WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Arab American Institute issued the following statement: * * * Israel's Out of Control & It's Not Just Netanyahu When looking at today's Middle East, it is important to recognize that Israel is completely out of control, and no one has the will to rein them in. This should have been understood back in July of 2024, in the waning days of the Biden administration, when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to Washington to address a joint session of Congress. His government had already committed atrocious wa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 26 -- Canadian Heritage issued the following news release: * * * Backgrounder: Members of the Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion GATINEAU - On June 26, 2026, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced the appointment of two new individuals to the Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion, bringing the total number of members to nine.  The Advisory Council will advise the Minister on strengthening social cohe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integr more ST

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary by senior fellow Elena Davlikanova and Arne Bard Dalhaug, president of the Norwegian Defence Association and senior adviser to the Norwegian Atlantic Committee: * * * Ukraine: Founding Member No. 1 of Europe's New Defense Alliance Any new European defense system must have the continent's most battle-hardened military at its heart. Step forward, Ukraine. - There are many lessons from Europe's biggest war in 80 years, but one stands out as absolute more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Connecticut members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integ more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on June 24, 2026, by non-resident senior associate Paul Salem: * * * Lebanon in the Shadow of the U.S.-Iran MOU: Risks and Opportunities The wider U.S.-Israel-Iran war that Lebanon was dragged into in early March has been a disaster for the country. The diplomacy now underway to end it could deepen Lebanon's strategic setbacks; alternatively, it could provide a historic opportunity to advance key Lebanese interests and contribute to a mo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Launches First General Election Digital Ad Campaign Targeting 'No Pain No Gain' Jim Desmond on Cost-Raising Agenda * Desmond is the target of a five-figure ad buy reaching CA-48 voters on YouTube The DCCC is announcing its first general election digital ad campaign in California's 48th Congressional District. The digital ad targets Jim Desmond for his unwavering support of Donald Trump's extreme agenda and the higher costs  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Delaware members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how District of Columbia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * DATA: Inflation Rises As Americans Pay More for Less New economic data released today reveals that under Donald Trump, inflation rose 4.1% over the last 12 months -- the highest in three years, as Trump's disastrous economic policies and war with Iran continue to drive up prices. Core inflation also rose 3.4%, the highest since fall 2023. In Trump's economy, the cost of necessities, including gas, groceries, and healthcare, ha more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 25 -- The European Policy Centre posted the following commentary on June 23, 2026, by senior visiting fellow Chris Kremidas-Courtney to Euractiv: * * * Hormuz and the new era of economic warfare Tehran may be losing the export battle but its capacity to hamstring the global economy remains unchecked The Strait of Hormuz crisis is offering new lessons about how power works in the 21st century. Europe should take heed. Despite reports of a new ceasefire agreement, the situation remains unstable and negotiations betw more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Florida members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 27 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Finnish President Alexander Stubb: * * * Full Transcript: Finnish President Alexander Stubb This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Alexander Stubb on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Alexander Stubb: Now we're going back to the root of NATO, but with an ask from the United States, which is, "Take more responsibility for your own security; We are paying too much for it." I think Europe has heard the message loud and cl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Georgia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, June 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs executive order to accelerate new technologies and services for California's local transit and passenger rail networks throughout the state As Trump moves to gut transit funding and his Iran war keeps gas prices elevated, California is building an affordable, reliable local and regional transit future that protects Californians What you need to know: Governor Newsom is signing a sweeping executi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Hawaii members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Closing Statement at H.R. 1 Implementation Hearing Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing entitled "To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs." [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, undersecretary, for being he more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at H.R. 1 Implementation Hearing Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing entitled "To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs." [As prepared for delivery.] One year ago, Republicans forced the so more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 25, 2026, at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing entitled "State Medicaid Program Integrity: Examining Fraud Risks and Oversight Deficiencies": * * * Nearly a year ago, Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill that included the largest health care cuts in American history. Republicans' cut health care by $1 trillion, which is expected to rip health care away from 15 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on June 23, 2026, by Paul Marshall, senior fellow at the Center for Religious Freedom, to Providence: * * * A Christian Approach to International Relations: Robert Joustra's "Christ & Covenant in Global Politics" In response to the failure of many theories that predicted a decline in religious observance and increase in global secularization, there is now increased attenti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by David Feith, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, from a June 11, 2026, hearing entitled "AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I will focus my remarks on AI competition with China and the importance of export controls to preserving America's techn more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Idaho members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity o more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Illinois members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Indiana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Iowa members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity of more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on June 24, 2026, by Nicholas Chkhaidze, fellow of the