LONDON, England, July 31 -- City St George, University of London issued the following news: * * * "People are pawns in the game of politics" - City St George's student on graduating first in class despite home country being involved in a war Law school student shares the experience of completing her studies while her family was stuck in Iran By Devangi Sharma, (Communications Officer) A student speaker at this month's graduation ceremony from graduate entry LLB programme, Gisoo Akhavan Foumani details the shock and grief of watching her ho more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Alabama members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Alaska members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Arizona members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Arkansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

LONDON, England, July 31 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release: * * * As war on Iran drives monster Q2 profits for Big Oil, communities struggle with extreme weather and soaring costs * Amsterdam, Netherlands - Chevron and ExxonMobil today reported combined profits of more than US$26 billion for the second quarter, closing another bumper earnings season for the world's largest oil and gas corporations as the illegal war on Iran drives up oil prices a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Colleagues Launch Investigation into Port Shuaiba Attack that Left Six Servicemembers Dead, Dozens Injured * U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in opening a new investigation into reports that the Department of Defense (DoD) failed to provide adequate medical care to servicemembers injured in a March drone strike on a U.S. military post at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait. The investigation follows months of Senator Baldwin d more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how California members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "Projected Composition of the U.S. Military's Fleet of Fighter Aircraft Through 2040." Here are excerpts: * * * At a Glance In 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) operated about 3,300 fighter aircraft. In this report, the Congressional Budget Office projects how the size and composition of DoD's various fleets of fighter aircraft will change through 2040. CBO's projection is based on the expected service lives of today's fighter aircraft, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Connecticut members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distric more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow, Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Troop Casualties * AURORA -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, along with 14 other Democratic veteran Members of Congress, are demanding the Trump administration release accurate information regarding all troop deaths and injuries during his reckless war with Iran. "A more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on July 30, 2026, involving former Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program team members Donatienne Ruy and Emma Buelte: * * * A Far-Right Breakthrough? Germany's AfD on the Brink of State-Level Governance In September, Saxony-Anhalt, one of Germany's 16 states, might witness a first for the country since World War II: A far-right party could win the absolute majority of seats in a state parliament, appoint the minister-president,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Delaware members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how District of Columbia members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Souther more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Florida members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Georgia members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Investigate Reports That DoD Failed To Provide Sufficient Care For Service Members Injured In Iran Strike Survivors of Iranian Attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait Say Pentagon Ignored Requests for Advanced Medical Aid, Failed to Provide Protection from Strikes, Misclassified Injuries "[S]oldiers Wounded in the Attack Concluded 'the Military's Medical System Failed Them.'" - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a memb more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Hawaii members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of  more ST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 31 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? ("I Don't Get Paid Very Much" Edition) * Las Vegas Review-Journal: Nevada is one of the worst states to move to, study says Fox 5: Nevada gas prices continue to climb Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leaving working families behind. While an out-of-touch Joe Lombardo complains that his  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Kudlow on Fox Business Network Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Kudlow on Fox Business Network to discussIran's failed attack on U.S. military forces, the impending American response, the Republican agenda ahead of the 2026 Midterms, and the importance of passing the SAVE America Act. Key Excerpts on Iran strikes: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "It's the combination of the full force of the American Military making  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Rob Schmitt Tonight on Newsmax to discuss Iran's failed attack on U.S. military forces, the impending American response, Middle East diplomacy, the debate over birthright citizenship, and his introduction of the Citizenship Act of 2026. Key Excerpts on Iran strikes: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "You gotta give credit to President Trump for being so tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Idaho members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of N more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Illinois members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Indiana members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Iowa members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ne more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on July 31, 2026, by David Traugott, office manager and program associate for Eurasian Studies, in the foundation's Jamestown Perspectives: * * * Ukrainian Ideas of Victory Diversify and Expand as Russia's War Drags On Executive Summary: * Years of loss and military deadlock have broadened Ukrainians' understanding of victory beyond the original goal of a military success that restores Ukraine's legal 1991 borders. * Interviewees described three main visions of more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Kansas members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Kentucky members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news: * * * Kuwait's citizenship law overhaul amid mass revocations and growing human rights concerns * In late February 2026, the government of Kuwait approved a draft decree amending the country's nationality law, reinforcing its stated sovereign authority over citizenship matters. In fact, on February 17, the Cabinet - chaired by Prime Minister Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah - approved the amendments and referred the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Louisiana members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Introduces Bill to Ban DOJ Immunity for Presidents * Lujan Legislation to Protect DOJ Independence Comes as Trump's Personal Defense Attorney Todd Blanche is Considered to be Next Attorney General Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the No Trump Immunity Act, legislation to prohibit the Department of Justice (DOJ) from granting immunity to the President, the Vice President, their immediate family memb more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Maine members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of N more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Maryland members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Massachusetts members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distr more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Michigan members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Minnesota members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Mississippi members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distric more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Missouri members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Montana members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Nebraska members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Nevada members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how New Hampshire members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distr more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how New Jersey members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how New Mexico members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how New York members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Dist more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how North Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distri more ST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NV Dems Chair Statement on Joe Lombardo's "Commanding Officer" Coming to Town * Nevada State Democratic Party Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno released the following statement in response to Donald Trump traveling to Nevada next week: "Joe Lombardo's 'commanding officer' Donald Trump is coming to town next week while Nevadans are getting crushed by sky-high grocery, utility, housing, and health care bills. As Trump's approval ratings sink underwat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Ohio members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ne more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Oklahoma members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 31 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * One Year Since Launching, Michael Whatley's Candidacy Defined by Lies, Self-Enrichment & Spiking Costs For Families * One year since DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley announced his run for Senate, North Carolina families have seen all they need to: Whatley is a lying, self-enriching, out-of-touch DC insider who backs policies that are sending prices skyrocketing. Whatley is a liar. To date, he has lied about: * HIS BIO: more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Oregon members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Pennsylvania members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distri more ST

