RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 25 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * As Inflation Hits A New High, Whatley Keeps Lying About It * New data reveals "price increases continued to grow in May" - with PCE inflation at "4.1%, its highest reading" in years. But DC Insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley has repeatedly lied that inflation is down and promised "a strong first quarter, second quarter" in 2026. Michael Whatley : "There is no inflation. Inflation has fallen off a cliff. " Michael Whatley :  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * CEPR Calls for a Full Lifting of Sanctions in Response to Venezuela Earthquakes The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is calling for the US and other countries to lift all sanctions against Venezuela in the wake of Wednesday's devastating earthquakes. The ability of governments, civil society, and individuals to provide funds and humanitarian support to Venezuela will be severely hindered while these sanct more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 25 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Direct Relief Supports Search and Rescue, Mobilizes Medical Aid After Venezuela Earthquakes * Direct Relief is mobilizing emergency medical aid and supporting search and rescue operations following two powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, disrupting power, and creating urgent medical needs across affected areas. The first 72 hours after an earthquake are critical for reachin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * SRS Supports NNSA in Landmark Venezuelan Fuel Receipt Mission AIKEN, S.C. -- In a significant milestone for global nuclear security, the United States, partnering with international allies, has completed the removal of all remaining highly enriched uranium from Venezuela's legacy RV-1 research reactor. The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Environmental Management an more PR

NEW YORK, June 26 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Hispanic Federation Mourns Lives Lost in Catastrophic Earthquake in Venezuela and Urges the Immediate Redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Last night, twin earthquakes struck Venezuela less than a minute apart, killing at least 164 people and injuring thou more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 25 -- The United Nations International Organization for Migration issued the following news release: * * * IOM Spokesperson Statement on Venezuela Earthquakes * Geneva, 25 June 2026 - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is deeply saddened by the devastating earthquakes that have struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction, numerous fatalities and injuries, and affecting countless families and communities. Our thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones, been injured, or seen their hom more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on SCOTUS Rulings Limiting Legal Immigration * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, released the following statement regarding today's rulings from the Supreme Court on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in Mullin v. Doe and the asylum program in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado. "These are disastrous immigration rulings from the more PR

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 25 -- The Caribbean Community, an organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, issued the following news release: * * * Message from the Caribbean Community on the Devastating Earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela * ( CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyan a) - The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) expresses deep condolences over the tragic loss of life, the growing number of injuries, and the extensive damage to infrastructure and homes as a r more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following statement on June 25, 2026: * * * Moskowitz Responds to Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) issued the following statement after a pair of powerful earthquakes stuck Venezuela on June 24th, the strongest to hit the country in more than 125 years, killing over one hundred people and injuring thousands more. The statement can be found below: "Absolutely devastating news coming out of Venezuela. The U.S. Government must stand re more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news on June 25, 2026: * * * Pressley Denounces Devastating Supreme Court Ruling to Allow Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, Syria, & Others In April, House Passed Pressley-Led Measure to Extend TPS for Haiti Temporary Protected Status for Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals is At Risk - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, denounced the Supreme Court's devastating ruling to allow Trump's attempt t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Trump to End Humanitarian Protections for Immigrants * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released a statement following the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision allowing the Trump Administration to essentially terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians. The ruling clears a path for the potential deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants and will likely  more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Extends Condolences after Deadly Venezuela Earthquake * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life and widespread destruction caused by the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela yesterday. He extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured. Initial report more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release: * * * SRS Supports NNSA in Landmark Venezuelan Fuel Receipt Mission In a significant milestone for global nuclear security, the United States, partnering with international allies, has completed the removal of all remaining highly enriched uranium from Venezuela's legacy RV-1 research reactor. The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Environmental Management and Savannah Riv more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Mobilizes Robust Response to Tragic Venezuelan Earthquakes Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela last night, the United States is mobilizing immediate, life-saving resources as part of a rapid, government-wide response. In the hours after the earthquakes, President Trump immediately authorized the U.S. government to commit significant financial assistance, deploy search and rescue efforts, and collabora more PR

DORAL, Florida, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following statement on June 25, 2026: * * * Statement on U.S. military support to Venezuela earthquake relief As directed by the Department of War, U.S. Southern Command is currently working with the Department of State to support U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela in response to yesterday's devastating earthquakes. Our joint forces are moving quickly to bring the unmatched airlift, logistics, and lifesaving capabilities of the U.S. military t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture. I am proud of the work we are doing, under the bold leadership of President Trump, to put our hardworking farmers, ranchers, and rural  more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Venezuela Earthquakes: Direct Relief Mobilizes Medical Aid for Regional Medical Needs * A 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude set of earthquakes, one beginning less than a minute after the other, rumbled through northern Venezuela just before 6 p.m. local time Wednesday, destroying buildings in the capital city of Caracas and causing widespread power outages. High casualties and damage are probable, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and t more PR

OSLO, Norway, June 25 [Category: International] -- The Norwegian Refugee Council issued the following news release: * * * Venezuela: Deadly earthquake will deepen suffering * "What NRC aid workers witness on the ground in and around Caracas is devastation beyond belief in the wake of the major earthquakes that had their epicentre West of Venezuela's capital. The deadly earthquake struck in the evening of a national holiday, when many families were at home. The NRC office building in Caracas sustained damage, but thankfully all our staff are more PR

NEW YORK, June 25 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Venezuela: IRC launches emergency response in wake of devastating twin earthquakes * Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 2026 - Two powerful earthquakes have killed at least 164 people and injured nearly 1,000 across Venezuela, leaving thousands more in urgent need of emergency assistance. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is mobilizing an initial emergency response to reach those in need, including the distribution of  more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 25 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * WCC extends prayers for all affected by earthquakes in Venezuela * World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended prayers on behalf of the global fellowship to all those affected by two major earthquakes in Venezuela. The quakes are reported to have left at least 188 dead, almost 1,000 injured, and hundreds missing, and to have caused widespread devastation in the country ' s populous n more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Wyden Launches Inquiry Into Trump-Connected Blank Check Company Planning Venezuela Investments Yorkville International Capital Raised $200M for Investments in Venezuela, Latin America; Yorkville's Parent Company Has Multi-Billion-Dollar Financial Relationship With Trump Family - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., launched an inquiry today into a blank-check compan more PR