ITASCA, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Supply Association issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by Vice President of Advocacy Stephen Rossi: * * * ASA Advocacy Update: Congressional Action, California Regulations and Federal Policy As Congress enters its July 4 recess, attention is shifting from floor votes to the policy priorities and legislative negotiations that will shape the second half of the year. From federal advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill to state-level regulatory proposals, ASA continues to represent the interests of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Slams Trump for Cutting Off Support for Paralyzed Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, slammed the Trump Administration for cutting off funding for the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) that provides services and support for the more than five million Americans living with paralysis and t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan group of House lawmakers urges Trump against selling F-35s to Turkey * The lawmakers, led by Reps. Mike Lawler and Brad Sherman, warned the White House of Turkey's 'constant and growing anti-Israel rhetoric' and its relations with Iran A bipartisan group of House lawmakers wrote to President Donald Trump on Thursday to "express deep concern about any effort to sell F-35s to Turkey." The letter comes after Trump and Vice President JD V more PR

SURREY, England, July 3 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Cathay Cargo to restart Middle East freighter operations By Damian Brett Cathay Pacific has announced that it will restart its Middle East freighter operations in August, while passenger flights to the region are also getting back underway. The Hong Kong-hubbed airline will, on 1 August, reintroduce Cathay Cargo's freighter flights to Riyadh, while daily passenger flights to Dubai and four-times-weekly passenger flights to Riyadh will start on 1 September. "Cathay  more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 2 -- The Canada Border Services Agency, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: * * * CBSA seizes 26.6 kg of methamphetamine and 59.24 kg of other narcotics during export-focused Operation Sky Shield * July 2, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently concluded Operation Sky Shield, a month-long operation targeting export smuggling of illicit narcotics and precursors in the air and postal modes destined to New Zealand and Australia. During the operation, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by non-resident senior fellow Alexander Kolyandr: * * * Running on Empty: Russia's Fuel Crisis Ukrainian drone attacks are now causing severe problems for the Kremlin, and it has no quick or easy answers. - Russia is the world's third-largest oil producer, pumping roughly nine million barrels a day, but it cannot supply its own filling stations. Long queues, some of them miles long, have built up across the country. More than hal more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Americans Are Historically Pessimistic About Trump's Job Market Donald Trump's failed economic agenda has hollowed out the job market, pushing workers' pessimism about finding a job to a near-all-time high, and the percentage of consumers saying jobs are "hard to get" rose to a five-and-a-half-year high. The Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for June showed job growth lagged significantly below economists' expectations, as  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend As American families prepare to hit the road and fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, they are finding the holiday to be more expensive than ever thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-hiking agenda. From the grocery store to the gas pump, families are having to fork over more of their hard-earned money to afford c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * One Year Later, Trump's Big Ugly Bill Continues To Crush Working Families While Billionaires Cash In Trump's billionaire-first bill is the most unpopular legislation in at least 30 years - This week marks one year since Donald Trump signed his "One, Big Beautiful Bill" into law -- the largest wealth transfer from low-income Americans to the top 1% in history. One year later, Trump and Republicans are coming face to face with rea more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Trump and Republicans Mock Americans as Working Families Struggle to Get By in Trump's Economy Donald Trump and Republicans are openly mocking Americans' concerns about the economy. When asked how Republicans are fighting affordability, Republican Representative Troy Nehls said, "Affordability? What are you talking about? ... Over the Fourth, I'm going to get me a couple of big lobster tails; I'm going to get me some nice ribeyes. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release: * * * Economy adds 57,000 jobs in June; labor market continues to stabilize: CEI analysis * The labor market gained 57,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2 percent. The likelihood of an interest rate cut later this year continues to go down, as the Federal Reserve now has more economic leverage to combat inflation. CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young : "The biggest takeaway from June's jobs numb more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 2 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Former URI soccer player back on world stage with Ghana * KINGSTON, R.I. - July 2, 2026 - As stoppage time expired in Ghana's World Cup group stage match against England on June 23, Mick McDermott turned his back to the pitch and stared into section 129 of Boston Stadium. Raising his arms above his head with both fists in the air, McDermott looked for his wife Karla and their children in the sellout crowd. The Ghana National Soccer Team playe more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Statement on Extension of Efforts to Save Michiganders Money at the Gas Pump * July 1, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement on the Michigan legislature's extension of Executive Order 2026-4, which provides Michiganders relief at the gas pump by allowing gas stations to continue to sell lower-cost gasoline through the remainder of the summer.