Hybrid Threats and Resilience Program at the Strategic Security Initiative, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Tbilisi's Counterintelligence Drive Strains Western Ties Executive Summary: * Georgia's State Security Service (SSSG) made four high-profile counterintelligence arrests between April and May. On June 3, the French outlet Intelligence Online reported that France's Directorate-General fo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Kansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Kentucky members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "AT THE END OF THE DAY, ONCE THE TEMPER TANTRUM ENDS, DONALD TRUMP BACKS DOWN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to fight each other instead of making life better for the American people, Democrats remain committed to lowering the high cost of living and cleaning up corruptio more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "AT THE END OF THE DAY, ONCE THE TEMPER TANTRUM ENDS, DONALD TRUMP BACKS DOWN" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he emphasized that while Donald Trump and Republicans continue to fight each other instead of making life better for the American people, Democrats remain committed to lowering the high cost of living and cleaning up corruption. WOLF BLITZER: Joining more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Louisiana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integri more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left behind from forest thinning operations meant to p more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MAGA Jim Desmond's "Trump Problem" * San Diego Union Tribune: Desmond's "endorsement by President Donald Trump - a strategically questionable move in a hotly contested purple district -makes [gaining Democratic crossover votes] far less likely" MAGA Jim Desmond has a Trump problem. Local news outlets are already warning that Desmond will spend the general election trying to defend Donald Trump's deeply unpopular agenda that is more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Maine members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity o more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation and Governor Meet to Discuss State Priorities * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation and Maryland Governor Wes Moore held a meeting at the United States Capitol to discuss their work on a range of issues important to Marylanders, including infrastructure, health care, affordability, economic opportunity, the Chesapeake Bay, and more. Video of the members' press availability fo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation and Governor Wes Moore Meet to Discuss State Priorities * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation and Maryland Governor Wes Moore held a meeting at the United States Capitol to discuss their work on a range of issues important to Marylanders, including infrastructure, health care, affordability, economic opportunity, the Chesapeake Bay, and more. Video of the members' press avail more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Congressional Delegation and Governor Wes Moore Meet to Discuss State Priorities * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation and Governor Wes Moore held a meeting at the United States Capitol to discuss their work on a range of issues important to Marylanders, including infrastructure, health care, affordability, economic opportunity, the Chesapeake Bay, and more. Vide more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Maryland members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Massachusetts members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the int more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Michigan members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Minnesota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integri more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Mississippi members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integ more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Missouri members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Montana members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Nebraska members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Nevada members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * New Dems Demand Answers and a Clear Path Forward to Secure an Iran Peace Deal * Washington, D.C. -Today, National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31) led a group of 35 New Dem Members in a letter (link is external) to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting an immediate briefing on the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - along with any side agreements, implementation arrangements, or co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how New Hampshire members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the int more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how New Jersey members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integr more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how New Mexico members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integr more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how New York members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 25 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * NMiF discusses controversial New Mexico Gas Company sale * This week on New Mexico in Focus, Albuquerque Journal reporter Justin Horwath stops by the studio to talk about his bombshell story on the proposed private equity buyout of New Mexico Gas Company Executive Producer Jeff Proctor asks Horwath what he discovered behind some poorly executed redactions and what the newly revealed information says about confidence in the possible sale. Earl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the in more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how North Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the inte more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Ohio members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity of more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Oklahoma members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ONE YEAR AGO TODAY: Rob Bresnahan Caught Buying Defense Stock Ahead of Iran Strikes * The Independent: Republican who pushed to ban lawmaker stock trading bought Lockheed shares ahead of Iran strikes [ June 25, 2025 ] It's officially been one year since Congressman Rob Bresnahan made headlines for purchasing defense stock shortly before U.S. military strikes on Iran. Bresnahan - who campaigned on a promise to ban congressiona more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Oregon members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Statement Condemning White House's Continued Stonewalling on California Disaster Relief After New Supplement Request Omits Overdue Funding for Eaton and Palisades Fires * Padilla and Schiff have been fighting to secure billions in much-needed disaster assistance for 18 months WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) released the following statement calling out the continued refusal of  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Pennsylvania members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the inte more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Rhode Island members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the inte more ST

