BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Big Oil Giant BP Banks Blockbuster Profits as Climate Disasters Strike Across the Globe * Ahead of BP's profit announcement on 4th of August, campaigners from the Make Polluters Pay Coalition inflated a giant oil barrel outside the Houses of Parliament in London, urging governments to back a permanent stronger taxes on fossil fuel profits a more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Big Oil Lobbyist & Stockholder Michael Whatley Urges "Stay The Course" In Iran As Big Oil "Reap[s] Rewards" * DC insider Michael Whatley is pushing to "stay the course" in Iran as the war escalates, even as gas prices continue to soar and multiple North Carolina service members have lost their lives. As Whatley cheers on the escalation of the war, he's personally financially profiting. Big Oil companies are reporting "blockbuster quarte more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Trump Administration's Economic Promises Fall Flat as Working Families Struggle To Make Ends Meet Over the last 18 months, Donald Trump and his administration repeatedly promised Americans that the economy would improve, but in reality, economic growth is sluggish while prices remain sky-high. As Americans soured on Trump's disastrous economy, Trump officials consistently projected 4%+ GDP growth for the second quarter of 2026. Ho more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following news release: * * * FinCEN Assesses Historic $125 Million Penalty Against UBS Financial Services Inc. for Recidivist BSA Violations * Today, the Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) assessed a $125,000,000 civil money penalty against UBS Financial Services Inc. (UBSFS) for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the primary U.S. anti-money laundering and countering the financing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * Gaza First Amendment Alert (8/3/26) * Escalating Attacks on Independent Media Upon his return to the United States on July 10, journalist Max Blumenthal was stopped at Dulles International Airport by Custom and Border Patrol agents, who seized two of his mobile phones. Blumenthal was returning from Iran, where he reported on the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a journalist for The Grayzone, which he founded and edits. The seizure more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth: Department success buoyed by courage, spirit, leadership * The War Department has had a lot of success in the past 19 months, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. And that's in no small part due to the dedication and training of the men and women in uniform who form the heart of the U.S. military. But underwriting that success is presidential leadership from the very top, Hegseth told President Donal more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-732) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 1) proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court of the U.S. be composed of nine justices. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on July 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.J. Res. 1, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), proposes an amendment to the Constitution to fix the size of the Supreme Court at nine justices. This amendment is designed to insulate the Su more ST

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Afghanistan: Taliban Assault on Rights Deepens 5 Years on * (New York) - Afghanistan's Taliban have entrenched one of the world's worst human rights crises and systematically dismantled the rights of women and girls since taking power five years ago, Human Rights Watch said today, releasing a timeline of abuses over the last five years. Afghanistan is also facing a severe humanitarian crisis with nearly 40 percent of the population in urgent ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty JoinsThe Sunday Briefing on Fox News to Discuss Iran, Blanche Confirmation and the SAVE America Act * Washington-On Sunday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined The Sunday Briefing on Fox News to discuss the latest in Iran, Todd Blanche's pending confirmation and the SAVE America Act. Partial Transcript Hagerty on Iran: We continue to mai more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street on Fox Business This weekend, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street on Fox Business Network to discuss the conflict in Iran, Middle East diplomacy, AI policy, and Senate priorities. Key Excerpts on Iran: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Nobody should be surprised that China is aligned with Iran; they have supported them militarily, economically, they are the numbe more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Sunday Night in America on Fox News Channel Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy on Fox News Channel to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, efforts to dismantle Hamas, and next steps towards peace. Last night, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy on Fox News Channel to discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, efforts to dismantle more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news: * * * Joint Statement: Bahrain Must End the Systematic Religious Persecution of Shia Citizens * We, the undersigned organizations, express grave concern over Bahrain's escalating campaign of religious persecution targeting the country's Shia Muslim citizens amid the regional tensions surrounding the recent war with Iran and during the 2026 Ashura season. Since February 2026, Bahraini authorities have reportedly arres more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NY1: "OUR PROMISE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IS THAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NY1's Inside City Hall, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm election, House Democrats are unified in their commitment to lower the high cost of living and defeat Republican corruption once and for all. ERROL LOUIS: Welcome back to Inside Cit more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON NY1: "OUR PROMISE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IS THAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR AN AFFORDABLE AMERICA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NY1's Inside City Hall, where he emphasized that ahead of the midterm election, House Democrats are unified in their commitment to lower the high cost of living and defeat Republican corruption once and for all. ERROL LOUIS: Welcome back to Inside City Hall. With just over 90  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Refuses to Answer Questions About Tariff Price Hikes, the Iran War, and DOJ's Political Slush Fund In a new interview with Semafor, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers refused to answer questions about key issues that are top of mind for Michigan voters, saying "I'm not talking about any of that stuff. I don't care." Here's what Rogers doesn't care about as he runs for U.S. Senate a second time: * "I don't know": Rogers' respons more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Calls Out Trump for Inflicting Pain at the Pump * CRANSTON, RI - Over five months into President Trump's war of choice with Iran, elevated gas prices are putting added financial pressure on American drivers and businesses alike. Trump's reckless war with Iran and his costly tariff taxes are causing gas prices and food prices to soar, and Americans have less money to spend as a result. Before Trump started his war with Iran, regular unleaded  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Urges Stronger Cyber Defenses & Rebukes Trump's "Disturbing and Uninformed" Response to Cyber Attacks on U.S. Water Systems * WASHINGTON, DC -As the scope of cyberattacks targeting U.S. water and wastewater systems widens and points to Iranian-backed hackers, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging the Trump Administration to boost U.S. cyber defenses and safeguard the nation's water supply. Reed is also calling out President Donald Trump for more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Secures Wins for the Inland Empire in Appropriations Bills Heading for a Vote in the Coming Months * Highlights include nearly $18 million for 20 projects in the Inland Empire and strengthening oversight of the Trump administration secured through his work on the House Appropriations Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. - As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the committee responsible for determining how much funding each fede more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: It's Time to Get the SAVE America Act on the Senate Floor * Senator Marshall Joins the FOX News Rundown Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined The FOX News Rundown to discuss the Senate's legislative priorities, including passing the SAVE America Act, funding the federal government, and advancing commonsense solutions to lower the cost of living for American families. Senator Marshall also discussed h more PR

LONDON, England, Aug. 3 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release: * * * Trillions within reach, yet governments' Global Tax Treaty draft lets the richest climate polluters off the hook * New York - As the fifth round of negotiations on the Global Tax Treaty - also known as the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation - opens today in New York, Greenpeace International is calling on governments to raise their ambition. Gaps in the draft t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Iran War Casualties * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) 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 following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll. "As veterans o more PR