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the June jobs report: "Last month, President Trump said that 'it's raining jobs,' but the reality is that far too many Americans are seeing their economic opportunities dry up. While our economy saw a modest increase of 57,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%, these numbers obscure the d more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by distinguished fellow Tom Tugendhat to the Washington Post: * * * The Not-So-Hidden Costs of Giving Iran $300 Billion A richer Iranian regime means a more violent one. The West will need to beef up its security. - Two parties to the "memorandum of understanding," the road map for ending the Iran war, view the deal differently. Supporters in Washington b more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 2 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Cleveland.com: Trump policies have cost Ohio households thousands since January 2025, report finds * COLUMBUS, OH - New reporting is once again detailing the stark reality facing Ohio families as they have paid approximately "$2,175 more for gas, utilities and groceries and thousands of dollars more in health insurance premiums for those on the ACA marketplace since January 2025 due to federal policies enacted during President Donald Trump's second t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * ICYMI: For Trump Voters in Farm Country, Economic Uncertainty Plants Seeds of Discontent [National Journal] In case you missed it, new reporting from National Journal highlights how "over a year of economic strain on farmers is testing Republicans' dominance in agricultural communities" in must-win Senate races across the map, with farmers facing higher costs, chaotic tariffs, and elevated fuel prices as a result of the more PR

LONDON, England, July 2 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Investment Association issued the following news release: * * * Investors place PS2.5 billion into funds in May topping monthly annual inflows * London, 2 nd July 2026: Net retail sales recorded inflows of PS2.5 billion in May, the highest figure in the last year and the seventh consecutive month of inflows, according to data published today by the Investment Association (IA). Although the net sales total for May was the highest of the year, under the surface gross money coming more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on July 2, 2026, by foreign affairs analyst Fuad Shahbazov in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Turkiye and Europe Seek to Expand Energy Cooperation Executive Summary: * The European Union is expanding energy cooperation with Turkiye as geopolitical instability in the Middle East, Russia's war against Ukraine, and the blockade of the Hormuz Strait intensify efforts to diversify Europe's energy supplies and strengthen long-term energy security. * Turk more PR

ADDISON, Texas, July 2 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Responds to June Jobs Report * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to the June jobs report, which showed 57,000 jobs created, the unemployment rate fall to 4.2%, and the labor force participation rate fall to 61.5%: "June's weak jobs report is a one-off following several months of very strong jobs days, and it doesn't reflect the state of the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Jobs Market Resilient Despite Slowing Growth * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that 57,000 jobs were added in June. The overall unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.2% in June from 4.3% in May. These job gains were below economists' expectations of around 100,000 jobs. The unemployment rate for women fell slightly to 3.7% from 3.8%. Part of the decline in women's unemployment rate i more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds * Washington, D.C. - As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing co more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Mike Rogers Is "Dismissing Concerns from Struggling Families" While His Policies Hike Prices In case you missed it: Yesterday, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers was slammed by the Michigan AFL-CIO and state leaders for supporting policies that "raised prices of food, housing, gas and healthcare" in Michigan while "dismissing concerns from struggling families." WHAT MICHIGANDERS ARE READING ABOU more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Michigan Democrats Slam GOP Billionaire Bailout Budget On One-Year Anniversary of OBBBA's Passage This Fourth of July will mark the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump and Republicans' so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Since its passage, the harm to working people is clear: millions of Americans have lost healthcare and millions more are on track to lose their coverage, prices are up, and working people are fightin more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Building a scholarly community The SHASS Faculty Fellows Program, administered by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative, is fostering new research projects and creating space for supportive and interdisciplinary discussion. - On a Wednesday afternoon in April, a cohort of scholars from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) gathered in MIT's Lewis Music Library. This group of seven professors are the inaugural  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, July 2 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Trump-Vance Administration has Wreaked Havoc on North Dakotans Medora - Today, Donald Trump and Doug Burgum descend on North Dakota in the new Air Force One--a "gift" from the Qatari government. Trump said the United States "couldn't build a plane like this." Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "Across our state, local businesses have had to close their doors because of the failures of the Trump Administration. J more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The OASIS Act of 2026, originally introduced by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, on June 4, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to enhance air and missile defense acquisition efforts to protect U.S. interests and strengthen partnerships in the Middle East. The legislation addresses critical challenges posed by regional threats, particularly those involving missile attacks from hostile entities, including Iran and its allied groups. It mandates the Secretary of Defense to undertake a com more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act, originally introduced by Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, on June 16, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress on the state of cybersecurity pertaining to precision agriculture technologies. As agriculture increasingly adopts advanced technologies, such as sensors and data management systems, the potential for cyber threats grows. This bill  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Leads U.S. Senators in Pushing Trump Admin. to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds * WASHINGTON, DC - As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and a leading group of U.S. Senators is urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds. Earlier th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Pallone Takes NTIA to Task for Failing Mission and Raising Internet Service Costs at Oversight Hearing Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA): The National more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice political scientist examines how cybercriminal networks evolve into global security threats * Cyberattacks have become an increasingly common part of modern life, disrupting hospitals, schools, businesses and governments around the world. But new research from Rice University suggests another threat may be emerging. Some cybercriminal communities are evolving beyond financial crime into politically motivated networks where extremist beliefs spread throug more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Shaheen, Wilson, Warren Urge State Department to Remove Syria from State Sponsor of Terrorism List Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs sent a bipartisan let more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of State announces a critical funding opportunity titled Countering Iran and its Proxies through Enhanced Counterterrorist Financing in Iraq. This initiative aims to strengthen Iraq's anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regime through targeted training and technical assistance, with a focus on disrupting the financial networks utilized by Iran, its proxy organizations, and other foreign terrorist entities. With an award ceiling of $2.9 million, this program is designed to en more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Administration Secures Deal with Kazakhstan for Tungsten * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump Administration is pursuing domestic and overseas sources of tungsten and other minerals critical to defense, aerospace, industry, and other uses. 2 China controls more than 80% of global tungsten production and processing, and it has restricted exports, so the administration is looking to Kazakhstan, a mineral-rich country south of Russ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Polices Are Making America Unaffordable & Sticking Workers with Higher Bills and Smaller Paychecks Two-hundred and fifty years ago, the unfair imposition of tariffs and levies by King George III -who was seeking to pay off his empire's massive war debts -ignited the American revolution. Today, President Trump is imposing costly, unauthorized tariffs on the American people, cutting away the social safety net, and forcing them to pay higher more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on June 30, 2026. The report is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Japan Relations Overview Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. Shared bilateral goals include addressing the challenge of  more PR

BRONX, New York, July 2 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * WCS Expresses Profound Concern and Alarm Regarding the Recent Detention of Wildlife Conservationists in Iran * New York, July 2, 2026 - The following statement has been issued by the Wildlife Conservation Society: "We at WCS express profound concern and alarm regarding the recent reported detention of wildlife conservationists Sepideh Kashani and Houman Jowkar, along with Sepideh's sister Sima Kashani in Tehran on  more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 3 -- WindEurope issued the following news: * * * The EU must turn the ETS into Europe's electrification engine WindEurope calls on the European Commission to maintain a clear and predictable carbon price signal, and ensure ETS revenues are geared towards industrial electrification. In the upcoming EU ETS review, the Commission must ensure ETS-linked funding instruments prioritise sectors that can be electrified using commercially available technologies. This will have the biggest impact, displacing imported fossil fu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The World Bank issued the following news release: * * * World Bank Appoints New Division Director for the Middle East Department * WASHINGTON, July 2, 2026 - The World Bank announces the appointment of Ms. Dahlia Khalifa as Division Director for the Middle East Department, covering Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. She succeeds Mr. Jean-Christophe Carret, who has served in the role for the past four years. Based in Amman, Ms. Khalifa will lead the World Bank's strategic engagement across the five countries, work more PR