NEW YORK, July 12 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham * American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, mourns the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a powerful advocate for many of the issues AJC champions, including American global leadership, Israel's security, a robust North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and Ukraine's defensive fight against Russian aggression. A strong supporter of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Turner Advocates for and President Trump Authorizes Patriot Missile Interceptor Licensure in Ukraine In June, Congressman Mike Turner sent a letter to President Trump, highlighting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for additional Patriot missile interceptors and supporting Ukraine's production of those interceptors domestically. Today, President Donald Trump's announced that the United States will grant Ukraine a production more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The NOPE Act of 2026, originally introduced by Rep. William R. Keating, D-Massachusetts, on June 30, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to modify the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act by expanding congressional review of sanctions related to the Russian Federation, particularly concerning energy products. In light of ongoing tensions and geopolitical challenges posed by Russia's actions, the bill seeks to enhance legislative oversight on executive act more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The SABER Act of 2026, originally introduced by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, on June 18, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to amend the existing Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act, providing the Government of Ukraine greater access to defense resources to address the ongoing impacts of Russian aggression. The motivation behind this bill is rooted in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has necessitated significant military support for its g more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Condemns President Trump's Unlawful Iran War, Announces He'll Introduce New War Powers Resolution on NBC's Meet the Press * Schiff also reflected on the life of Senator Lindsey Graham Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined NBC's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker where he discussed the ongoing unlawful war with Iran, emphasizing that President Trump's war of choice has bolstered Iran's economic position more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Statement on Passing of Senator Graham * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement: "I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn of my friend Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden passing. Billy and I are keeping his loved ones, constituents and staff close in thought. "Lindsey was a tireless advocate for America's indispensable global role and had a particular focus on supporting Ukraine in  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement on the Death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham * WASHINGTON, DC -The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham: "The Chamber is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. Senator Graham has been a trusted partner of the business community in Congress for over three decades. His leadership in support of Ukraine and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The United States-Ukraine Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group, originally introduced by Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, on June 30, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to establish a collaborative framework for defense innovation between the U.S. and Ukraine, focusing on the co-development, co-production, and acquisition of unmanned defense systems. This bill arises from the ongoing need for stronger defense partnerships amid global security challenges. By creating a des more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Unmanned System Command and Control Integration Assessment, originally introduced by Sen. David McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, on June 24, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation is designed to require the Secretary of Defense to evaluate the feasibility of implementing open-architecture frameworks for unmanned systems within the Department of Defense, utilizing lessons learned from allied nations. The bill emerges as unmanned systems increasingly play pivotal roles across military  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Wiley Rein LLP, representing international firearms importers, submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives regarding a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to update the list of proscribed countries for import restrictions (27 C.F.R. Sec. 447.52). The proposed changes aim to align ATF's regulations with the U.S. Department of State's list at 22 C.F.R. Sec. 126.1, removing former Soviet countries such as Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbeki more ST