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Khanna Warns Renewed Iran War Weakens U.S. National Security, Strengthens China Ranking Member Ro Khanna (CA-17) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party today sent a letter to President Donald Trump expressing grave conc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Refunds for Thee, Not for Me: CEOs Reveal How Businesses Are Cashing Refund Checks for Tariffs Paid by Consumers * Consumers paid Trump's tariff costs, but the $166 billion in court-ordered refunds is padding corporate profits as the Iran war drives up the cost of everyday essentials 2026 has been defined by the economic whiplash of Trump's chaotic tariff agenda and war with Iran, driv more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houlahan Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Ryan to Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike * Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Military Personnel Subcommittee, was one of 11 members of Congress to join U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, and Representativ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ronny Jackson Co-Leads Legislation Targeting Iranian Proxy, Polisario Front * WASHINGTON -Today, Representatives Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act. The legislation would strengthen U.S. national security and protect American interests by directing the Secretary of State to designate the Polisario Front as a Foreign Terrorist Organization following a comprehensive evaluatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Rhode Island members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distri more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Sanders, Grassley Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Audit the Pentagon and End Wasteful Spending The Pentagon failed its eighth consecutive audit last year, unable to fully account for $4.65 trillion in assets - Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today reintroduced the Audit the Pentagon Act. This legislation would impose financial consequences if the Pentagon fails to pass a full, independent audit. Any Pentag more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following floor remarks on July 29, 2026: * * * Banks Delivers Remarks on the Senate Floor Calling for Immediate Action to Protect American Elections Today, Senator Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for immediate action to secure America's elections. He warned that foreign adversaries, particularly Communist China, are actively working to interfere with America's elections and urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act to immediately protect American Dem more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Thune Joins The Hugh Hewitt Show U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined The Hugh Hewitt Show. On the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act: "[T]here's a huge ... desire to do this for Lindsey and as a tribute to him, but also because it's the right thing to do for the country ... we've really got a chance to do something that helps shift the playing field in ... Ukraine ...  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Nominations Hearing for Key Foreign Affairs Positions Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks during a committee hearing on the nominations of Sarah Rogers to be the CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Rebekah Jurata to be the United St more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on July 30, 2026: * * * Senator Alsobrooks Votes Yes AGAIN to Advance Iran War Powers Resolution Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's (D-N.Y.) Iran War Powers Resolution. The resolution was not agreed to 49-50. "For the eleventh time, Republicans have voted against the will of the American people. "This war needs to end, but Republicans continue to enable this President. Grocery pri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/24/2026-7/31/2026 * Combatting Russia's Murderous Invasion of Ukraine [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U. S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with U.S. Senators 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 U more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues launch investigation into Trump administration's campaign to kill offshore wind projects "Administration's actions will kill more than 30,000 jobs and raise energy costs" - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Angus King (I-Maine), and Martin Heinrich (D-M.N.) launched an investigation with eight other Democratic colleagues into more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 30, 2026: * * * Senator Warren Statement on June 2026 PCE United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement: "Inflation is much higher today than it was when Donald Trump took office in January 2025. Today's data confirms that families paid more in June for hea more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how South Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Dist more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how South Dakota members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distri more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Tennessee members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Texas members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of N more ST

NEW YORK, July 31 -- UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) issued the following statement by Abdul Fofana, acting Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, as child casualties in Iran reportedly exceed 2,500 amid ongoing war: * * * AMMAN - "As war reverberates in Iran and neighboring countries, children continue to be killed and maimed in the places where they should be safest - their homes, schools and communities. "Yesterday, in Qeshm Island, off the southern coast of Iran, a two-year-old child was reportedly killed alongs more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 1 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Consumer confidence rises for second straight month; views remain downbeat amid high prices Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-July reading, landing almost 12% above June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Broad-based improvements were seen across all groups by income, education, wealth and political party. Despite recent gains, sentiment is 11% below a year ago, reflecting a generally downbeat view of the economy amid  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Utah members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ne more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Vermont members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District o more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Ryan, Lawmakers Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike Survivors of Iranian attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait say Pentagon ignored requests for advanced medical aid, failed to provide protection from strikes, misclassified injuries "[S]oldiers wounded in the attack concluded 'the military's medical system failed them.'" - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Washington members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how West Virginia members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern Distr more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Wisconsin members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Here's a look at how Wyoming members of Congress voted over the previous week. There were no key votes in the House this week. SENATE VOTES: Senate Vote 1: INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Walter "Jay" Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Clayton chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for most of President Trump's first term, then rejoined his former law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, until 2025 when he was named the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of more ST