WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on July 28, 2026, by policy fellow Oren Swagel: * * * Sanctions in the Stablecoin Age Executive Summary * The United States' increasing use of economic and financial sanctions has spurred terrorist organizations and rogue actors such as Iran and Russia to rely on non-traditional financial tools - including cryptocurrency, and most notably stablecoins - to circumvent U.S. sanctions and access funding. * Sanctioned entities and other illicit actors received an e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 28, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Iran Releases Video Targeting President Trump's Family First Lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump are the targets of an Iranian video calling for its supporters to take them out. How will the Trump Administration respond to the threat? As reported by The New York Post: First lady Melania Trump and son Barron are the latest targets of Iran's sick anti-US propaganda. A new video out of Ira more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on WAMC's Midday Magazine * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on WAMC's Midday Magazine. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: David Guistina, WAMC: Joining us now to talk about the first-in-the-nation one-year moratorium on the construction of hyperscale data centers is none other th more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * Big Oil set to double profits as their emissions fuel deadly heatwaves * * Top six fossil fuel corporations expect Q2 profits to nearly double Q1 levels. Annual profits for 2026 are set to exceed the previous 21 months combined. * Emissions from five fossil fuel corporations were enough to cause about 1 in 4 heatwaves between 2000 and 2023, which would have been virtually impossible without climate change. * A tax on the riche more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Darline Graham (R-SC), Katie Britt (R-AL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Jim Risch (R-ID) announced a bipartisan agreement on legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and extend sanctions that restrict funding fo more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 27 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * BRICS elevates traditional medicine with landmark declaration and new expert working group * The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting, held in Chandigarh, India, on 23-24 July 2026, has produced the most significant political recognition of traditional medicine) in the history of BRICS health cooperation. For the first time, the Health Ministerial Declaration contains a dedicated section on traditional, complementary and integrative more PR

NEW YORK, July 29 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Can Art Change the World? Vishakha Desai has edited an anthology that examines the recent intersections between visual art and social movements. - Over the past decade, social and political movements transformed the arts. From the streets of Chile and Iran to museums in Europe and the United States--and from questions of representation and repatriation to demands for equity and justice--protest and activism affected the creation, presentation, and interpretation of v more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN JOINS REGIONAL FOOD BANK, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, SPEAKS OUT ABOUT STATE OF HUNGER IN HUDSON VALLEY * Congressman Pat Ryan Joins Regional Food Bank, Community Partners, Speaks Out About State of Hunger in Hudson Valley The Regional Food Bank's 2026 State of Hunger report shows that more than 12% of their service area - which includes Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties - is food insecure, including 1 in 6 children The report comes more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Council on Foreign Relations issued the following report in July 2026 by Jason Ladnier entitled "Conflict-Driven Chokepoint Disruptions". Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Conflict-driven disruptions of critical supply chain chokepoints have become a recurring feature of the world today--from Russia's 2022 blockade of Ukraine's grain exports via the Black Sea, to the Houthis' attacks on boats in the Red Sea that began in 2023, to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz following U.S.-Israeli stri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Council on Foreign Relations issued the following report in July 2026 by F. David Diaz entitled "Gray Zone Attacks Against U.S. Allies and Partners". Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary Gray zone attacks are deliberate but deniable acts of violence engineered to inflict strategic costs while stopping short of triggering a formal military or diplomatic response. Those attacks can take multiple forms: infrastructure destruction (undersea cable cuts, energy pipeline sabotage); industrial sabotage (ar more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 28, 2026, by non-resident senior associates Georges A. Fauriol and Mary Speck, both with the Americas Program: * * * Is U.S. Haiti Policy an Opportunity for Success? U.S. foreign policymakers would do well to refocus attention on the Caribbean, especially Haiti, even as they struggle to end the costly on-and-off conflict with Iran. The Trump administration began the year with the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on July 6, 2026 by Jerry McGinn and A.J. Dilts entitled "Is the Industrial Base on a Wartime Footing? A Progress Report." Here is the introduction: * * * The Pentagon first outlined the goal of putting the United States industrial base on a "wartime footing"--the condition of being prepared to deter and, if necessary, prevail in a protracted conflict--in November 2025. What steps have government and industry taken since then to mak more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on July 6, 2026 by Michael Ratney and Adel Hamaizia entitled "Saudi Vision 2030 at Ten." Here are excerpts: * * * The Issue Launched in 2016, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 set out to modernize state institutions, increase opportunities for citizens, and equip the kingdom for a more competitive and volatile global environment, including in a post-fossil fuel era. Vision 2030 should be evaluated not only as a program for economic and s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on July 1, 2026 by Brian Hart, Matthew P. Funaiole, David Peng, Jasper Verschuur, Bonny Lin, and Leon Li entitled "Troubled Straits: Analyzing Trade Chokepoints in the South China Sea." Here are excerpts: * * * The Issue Each year, trillions of dollars of goods flow through the South China Sea, making it the world's most consequential maritime corridor. The region is also a hotbed of geopolitical tensions that threaten to upturn g more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Trump's Visit to Michigan's 7th Congressional District * Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Michigan's 7th Congressional District, DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement: "Tom Barrett broke every promise he made to Michiganders, instead rubber stamping Trump's agenda making life more expensive. Barrett is a fraud who voted twice to allow the forever war in Iran, gutted health care, and back more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Iran War Casualties * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined 14 fellow Democratic veterans in urging the Administration to accurately and transparently account for U.S. servicemembers killed and wounded in the Iran war. "As veterans of Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Trump Administration's $88 Billion Supplemental Request While The President, Secretary Hegseth Have No Strategy To End War With Iran * July 27, 2026 #In his speech on the Senate floor, Durbin also called for the release of previously appropriated funds for Ukraine and Baltic nations WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today delivered a rebuk more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The EU Makes Changes to Its Carbon Reduction Policy #Key Takeaways 1 The EU is changing its Emissions Trading System to slow the reduction of emissions caps while providing more free allowances to eligible companies. 2 Industries committing to decarbonization investments can receive free emissions allocations beginning in 2031 through 2038. 3 Member states have expressed concerns about high energy prices driven by EU climate  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden, Democratic veterans demand transparency on Iran war casualties * WASHINGTON -Following reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) and 14 fellow Democratic veterans are urging the Trump Administration to accurately and transparently account for U.S. servicemembers killed and wounded in the Iran war. "As veterans of America's wars, we more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Heinrich Statement on Trump Admin Admitting it Canceled Energy Project Grants in Democratic-Led States Due to Partisan Politics U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement in response to news that the Trump administration admitted in court documents that it canceled grants and f more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 27 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * House Clears $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill; Senate Path Uncertain * The House narrowly approved its version of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act on July 22, voting 216-212 largely along party lines, with 209 Republicans in favor and 205 Democrats opposed. The bill bars the Defense Department from using fiscal 2027 funds to implement President Trump's exec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-710) on the Price Stability Act (H.R. 5396). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on June 24, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 5396, the Price Stability Act of 2025, was introduced on September 16, 2025, by Chairman French Hill (AR-02). H.R. 5396 replaces the Federal Reserve's current dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices with a single price stability mandate. Background and Need for Legislatio more ST