MANAMA, Bahrain, June 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of a news conference on June 25, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: All right. You guys ready? QUESTION: Yes. SECRETARY RUBIO: Just a couple points I want to make at the outset - because I know it's been in the news this morning - about this earthquake in Venezuela. I had an opportunity to talk earlier this morning with Delcy Rodriguez, the acting president. We're obviously awaiting the - we're already depl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio co-chaired a ministerial meeting between the U.S. and the Gulf Cooperation Council in Manama, Bahrain, to reinforce the American commitment to regional security. Working with Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Rubio welcomed a maritime memorandum of understanding while emphasizing the critical need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unconditionally. The joint diplomatic assembly explicitly rejected any maritime tolls or foreign attempts to assert control over t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on June 25, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani at a meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council member states: * * * FOREIGN MINISTER AL ZAYANI: (In Arabic.) Your Excellency Secretary Rubio, Secretary of State of the United States of America; Your Highness; Your Excellencies, ministers of foreign affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council states; Your Excellency the Secretary General of the GCC; distinguished gues more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * At Nomination Hearing, Trump Nominee for CEA Chair Failed to Answer Basic Facts When Pressed on Trump's Economy Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks at a nomination hearing on Trump's picks for Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, C more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 6/19/2026-6/26/2026 Demanding Action on Social Media Victims Remembrance Day  - On Tuesday, June 23, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined 48 bereaved families, lawmakers, youth advocates, and child safety experts at a memorial marking Social Media Victims Remembrance Day.  "We are here to honor so many young people. But we need to honor them with more than words - we need to honor them with  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 26 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Seven Arrested After Takedown Of Major Drug Trafficking Operation In Northeast Massachusetts * BOSTON -A joint operation on Wednesday, June 25, 2026, led by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office's State Police Detective Unit (SPDU) and prosecuted by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO), resulted in the execution of search warrants at 16 locations in Haverhill, Methuen, Boston, and Lawrence and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Collins, Coons, Reed, Padilla Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Speed Up Distribution of Cost-Saving Weatherization Funding * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jack Reed (D-RI) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) are introducing bipartisan legislation that would ensure grant funding from the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and State Energy Program (SEP) are distributed w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how South Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the in more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how South Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the inte more ST

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on June 25, 2026, with with Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa: * * * Secretary Rubio's Meeting with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to reaffirm the United States' commitment to Bahrain's security and the C more PR

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, June 24 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of a news conference on June 23, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio at the Al Bateen Executive Airport: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: Have you been waiting long? QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, how are you? SECRETARY RUBIO: What's up? QUESTION: On, Iran, sir, yesterday the -- SECRETARY RUBIO: On? QUESTION: On Iran, sir. SECRETARY RUBIO: Okay. QUESTION: Yesterday the Iranians said that they had not agreed to inspections from the IAEA, contradicting what  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Tennessee members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integri more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Texas members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity o more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on June 26, 2026: * * * Treasury Sanctions Networks Fueling Sudan's Civil War and Worsening Humanitarian Crisis Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on eight individuals and entities linked to procurement and recruitment networks that continue to fuel Sudan's devastating civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These  more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, June 26 -- The University of Dayton posted the following UD in the News wrap up for June 20-26, 2026: * * * The Chronicle of Higher Education highlighted UD in its "Teaching" newsletter. Inside Higher Ed featured Flyer Farm in a story. Faculty also contributed expertise to The Conversation and The National Desk. Teaching: How AI is forcing professors to overhaul the way they teach (https://www.chronicle.com/newsletter/teaching/2026-06-25) The Chronicle of Higher Education Sidaard Gunasekaran, School of Engineering * * *  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 27 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Consumer confidence rises as gas prices ease; remains below pre-Iran readings Consumer sentiment snapped a three-month stretch of declines with a 10% rise this month as gas prices moderated, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Increases were seen across income, wealth and political affiliation. Expected business conditions over the next five years surged 16% as consumers' worries over long-term consequences of the Iran confl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Utah members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity of more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Vermont members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrit more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Washington members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integr more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how West Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the int more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Wisconsin members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integri more ST

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Here's a look at how Wyoming members of Congress voted over the previous week. HOUSE VOTES: House Vote 1: FARMERS AND NATURAL DISASTERS: The House has passed the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act (S. 629), sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., to change two federal programs that make payments to farmers and foresters damaged by natural disasters by increasing both program eligibility and the amounts sent to recipients. A supporter, Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., said the bill sought to enhance the integrity more ST