FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command tech assessment teams evaluate C-sUAS during Operation Sentinel Justice 26 * CAMP SHELBY, Miss. - As drone attacks continue to shape modern conflict from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, the Army Reserve is moving urgently to ensure its formations can detect, assess, and defeat unmanned threats as quickly as possible. More than 12,000 Army Reserve Soldiers are participating in Operational Sentine more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act, originally introduced by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, on June 15, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to bolster defense cooperation between the United States and countries that have normalized relations with Israel under the 2020 Abraham Accords. This bill establishes the United States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative, tasked with enhancing military collaboration to deter aggression from Iran and its proxies  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * AFPI Hosts Discussion on North Korea, Nuclear Deterrence, and U.S. National Security Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) hosted a special fireside chat on confronting the North Korean nuclear threat and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The event featured Fred Fleitz, AFPI Vice Chair for American Security and included discussion of his newly released book, North Korea, Nuclear Brinkmanship, and the Oval Office. The e more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * JD Vance Begins 2028 Presidential Audition Vice President JD Vance has taken the reins in negotiations with Iran in Switzerland and announced that progress is being made. Including, according to Vance, the promising news that Iran has conceded to allow nuclear inspections. This news, coupled with a string of media appearances, has led many to wonder whether Vance has officially begun his audition tour for the 2028 presidential election. As repor more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Questions Trump's Alleged Deal with Iran, Urges Colleagues to Vote to End War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) spoke on the Senate floor, slamming Trump's alleged deal with Iran and calling on her colleagues to end Trump's war of choice. Baldwin's floor speech comes ahead of the Senate vote on the House-passed Iran War Powers Resolution. The measure cleared the House earlier this month with support from four  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Speaking in Paris, France, before the France-Canada Chamber of Commerce and Paris Europlace, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem called on G7 nations to implement coordinated changes to manage widening global trade and capital imbalances. Macklem warned that prolonged domestic deficits and surpluses, combined with a fast, less transparent non-bank financial system, threaten international stability and risk triggering an economic crisis. To stave off severe disruptions, he urged major j more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Senate Passage of War Powers Resolution Directing Trump to End Iran War * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the Senate's passage of H.Con.Res.86, a concurrent resolution under the War Powers Resolution of 1973 directing the President to end his war with Iran: "Today, the Senate joined the House to pass a War Powers Resolution directing President Trump to end his reckles more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Trump's Speech in Pennsylvania * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee and Dean of Pennsylvania's Democratic Congressional Delegation, released the following statement in response to President Trump's remarks on the economy during his visit to Pennsylvania: "Donald Trump came back to Pennsylvania today to do what he does best: lie through his teeth. Two years more PR

NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by Communications Director Michael P. McDonald: * * * World Cup Pride Match While the rest of the world is enjoying one of the largest sporting events that brings people together from all over the world, LGBT imperialists in Seattle are planning to turn a World Cup match into a vehicle to promote their disordere more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Trump's Iran War Has Increased Borrowing Costs by More Than $48 Billion This Year Alone A new analysis from the Center for American Progress finds that President Donald Trump's war with Iran has driven up interest rates, increasing borrowing costs for households, businesses, and the federal government by at least $48.1 billion in 2026 alone. The analysis estimates that long-term interest rates are approximately 0.5 percentage poi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on June 22, 2026, by freelance journalist Askold Krushelnycky: * * * American Conservatives Rally for Ukraine Europeans may not know it, but leading Republicans are continuing to lobby for Ukraine and make the argument that Russia is an enemy. - A conference in Washington, DC, on June 10 gathered participants from across the conservative political spectrum. The aim? To underline that Russia is an adversary of the US, and that supporting Ukraine i more PR

