Global Psychology of the American Psychological Association * For decades, Neal Rubin, Ph.D., ABPP, has dedicated his career to advancing psychology, championing human rights, mentoring future professionals, and building meaningful connections across borders. That lifelong commitment has now earned him one of the field's highest international honors. The Society for G more PR

LONDON, England, June 17 (TNSrep) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: * * * BloombergNEF's Electric Vehicle Outlook 2026: Global EV Sales Set For Another Record-Breaking Year, But Growth in Some Major Markets Slows KEY TAKEAWAYS * BloombergNEF's Electric Vehicle Outlook expects over 23 million passenger electric vehicles (EVs) to be sold globally this year - a jump of 11% from 2025. * China continues to lead the global EV market, accounting for 63% of electric cars sold globally in 2025. By 2030, the co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- During the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, British Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders delivered a statement condemning widespread human rights abuses and the suppression of peaceful dissent by multiple global regimes. Sanders called out Iran for its continued execution of protesters and criticized China for failing to implement recommendations from the Xinjiang assessment while continuing violations in Xinjiang and Tibet. She described the erosion of the rights of wom more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * CAIR Welcomes MOU to End War on Iran, Warns Against Continued Israeli Sabotage Through Killing and Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed reports that the United States and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending the war on Iran, while warning that Israel more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * Enemies of Energy: Fracking and natural gas The American transition from coal to natural gas in electricity production since 2000 has cancelled out the combined annual CO2 emissions from Germany and France, two of the planet's biggest economic engines. Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from the "Myths and Misconceptions" section of Enemies of Energy, a research rep more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Secures Key Provisions to Strengthen Our National Security and Coordination with Partners in the Indo-Pacific Region * June 16, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) advanced numerous provisions led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to strengthen our security and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. Duckworth's provisions would improve coordination and planning with our partners in the Indo-P more PR

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Transparency Of The Trump Administration's Preliminary Deal With Iran * June 15, 2026 Durbin: "The current loose framework stunningly avoids critical issues related to Iran's nuclear program... did we really start a war to return to the same deal Trump abandoned during his first term as President?" WASHINGTON - After the Trump Administration announced a preliminary deal to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Statement on U.S.-Iran Agreement * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, released the following statement: "While the full details of this agreement have yet to be released, a deal of this magnitude deserves thorough review. It is critical that the Senate has the opportunity to examine the details, ask tough questions, and ensure America's interests and those of our allies are protected. Our objective must remain clear more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Over 3 months later: Donald Trump's Iran war continues to drain American wallets While the Trump administration's policies drive up energy costs, California is protecting consumers What you need to know: At 107 days, Trump's reckless Iran war has cost Americans a growing $58.8 billion in extra fuel costs. California's petroleum watchdog is out with a new market update - and the findings make clear that Trump's reckle 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 by Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Center for Religious Freedom, to Providence: * * * Secularism: Universal to the West, Provincial to Everywhere Else In the West many long-stable electoral patterns are disappearing. Centrist political parties have eroded in Germany, France, the UK, and elsewhere, and are being supplanted by polarized right- and left-wing groups. The U more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by Walter Russell Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III distinguished fellow in strategy and statesmanship, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Trump, Cynicism, and the Deal The Iran negotiation demonstrates both his strengths and his weaknesses. - The great Iran deal is here, President Trump has declared. Big if true, as they say on the internet. The agreement was more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by senior fellow Tod Lindberg: * * * Still the One: Review of "The Return of the Great Powers" by Brendan Simms In foreign policy, "realism" is in bloom, with The Return of the Great Powers by Brendan Simms the latest entry. Simms is a professor at Cambridge University in the UK, and the task he has set himself is to make sense of the state of global orde more PR

NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by European Union Director for Advocacy Philippe Dam: * * * European Parliament Presses for Action to End Transnational Repression Bold Responses Needed to Protect People at Risk - The European Parliament in Strasbourg adopted on June 16 its second motion in a year pressing European Union institutions and governments to address transnational repression. Transnational repression encompasses violations used by states to target, silence, or int more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins America's Newsroom on Fox News to Discuss the Proposed Peace Deal with Iran * Washington -Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined America's Newsroom on Fox News to discuss the president's interim memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran. *Click the photo above or here to watch* Partial Transcript Hagerty on the U.S.-Ir more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo on Fox. The Senator discussed President Trump's leadership on Iran and the Republican Party's focus on their agenda of affordability, safety, and prosperity for Americans ahead of the midterms. On a possible third reconciliation package: "...[W]e are not going t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Independent Community Bankers has submitted a public comment letter urging the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to deny the application filed by Payward Inc., Cheyenne, Wyoming, for a National Trust Bank Charter for its subsidiary, Payward National Trust Company. The application proposes that PNTC will primarily provide services related to digital assets, including custody services, staking support, trading activities, and collateral management. ICBA contends that Payward's application fails to meet the stat more ST

LONDON, England, June 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The International Chamber of Shipping issued the following statement on June 15, 2026, by Secretary General Thomas A. Kazakos on the announcement of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran * * * "This announcement comes as a relief to the 20,000 seafarers who have been caught in the middle of this war. Their safe departure from the region must be a top priority but will take time. "With around 500 ships needing to pass through the Strait to exit the area this will require coordinat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by John C.K. Daly, non-resident fellow at the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute in Washington, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Putin's PRC Visit Failed to Advance Power of Siberia 2 Executive Summary: * Shares of Gazprom dropped sharply after Russian President Vladimir Putin's May visit to the People's Republic of China (PRC) ended without progress on the Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline. * Gazprom lost about $1.4 billion more PR

NEW YORK, June 16 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for the Euro Area Fell in May * Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.  This month's release of the composite economic indexes incorporates annual benchmark revisions which bri more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Iran and the U.S. Announce an Initial Peace Deal * WASHINGTON (June 16, 2026) - The United States and Iran have reached an initial peace deal, but it'll be several days until the final agreement is signed. Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, said both sides have permanently ended military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, with the ceasefire effective the night of June 15. In the preliminary agreement, Iran's nuclear weap more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 16 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * Medical Product Alert Ndeg2/2026: Falsified JAKAVI (ruxolitinib) * Alert Summary This WHO Medical Product Alert refers to three batches of falsified JAKAVI (ruxolitinib). These falsified products have been detected in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and Turkiye and reported to WHO in May 2026. The falsified products have been illicitly sold to patients via online platforms and, in at least one instance, have al more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski: "It is hard right now. Every Alaskan is feeling it." * Washington, DC- Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the impacts the Iran conflict has had on energy markets and prices, particularly in rural Alaska. Watch the speech here. Transcript As Delivered Madam President, like so many across the Senate, really, across the country, I think we've all been watching the news this weekend to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48641) entitled "Proposals to Limit Member of Congress Financial Activities: Analysis of Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In recent years, some Members of Congress have proposed reforms that would prohibit the purchase, sale, ownership, or holding of certain financial instruments by Members of Congress and other specified congressional officers and employe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on June 16, 2026, by staffer Tom Hundley: * * * Before News of Possible Iran Deal, Films Helped Explain How Crisis Led to War President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday, June 14, by announcing what may or may not be another new ceasefire with Iran. No details have been made public, but what is clear is that the joint U.S.-Israel assault on Iran has left all of the warring factions in a substantia more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Seeks to Rebuild American Manufacturing, Lower Costs, and Help Create Good-Paying Jobs * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and fellow Democrats on new legislation to modernize and expand the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank's mission and strengthen domestic manufacturing and national security while addressing affordability. Authorizing and expanding the Make More in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Goldman Introduces Bill to Support Abraham Accords Expansion * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Craig Goldman (TX-12), a co-chair of the House Abraham Accords Caucus, has introduced the Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026, supporting the expansion of President Donald Trump's Abraham Accords to further advance America's national security and economic prosperity. "Through the Abraham Accords, America has expanded its influence across the world. No more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of State: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 12, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C St NW Washington, DC 20541 Dear Secretary Rubio: President Trump's unauthorized war with Iran has destabilized one of the world's m more PR

WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release: * * * Response to the U.S. Iran Agreement * In response to the U.S. Iran agreement, Oil Change International US Program Manager, Allie Rosenbluth, said: "Any agreement that reduces further violence is welcome. But this announcement should not be mistaken as the end to the crisis, given Israel has vowed to remain in occupied areas of southern Lebanon indefinitely, while violence continues in Gaza and the West Bank. As attention turns to th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Leads Probe of Binance Routing Funds to Iran-Backed Proxy Groups, Raises Conflict of Interest from Trump Ties * Senators emphasize extensive violations of sanctions and anti-money laundering laws by largest cryptocurrency exchange Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and colleagues are probing cryptocurrency exchange Binance's role in facilitating sanction evasions by the Iranian regime through millions of d more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Block Warnock War Powers Resolution to Stop President Trump's War in Iran * Today, Senate Republicans blocked Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock's War Powers Resolution to stop President Trump's war in Iran This action follows more than 100 days of war in the Middle East In April, Senator Warnock introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate to force a vote on whether senators support or reject the president's illegal war of more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on Reported Iran Deal Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released a statement on the reported agreement struck between President Trump and the Iranian government toward a permanent end to the war. "This war has been costly and misguided from the beginning. It's put American servicemembers in harm's way, costing over a dozen people their lives. It's put an unstable region at risk o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Slash Wasteful Defense Spending Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today held a press conference to call for major cuts to the Pentagon's budget request for Fiscal Year 2027, in light of Donald Trump's illegal war in Iran and as Trump pushes to increase an already outrageously bloated defense budget to $1.5 trillion - the highest since World War II. Senator Markey also today introduced the Slash the more PR

PARIS, France, June 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Transnational Repression: RSF calls on the EU and its member states to join forces to protect journalists in exile * Reporters without Borders (RSF) welcomes the European Parliament's adoption of a resolution on Transnational Repression. It sends an important political signal. Nevertheless, protecting journalists in exile requires decisive action not only from the EU institutions but also from member states. The European Parliament has a more PR

LONDON, England, June 16 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the following news: * * * UK deepens joint migration efforts and marks Pakistan's role in brokering US-Iran peace deal on two-day Ministerial visit * * Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer uses a visit to Islamabad to thank Pakistan for their leadership in brokering the US-Iran peace deal. * Visit underlines longstanding UK support for stability in the Middle East and for Pakistan's mediation role. * Minister bolsters joint UK-Pakistan efforts more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * World Cup puts spotlight on immigration policy UC professor teaches course on sports and politics By Michael Miller, 513-556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu CNN and NPR turned to a political science professor at the University of Cincinnati to explain the intersection of sports and politics at the FIFA World Cup. Cities across the United States are playing host to fans and players from around the world for the international soccer tournament held every more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers to Receive Over $2 Billion in Tax Relief This Summer and Fall * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly three million New Yorkers across the state will receive over $2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. STAR provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and seniors statewi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Whitehouse Slam Big Oil's Massive Windfall Profits as Americans Face Skyrocketing Gas Prices At $100 per barrel of oil, total industry windfall profits could reach $234 billion by the end of 2026 Gas prices up by as much as 52 percent since Trump started Iran War "The pattern is consistent: while Americans suffer from high prices and the Iran War imposes tens of billions of dollars of new costs on the American public, the oil in more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 17 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * WCC signs joint civil society statement on AI in warfare * The World Council of Churches has signed a statement on AI in warfare that calls on tech companies and states to halt the use of AI systems in military kill chains, including AI decision-support systems, target generation systems, remote biometric surveillance, and multimodal AI models such as large language models. The statement further urges that all other AI system more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 17 -- The World Meteorological Organization issued the following news release: * * * Extreme heat and rainfall, glacier loss and record ocean heat impact Asia in 2025 Paro, Bhutan (WMO) - Dangerous heat, devastating rainfall and flooding, and severe drought affected millions of people across Asia in 2025, exacting a heavy human and economic toll, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It highlights the urgency and effectiveness of life-saving early warning services to limit the d more PR