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde Talks With NBC4's Colleen Marshall About Democrats' Winning Message * COLUMBUS, OH - In just 14 weeks, Ohioans will be heading to the polls on Election Day in Ohio, and Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde spoke with NBC4about Ohio Democrats' work to connect with Ohioans of all political backgrounds in every corner of the state around our candidates' focus on lowering costs for Ohio families. While Re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins the Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Big Weekend Show on Fox News Channel to discuss Middle East diplomacy, the importance of passing the SAVE America Act, the debate over birthright citizenship, and his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026. Key Excerpts on Middle East Diplomacy: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "If President Trump can expand on the Abraham Accords from more PR

NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Iran Intensifies Nationwide Crackdown on Teachers and Union Activists * At least 60 Teachers Arrested, Prosecuted, or Imprisoned as Authorities Seek to Dismantle One of Iran's Most Influential Civic Groups July 28, 2026 -Since crushing the nationwide January 2026 protests through mass killings and widespread repression, Iranian authorities have launched a systematic campaign against one of the country's most influent more PR

JERUSALEM, Israel, July 28 -- The government of Israel issued the following news release: * * * PM Netanyahu departs on official visit to Washington PM Netanyahu prior to departure to Washington: "I will discuss all current issues with President Trump, foremost among them being Iran. Our goal is to safeguard our security and also to expand the circle of peace around us." - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Monday, 27 July 2026) [translated from Hebrew]: "I am on my way to Washington for a meeting with our friend, President Donald  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Introduces Bill to Cut Off All Funding for Illegal Iran War * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the No Funds for Illegal Wars Act, a bill he introducedto cut off all funding for Trump's illegal war in Iran and prohibit the use of any federal funds for military conflicts not explicitly authorized by Congress, and in violation of the War Powers Act. "Taxpayer dollars should be used to support the American  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Less Than 100 Days From the Midterms, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene Lays Out Democrats' Path to the House Majority * "We have great candidates. We have the momentum. We have the message." Less than 100 days from the midterm elections, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene talked with MS NOW, Univision, CNBC, and POLITICO about Democrats' path to winning the House majority in November. MS NOW: DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene Joins PoliticsNation With A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Halted U.S.-Iran Peace Talks The U.S. and Iran have halted strikes for two weeks to give diplomats time to focus on peace talks. Iran has also paused military operations against regional targets. Although the U.S. and Iran are not directly communicating, they're negotiating through mediators. The Strait of Hormuz, the waterway where a fifth of global oil supply flowed before the conflict, is still under a U.S. blockade. Oman, a country that more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Michigan Democrats Respond to Trump's Rambling Speech LANSING -- Today, Donald Trump visited Michigan to spin his failed agenda--which has cut Michiganders' healthcare in order to give tax handouts to billionaires--in a desperate attempt to deceive Michiganders about his and Republicans' cost-raising, chaos-ensuring record. "Michiganders are tired of Donald Trump and his Republican allies like John James, Mike Rogers, Tom Ba more PR