SALISBURY, North Carolina, June 23 -- Catawba College posted the following news: * * * Cooper Leads Whatley by 14 Points as Trump Remains Underwater in North Carolina, New Catawba College-YouGov Survey Finds * Democrats hold advantage on congressional and legislative ballot tests while Republican voters appear less Trump-centered than they were six months ago; North Carolinians remain opposed to the conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump's approval remains underwater among North Carolinians -43 percent approve to 54 percent disapprove more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Ryan Mackenzie Appearing Alongside His Boss Donald Trump As Lehigh Valley Faces Rising Costs * Vulnerable Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie today will once again appear alongside Donald Trump in the Lehigh Valley as the two continue to work hand-in-hand to unleash a cost-of-living crisis on Pennsylvanians. Mackenzie last appeared alongside Trump in the Poconos in December, where he gave a publicly humiliati more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * REMINDER: 100% MAGA Stacy Garrity Is All-In On Trump's Cost-Raising Agenda As Donald Trump heads to the Lehigh Valley today to try to rewrite his record of sowing chaos and making everything more expensive for hardworking Pennsylvanians, Stacy Garrity remains in unwavering support of his extreme and costly agenda. Here's a reminder of just some of the ways Garrity has put her "100% MAGA" loyalties ahead of the needs of Pennsylvania  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * American Families Foot An Extra $1,313 Due to Trump's War With Iran New data reveals that American households have spent an extra $775 to $1,313 due to Donald Trump's unpopular war with Iran. A significant portion of these costs come from a $555 increase in fuel and fertilizer costs. Working families are already grappling with spending more than $3,100 on goods and services, including $622 more on housing costs, $310 more for groceries, and $1 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Senate Democrats Lead Passage of Housing Affordability Legislation Yesterday, Senate Democrats led the charge to pass a bipartisan housing affordability bill to begin to address the housing crisis and meaningfully lower housing costs for everyday Americans. Democrats continue to work to ensure every American can afford a home. The legislation supports new efforts to combat the zoning and permitting red tape that has slowed con more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Reacts to Congress Passing War Powers Concurrent Resolution to Rein in Trump's Illegal War Against Iran * June 23, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of both the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees-issued the following statement after the Senate voted 50-48 in support of a War Powers Concurrent Resolution to rein in President Donald Trump's illegal war aga more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth: Aviation Industry, FAA Must Not Wait for the Next Tragedy to Make Our Skies Safer As our nation experiences an alarming surge of near misses and continues to grapple with the tragic DCA mid-air collision that killed 67 people, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee (CST) on Aviation, Space and Innovation-today stressed the importance of implementing the National Transportation Safet more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Congressional Review Of Trump Administration's Deal With Iran * June 22, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor in which he criticized the Trump Administration's vague framework to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Durbin warned that the preliminary agreement fails to address critical issues such as Iran's nuclear program and support for terror more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The World Bank issued the following news release: * * * Global Flaring Rises Three Years in a Row, Undermining Energy Security * Secure Access to Energy is Fundamental to Economic Growth and Job Creation Washington, D.C., June 23 -Global gas flaring rose for the third consecutive year, surging to 167 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2025 and wasting an estimated $54 billion worth of gas. As many countries, especially the poorest, face energy shortages, capturing this wasted gas could strengthen energy security, generat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Greg Cunningham Doubles Down on Extreme Policies Hurting New Mexico Families * Recent interviews have revealed exactly where Greg Cunningham stands, and it's not on the side of New Mexico families. While New Mexicans grapple with rising costs, threats to healthcare, and economic uncertainty, Cunningham continues to pledge his loyalty to pushing those same price-spiking, reckless policies and serving his D.C. party bosses instead more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Slams Senate Republicans' Farm Bill Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement after Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-AR) unveiled his farm bill draft. "Unsurprisingly, the Senate Republicans' farm bill falls far short of meeting the needs of family farmers and working people. Trump's infla more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah L. Heinrichs to Fox News: * * * Ukraine Is Advancing. Now Is the Perfect Time for Trump to Strengthen NATO Troop withdrawals from Germany and canceled deployments to Romania risk rewarding Russian threats, not deterring them. - The Iran war has understandably been the focus of international attention. But Russia's war agai more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by Keystone Defense Initiative Director Rebeccah L. Heinrichs to National Review: * * * The MoU Gives the Momentum to Iran There's not much for Americans to like about the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. - The Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran has been signed remotely and is in effect. By now, analysts have alre more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, June 24 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Australia needs oil shock absorbers Crisis exposes limits of monetary policy to curb inflation - Australia can shield itself from inflationary spikes driven by recurrent oil price shocks, which have tested the limits of traditional monetary policies, according to a report released today. In a generation, Australia flipped from self-reliance on oil products to import dependence, a vulnerability laid bare  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on June 22, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Ukrainian Strikes Expose Russia's Weakness Amid Growing Pressure for Compromise Executive Summary: * The June 17 and 18 Ukrainian strikes on Moscow's Kapotnya refinery undermined the readiness of the Russian public to accept the Kremlin's narrative about its steady march to victory, raising doubts about Russia more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Warren Demand Trump Officials Explain Damage to U.S. Manufacturing Sector Trump admin has repeatedly and falsely claimed that manufacturing is "roaring back" Trump's tariffs have led to tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs disappearing - Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to the Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Gr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler & Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Demanding Hezbollah Disarm and Cease All Attacks * Washington, D.C. - 6/23/25... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan House resolution condemning Hezbollah for its repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling on the Lebanese government to ensure Hezbollah immediately ceases all attacks and disarms in accordance with the U.S.-brokered cease more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE SHOULDN'T SPEND ANOTHER DIME OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON OPERATION EPIC FAILURE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to spending taxpayer dollars in ways that benefit the American people as opposed to funding the Trump administration's reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. LEADER JEFFRIES : Donald  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "WE SHOULDN'T SPEND ANOTHER DIME OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS ON OPERATION EPIC FAILURE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats remain committed to spending taxpayer dollars in ways that benefit the American people as opposed to funding the Trump administration's reckless and costly war of choice in Iran. LEADER JEFFRIES : Donald Trump and Republicans have  more PR

LONDON, England, June 23 -- The Confederation of British Industry posted the following news release: * * * Manufacturing order books sink to a six-year low - CBI Industrial Trends Survey The UK's manufacturing sector saw a widespread fall in output volumes in the three months to June, with the balance for reported output declining to its weakest since 2020 - according to the CBI's latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS). Manufacturers expect output volumes to fall again in the three months to September. Volumes of total and export orders wer more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026: * * * Meeks Statement on Senate Passage of His Iran War Powers Resolution Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement following the Senate's approval of his War Powers Resolution which passed the House of Representatives earlier this month. The Senate passed the Resolution 50-48. Having passed both chambers as a C more PR

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Nepo Baby and Political Insider Mike Bouchard Jr. is Wrong for Michigan Families * Last week, Mike Bouchard Junior was booed by a crowd of grassroots Macomb County Republicans. Now, his party bosses are trying to force Nepo Baby Bouchard down voters' throats when it's clear even his own party isn't interested in what he's selling. Trump's endorsement of Bouchard Jr. is a reminder that Junior represents the status quo hurting Mic more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Performance Art vs. Governance * He noted that for a small but vocal faction, the ideological "purity" of a shutdown has become more valuable than the actual function of governing. The Fallout When Congress treats national crises like a stage play, the real-world consequences are immediate and damaging. * Essential Services Stalled: TSA lines are overflowing, and federal employees are facing missed paychecks without a safety net to  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Hails Historic Vote to Check Trump's Unauthorized War in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - In a major rebuke of President Trump's reckless Iran war policy, the full U.S. Senate today voted 50-48 on a House-passed resolution to invoke the War Powers Act and halt unauthorized military operations in Iran. Four Senate Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the non-binding resolution, which was previously passed by the U.S. House of Representatives ea more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin's Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution Passage * Washington, D.C. - Congress has finally passed an Iran War Powers Resolution, an important step toward asserting Congressional oversight and ending Trump's reckless and unpopular war. I have repeatedly voted to stop Trump's unhinged behavior, and today's Senate vote sends a clear message: Congress will not provide a blank check for an illegal war that has killed U.S. service membe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Details Unprecedented Corruption of Trump White House Over the Last 500 Days U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to expose the nuclear-grade corruption and self-dealing that has defined the first 500 days of President Trump's second term. Following up on previous floor speeches detailing the staggering amount of corruption in Trump's first six weeks in office and the first 100 days of his second more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on June 23, 2026: * * * Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN to End Iran War Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for H.Con.Res.86, a House Concurrent Resolution directing the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, after the measure passed the House of Representatives earlier this month by a vote of 215-208. The Senate passed the Resolution today by a vote of 50-48. "Today, the Senate more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Senator Hassan Launches Investigation into Surging Energy Costs U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, announced a new investigation into surging energy costs. Today she directed the Government Accountability Office (GAO), an independent watchdog office, to investigate the extent to which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Our Bill Gets American Families into Their First Home * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax Wake Up America Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Sharla McBride and Marc Lotter on Newsmax's Wake Up America to discuss the ongoing peace talks with Iran, President Trump's upcoming negotiations with the Senate, and how the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cuts regulations and will allow young Americans to be  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Republicans Are Making America Safer and More Prosperous * Senator Marshall Hosts Local Virtual Press Conference Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), hosted a local virtual press conference to discuss President Trump's progress on peace talks in Iran, the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and how it cuts regulations to free up the housing market, the growth of Kansas' manufacturing eco more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: The Economy in Kansas is Set & Primed * Senator Marshall Joins Cats & Cosby on WABC New York City - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined John Catsimatidis on WABC Radio's Cats & Cosby to discuss the cost of living, gas prices lowering and driving inflation down, the boom of Kansas manufacturing, immigration reform, why it is important to celebrate America 250, the rise of socialism in American politics, and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Ships Are Moving Through the Strait of Hormuz * Key Takeaways 1 Ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite a rough start that delayed the start of peace talks in Switzerland by a few days. 2 The postponement came after Iran objected to strikes by Israel against Hezbollah in Lebanon after the Iranian proxy group killed four Israeli soldiers, but later Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire. 3 The first round o more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff on Senate Vote to Pass Resolution Ending Iran War * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the Senate voted to approve the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran. "From the beginning, the administration pursued this illegal war without making the case to Congress or the American people. "In the months since, we've seen the regi more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, June 19 -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Expert comment: Bank of England holds interest rates In response to the Bank of England yesterday holding interest rates at 3.75%, University of Salford macroeconomic experts, Dr Tony Syme and Dr Charles Nimoh, share their thoughts. Dr Tony Syme, macroeconomic expert at the University of Salford, comments: "For the fourth time in a row, the Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, and for once that is the right call. "Two of the nine more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Kelly Press Trump Officials to Explain Damage to U.S. Manufacturing Sector * Trump admin has repeatedly -and falsely -claimed that manufacturing is "roaring back" and that investments are up Trump's tariffs have led to tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs disappearing Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) wrote to Secretary of Commerce (Commerce) Howard Lu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Applauds Advancement of Bipartisan "PAID OFF Act" to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U. S. Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in celebrating the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's advancement of more PR

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on Republicans' Draft Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement on Senate Republicans' draft Farm Bill: America's agriculture policy is broken-farmers can't afford to farm, families can't put food on the table, and rural communities have been left behind. Farmers in Vermont and across the nation create an immense amount of we more PR