BARCELONA, Spain, July 27 -- The Autonomous University of Barcelona issued the following news: * * * More than half of the armed conflicts in 2025 took place while peace processes were underway * The UAB School for a Culture of Peace (ECP) has published Peace Negotiations 2025: Analysis of Trends and Scenarios, its annual report on the global state of peace negotiations. The analysis shows that 53 peace processes were recorded in 2025-the highest figure in recent years. Furthermore, dialogue and negotiation processes were underway in 55% of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton, Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency from Trump on Iran War Casualties * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) and 13 other fellow Democratic veterans in urging the Trump Administration to accurately and transparently account for U.S. ser more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 29 (TNSjou) -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * New Issue of Journal of Marriage and Family Available Plus, Read 32 New NCFR Journal Articles Published July 19-25 - Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR). Most Recent Journal Issues: JMF August 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * New Data: Virginia Farmers Spent Over $1,500 More on Diesel Fuel Amid Trump's War of Choice with Iran As oil prices hit $100 a barrel last week amid President Trump's war of choice with Iran, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are spotlighting a new congressional report that found that farmers in Virginia and across the country spent over $1,500 more to fill up their farm's onsite fuel tank - the common way farmers buy and  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 29 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Jamal, Fayyad Address Aspen Security Forum on 'Middle Ground in the Middle East' By Tom Durso For most of the nearly 25 years since the September 11 attacks, armed conflict - including the current war in Iran - has plagued the Middle East. Its devastating effects on economic development, according to Amaney Jamal, dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, help explain the rising support i more PR

NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief on July 7, 2026, by Hadi Kahalzadeh entitled "Containment, Resistance, and the MOU: The US-Iran Negotiations in Historical Context." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran could be a watershed moment in resolving the deadlock between the two countries dating back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Alternatively, it could break down under the same pressures that have sus more PR

NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief on June 30, 2026, by Molly O'Neal entitled "European Strategic Autonomy: The European Union and Vital American Interests." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary European security stands at a perilous crossroads, driven by a dramatic loss of confidence in American leadership during the second Trump administration. European leaders have declined to support the US approach to ending the Ukraine war, while the US maintains territorial  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Joins Congressional Veterans in Demanding Transparency on Iran War Casualties * Monterey, CA - Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and 13 other fellow Democratic veterans in urging the Administration to accurately and transparently account for U more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Report Shows Trump's Reckless Tariffs & Iran War Are Fueling Higher Diesel Costs & Piling Financial Strain on Local Farmers * WASHINGTON, DC -Local farmers are suffering a double blow from President Trump's chaotic tariffs and high diesel prices caused by Trump's unauthorized war with Iran. According to AAA, the average price of diesel today in Rhode Island is $5.36, up $1.80 per gallon from the average price of $3.56 per gallon just before the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Colleagues Press Hegseth on Inaccurate Casualty Reporting, Lack of Transparency About Human Cost of War in Iran * U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined a group of her Senate colleagues in a letter to the Department of Defense (DoD) demanding a full and accurate accounting of all service member casualties in supp more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Richard Blumenthal, Darline Graham, Jeanne Shaheen, Jim Risch, Roger Wicker, Announce Agreement to Move Forward on Major Sanctions Legislation, Host Meeting with President Zelenskyy * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Darline Graham (R-S.C.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Presses Deputy Defense Secretary on Conflicts of Interest Related to Companies Bidding on Major "Golden Dome" Missile Defense Program Feinberg was former head of private equity firm Cerberus; conflicts could be impacting military contracting decisions related to secretive $185 billion missile program - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), wrote to Department of Defense (DoD) Deputy more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, July 27 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * WCC expresses grave concern over seizure of St Peter's Evangelical Church and Synod Secretariat in Tehran * World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed grave concern over the seizure of the St Peter's Evangelical Church and Synod Secretariat compound in Tehran, the eviction of its residents, and the reported interruption of worship at this historic church. "The confiscation of church more PR